AboutBlank is a web browser hijacker that can change your browser settings, such as Home page. AboutBlank may also redirect your typed URLs mostly to international and commercial websites. AboutBlank has a feature to re-install itself on every Windows startup.

SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner is for spyware detection purposes only. If SpyHunter’s spyware
scanner detects AboutBlank on your PC, you’ve been infected with AboutBlank and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove AboutBlank and other spyware threats.

AboutBlank - Manual Removal Instructions:

WARNING: AboutBlank manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.

AboutBlank manual removal too hard? Run SpyHunter AboutBlank Scan Now!

Stop AboutBlank system processes:

tsmsetup.exe
sethcd.exe
smbdins.exe
svhost.exe
tsmsetup.exephafxfa.exe
sethcd.exe
smbdins.exe
svhost.exe
phafxfa.exe

Unregister AboutBlank DLLs:

iesp1.dll
se.dll
cbme.dll
achpjba.dll
wdm.dll

Remove AboutBlank files:

iesp1.dll
se.dll
cbme.dll
achpjba.dll
wdm.dll
tsmsetup.exe
sethcd.exe
smbdins.exe
svhost.exe
phafxfa.exe

Remove AboutBlank registry values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionrunnetworkservice
ce6a1268-9cc9-4ba3-8657-fe1132906cc4
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionrunnetworkservice
b664647f-efd5-4837-a810-a807139107e5
HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionrun network service06abaa2d-34ab-4902-a326-409bd9b9a7a5
HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaremicrosoftinternet explorertoolbarwebbrowser {06abaa2d-34ab-4902-a326-409bd9b9a7a5}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{ce6a1268-9cc9-4ba3-8657-fe1132906cc4}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{b664647f-efd5-4837-a810-a807139107e5}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{06abaa2d-34ab-4902-a326-409bd9b9a7a5}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionrun network service
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionexplorerbrowser helper objects{b664647f-efd5-4837-a810-a807139107e5}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftinternet explorertoolbar {06abaa2d-34ab-4902-a326-409bd9b9a7a5}

AboutBlank Tips & Warnings

RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter AboutBlank scan and automatically detect AboutBlank on your PC.

Why use the AboutBlank scanner?

• AboutBlank is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
• Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
• You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
• To check for AboutBlank, we recommend you use SpyHunter AboutBlank scanner.

What is a Browser Hijacker?

AboutBlank is a Browser Hijacker.

Browser Hijacker is a malicious application that may place additional toolbars to your browser and display unwanted advertisements on your computer screen. The hijacking technique enables the attacker to have controll over your browser. Browser hijacker may also be known as search hijacker and have an ability to change your search page and redirect your search queries. Browser hijackers are also reported to install addtional malicious ActiveX controls. Once a browser hijacker is inside your system, it may be difficult to uninstall because it tends to re-install on every Windows startup.

How do I know I have AboutBlank on my computer?

Good question! The first step in detecting and removing AboutBlank is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. AboutBlank, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the AboutBlank symptoms can start you on the road to having a AboutBlank-free computer.

AboutBlank Symptoms

If you answer “yes” to any of the AboutBlank symptoms listed below, you may have AboutBlank or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of AboutBlank and other unwanted software infections vary.

AboutBlank may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a AboutBlank infection. Once installed, AboutBlank can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.

AboutBlank may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, AboutBlank or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.

AboutBlank may bombard you with popup ads. AboutBlank may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have AboutBlank or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.

AboutBlank may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with AboutBlank. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.

Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with AboutBlank. AboutBlank and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.

Help! I have AboutBlank. What do I do?

Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.

If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with AboutBlank, download SpyHunter AboutBlank scanner to automatically check for any AboutBlank files.

Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.

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