PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore

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PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore

If you have any suspicion that a program called PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore has gained control over your PC and has launched some unfamiliar activities in the background of your system, then you may have been attacked by a nasty virus. To be precise, PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore is among the nastiest kinds of malware as it belongs to the category of Trojan horse viruses.

PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore
The PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore virus relies on stealthy and deceptive distribution methods

And knowing how stressful it can be to face malware such as this, we have written this article to help you gain a better understanding of the problem and the possible methods that you can use to remove it. That’s why, in the information below, you will find a detailed removal guide, a trusted removal tool and some useful details on how PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore operates and how to protect your PC from it in the future. It may really be worth spending a few minutes to read what our “How to remove” team has prepared because, unfortunately, this truly is a very harmful computer threat that can infect you in one click. It has a wide variety of distribution methods that normally use the disguise of commonly used files and applications. From seemingly legitimate programs to different attachments, office files, emails, spam, torrents, fake installers of popular programs and more.

In order to infect you, PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore or Energy.exe relies on stealthy and deceptive distribution methods that aim to trick you about their real nature and purpose. Sadly, there are no particular symptoms that can give the malware away, neither during the contamination nor after it. The Trojan may silently hide inside your system for an indefinite period of time or until it completes the malicious activities it has been developed for. Oftentimes, it serves as a backdoor for other nasty threats, such as ransomware or spyware, as well as a tool for data theft, system corruption, file destruction, banking fraud and unauthorized access.

After all that we have said above, we believe that there is no more need to convince you why you should use the instructions shown here and remove PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore immediately. But what is even more important once you eliminate the Trojan is to make sure to protect your PC so that it is safe from such nasty threats in the future.

The easiest thing that may come to your mind is to avoid clicking on sketchy content, spam emails and other questionable messages, strange attachments, pop-ups and unfamiliar sites and to stay away from pirated materials. However, even though this may significantly lower your chances of bumping into a computer virus, you still cannot be sure that a sneaky Trojan has not found a way to get inside your system without you knowing it. That’s why what we usually advise our readers is to consider installing good antivirus software which can scan every file you download and notify you about any possible danger that might hide inside the seemingly harmless content that you may interact with.

SUMMARY:

NamePUADIManager Win32 InstallCore
TypeTrojan
Danger Level High (Trojans are often used as a backdoor for Ransomware)
Symptoms It is almost impossible to notice any particular symptoms because the malware tries to hide them. 
Distribution Method Malvertising, malicious email attachments, infected torrents and software installers, illegal websites, adult content.
Detection Tool

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Remove PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore Virus

If you are looking for a way to remove PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore you can try this:

  1. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of your Windows OS.
  2. Go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Uninstall a Program.
  3. Search for PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore and any other unfamiliar programs.
  4. Uninstall PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore as well as other suspicious programs.

Note that this might not get rid of PUADIManager Win32 InstallCore completely. For more detailed removal instructions follow the guide below.

If you have a Windows virus, continue with the guide below.

If you have a Mac virus, please use our How to remove Ads on Mac guide.

If you have an Android virus, please use our Android Malware Removal guide.

If you have an iPhone virus, please use our iPhone Virus Removal guide


Step1

Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.

Reboot in Safe Mode (use this guide if you don’t know how to do it).

Step2

WARNING! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC at the same time and go to the Processes Tab. Try to determine which processes are dangerous. 

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Right click on each of them and select Open File Location. Then scan the files with our free online virus scanner:

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    After you open their folder, end the processes that are infected, then delete their folders. 

    Note: If you are sure something is part of the infection – delete it, even if the scanner doesn’t flag it. No anti-virus program can detect all infections. 

    Step3

     

    Hold together the Start Key and R. Type appwiz.cpl –> OK.

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    You are now in the Control Panel. Look for suspicious entries. Uninstall it/them. If you see a screen like this when you click Uninstall, choose NO:

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    Step4

     

    Type msconfig in the search field and hit enter. A window will pop-up:

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    Startup —> Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer or otherwise look suspicious.

    • Remember this step – if you have reason to believe a bigger threat (like ransomware) is on your PC, check everything here.

    Hold the Start Key and R –  copy + paste the following and click OK:

    notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

    A new file will open. If you are hacked, there will be a bunch of other IPs connected to you at the bottom. Look at the image below:

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    If there are suspicious IPs below “Localhost” – write to us in the comments.

    Step5

     

    Type Regedit in the windows search field and press Enter.

    Once inside, press CTRL and F together and type the virus’s Name. Right click and delete any entries you find with a similar name. If they don’t show up this way, go manually to these directories and delete/uninstall them:

    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—–Random Directory. It could be any one of them – ask us if you can’t discern which ones are malicious.
      HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—-Windows—CurrentVersion—Run– Random
      HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—Internet Explorer—-Main—- Random

    If the guide doesn’t help, download the anti-virus program we recommended or try our free online virus scanner. Also, you can always ask us in the comments for help!

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    About the author

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    Violet George

    Violet is an active writer with a passion for all things cyber security. She enjoys helping victims of computer virus infections remove them and successfully deal with the aftermath of the attacks. But most importantly, Violet makes it her priority to spend time educating people on privacy issues and maintaining the safety of their computers. It is her firm belief that by spreading this information, she can empower web users to effectively protect their personal data and their devices from hackers and cybercriminals.

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