Privacy.exe? - How to Delete It Safely and Completely?

At first when I saw Privacy.exe on my Task Manager, I thought it's a program. Later I searched for it on the Internet, and then I came to realize that Privacy Protection may have already come to my PC. I never have the experience of dealing with those threats myself. I always rely on my anti-virus program. But now it becomes useless. I need help!

A straw shows which way the wind blows

Privacy.exe is actually a malicious executable file which has the ability of an adware and can sneak into your PC without your knowledge.
You may think of it if Privacy Protection has any relation with Privacy.exe. You're so smart. Privacy.exe is a primary component of the rogue anti-malware program Privacy Protection! However, Privacy Protection is known for its act of creating fake alerts, blocking programs, redirecting browser and other troubles. You can't find its footprint on your PC? That's the great skill of Privacy Protection. Once you see the file Privacy.exe on your PC, you should keep alert and remove it immediately.

What will it bring to you?

Once this file got to your PC, it also brings Privacy Protector with it. Then it starts to add its related files to your system files and registry entries. So every time you start up your PC, it can run in the background to do its bad actions. Your anti-virus program seems to be useless this time because it's already been blocked by Privacy.exe. Then lots of ads come to you. You can't choose which page to visit. Your machine performs poorer than it should be or it just crashes down. And all your information will be collected for commercial purpose which will certainly divulge your privacy.

Then how to delete Privacy.exe safely and completely?

Method 1: Manually remove it yourself.
Method 2: Automatically remove it by using SpyHunter.

Manual Ways

Step 1: Enter Safe Mode
Restart your PC and keep pressing F8 key to help you get to the interface. Then select "Safe Mode with Networking" and press "Enter" on your keyboard. If you don't take this step, you'll find it hard to remove the file.

Step 2: Stop the processes of Privacy.exe.
Click Start button to find Run. In the pop-up box, type "taskmgr" to open the Windows Task Manger. Seek for any related or suspicious ongoing processes on Processes tab. End them by clicking the "End Process" button.

Step 3: Remove all related or suspicious programs of Privacy.exe.
For Windows XP:
Go to Start and click Control Panel. Then you can see "Add or Remove Programs" in front of your eyes. Find related programs and click Remove.

For Windows 7:
Also go to Control Panel which can be easily found in Start. Click on Uninstall a program to pop up the interface below.

Find and click any related or recently installed unknown programs.

For Windows 8:
Open Menu and click Search. First click Apps and then click Control Panel. Focus on Uninstall a program and click it to pop up the box. Uninstall all found related programs.

Step 4: Delete associated files in local disk C.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\

C:\Users\infected profile\AppData

Step 5: Delete all related registry keys and values. (Be caution during this step.)
Press Windows key+R key to quickly pop up the Run box. Type "regedit" in it and click "OK". Then there comes the Registry Editor. Find and delete all related registry keys and values.

Step 6: Remove Privacy.exe from browsers.

For Internet Explorer
Go to Tools and select Manage Add-ons. In the section of Toolbars and Extensions, find any related add-ons and disable them.

For Google Chrome

Follow the picture guide to find add-ons of Google Chrome and then enable them by hitting the trashcan icon on the right side.

For Mozilla Firefox

Search for related add-ons under "Extensions" and "Plugins". Disable them and then remove them.

Automatic Ways

Step 1: Click the button below to save files on your PC.

Step 2: After you download it, run the file to install it on your PC properly.

Step 3: Launch it and make a full scan for your computer.

Step 4: When the scanning is over, remove any malicious file and components of Privacy.exe.

Options for you to double check and make the most of your PC

Developed by ParetoLogic Inc, RegCure is specialized in dealing with system rubbishes. It has the function of restoring errors like Windows update error, and files with the suffix name "dll" or "exe". It can also speed up your PC by cleaning the leftovers of unwanted programs and repairing errors.

Step 1: Download RegCure now!

Step 2: Save the files somewhere on your PC.

Follow the installation guides to install RegCure.

Step 3: When the installation is finish, launch RegCure and make a full scan.

Step 4: If there is any threat, click "Fix All" immediately.

Good for you

You have to bear in mind that if you're not sure whether you can deal with Privacy.exe yourself or not, please stop using the manual ways. The viruses brought by Privacy.exe are extremely dangerous. So you should not hesitate to remove them. For novice, we recommend SpyHunter for you to safely and completely remove them. 

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