I used my anti-virus program to make a scan for my PC and a lot of PUM.dns keeps showing up. I found my computer settings had been changed. Even my twitter account was hacked and the password changed. I have used Norton Antivirus and Malwarebytes to scan, but nothing comes up. Can anyone help me?
Descriptions of PUM.dns
PUM.dns is detected as a high-risk computer virus. The one who ever encountered it may know that the virus is stubborn enough and can hardly be fully removed by some anti-virus programs. Once the virus came to your PC, it performs malicious activities everywhere in the background. Your security processes may be ended. When you are downloading something, the process would be blocked. It even corrupts your system by changing your system settings and copying its own files to your system. What’s more, PUM.dns may even open a backdoor for Trojans, worms, keyloggers to hurt your PC. And your important information may be collected. We need to think of ways to stop it.
What may this virus bring to you?
- It terminates your security processes will make your PC vulnerable.
- It corrupts your system to disturb your online life.
- It let other viruses come to your PC to make your PC a useless machine.
- It collected your private information with the intention to make money which may disturb your normal life and make your E-bank account unsafe.
- It takes up the system resources thus makes your PC moves as slowly as a snail.
Removal instructions of PUM.dns
Option 1: Follow the guides below to remove it manually.
Option 2: Automatically remove it by using SpyHunter.
Manual Ways
Step 1: End the ongoing processes of PUM.dns.
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously to quickly open the interface. In the Processes tab, look for any related ongoing program of PUM.dns and click "End Process".
Step 2: Remove PUM.dns from Control Panel.
For Windows XP
Start button>>Control Panel>>Add or Remove Programs. Follow these steps to open the interface and then remove related programs of PUM.dns.
For Windows 7
Start menu>>Control Panel>>Uninstall a program. Seek for any related programs and remove them.
For Windows 8
Press Win+R key to help you pop-up the interface. Input "Control Panel" and click "OK". Select "Uninstall a program". Find the related programs and remove them.
Step 3: Reset your browsers. (Take Internet Explorer for example.)
Double click your IE to open a webpage. Go to "Tool" and find "Internet Options". In the "Advanced" tab, click "Reset" and then click "OK". Now all are done.
Step 4: Remove PUM.dns from Registry Editor.
Click Start menu to find "Run". Do as the pictures below guide you and delete related files.
Automatic Ways
We don't recommend you to remove this virus yourself for PUM.dns is a stubborn virus. It can generate again and again. We recommend you to use SpyHunter. As a powerful real-time protector, SpyHunter is skillful at removing all kinds of computer threats like viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits and so on.
Step 1: Download SpyHunter.
Step 2: Step by step install it on your PC.
Step 3: Launch SpyHunter and make a full scan for your PC.
Step 4: Click "Fix Threat" to fix your PC.
Options for you to uninstall stubborn programs!
You still have trouble dealing with stubborn software? Here Perfect Uninstaller can help you.
What benefits will Perfect Uninstall bring to you?
- Uninstall programs easily and completely.
- Remove hidden applications on your PC forcibly.
- 3 times faster than the standard Windows Add or Remove program.
- Remove programs that cannot be removed by Add or Remove program.
- Improve PC performance and protect your registry from empty or corrupted errors.
- Completely clean left over of registry entries.
- Friendly interface and easy to use.
Step 1: Download Perfect Uninstaller.
Step 2: Follow the install wizard to install it on your PC properly.
Step 3: Launch Perfect Uninstaller and find the program you want to remove it. Just hit "Uninstall" and all are done.
PUM.dns is a stubborn virus. We don't recommend you to remove it yourself if you have no experience of dealing with system files and registry entries. If you couldn't find all the files and delete them, this virus can generate again and again. You need to use a powerful anti-virus program like SpyHunter to help you. And if you still have difficulties in dealing with stubborn software, please let Perfect Uninstaller serve you.
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