If your computer got infected with the BlockKeeper virus/rogue anti-spyware, there is no need to panic. This article will explain what BlockKeeper is, how it got on your computer and, most important, how to remove BlockKeeper from your computer.
BlockKeeper is a rogue anti-spyware coming from the Wini family (the same one as Cyber Security, etc). BlockKeeper is a scam software that will try to make you believe your computer got infected so you buy the program to remove these fake infections. Do not buy BlockKeeper as the only thing you should do is remove the BlockKeeper virus/rogue anti-spyware.
Blockkeeper gets on your computer via a Trojan that masks itself as video codecs of a Flash update (that claim to be “required” for watching an online video). When the Trojan gets on your computer, it will then download and install BlockKeeper on your computer and program it to start automatically when Windows loads. In addition, a bunch of files with random names will be created. These files are harmless, but they will serve as a means to trick you, as we will further explain.
How To Remove / Uninstall BlockKeeper Virus (Removal Guide)
When BlockKeeper loads, it will begin a fake scan of your computer. At the end of the scan, the same files it created earlier will be reported as infections, but BlockKeeper will state that you need to buy the program to remove these “security threats”. Other scam tactics include security warnings on your desktop, as well as a fake Windows Security Center screen that advises you to buy BlockKeeper to protect your computer.
Now that you know how BlockKeeper tries to trick you, here is how to remove BlockKeeper using the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware application.
1. First of all, go here and download the installer for Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Save the file on your dekstop.
2. Now close ALL windows and applications (yes, this one too).
3. Run the setup (mbam-setup.exe) file from your desktop.
4. Go through the installation with the default setting.
5. Very important: at the end of the installation, Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will let you choose to update the software and then launch it (a box you can check for each one). Make sure you leave both boxes checked.
6. When Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware loads, go to the Scanner tab, click “perform quick scan” and then hit the “Scan” button. The scan will take a while, depending on the size of your hard disk.
7. After Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has finished scanning, go back to the Scanner screen and click “Show Results”.
8. Check all the infections the software detected and click “Remove Selected”.
9. Wait for Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware to remove all the detected infections. Note that the software may ask for permission to restart your computer. Allow it if this happens.
10. When the removal process is finished, a log of the scan will be opened in Notepad. Close this.
Now you should have successfully removed BlockKeeper and all related files, as well as any other malware that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware detected on your computer.
