{"id":29462,"date":"2014-11-08T09:24:58","date_gmt":"2014-11-08T09:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=29462"},"modified":"2014-12-22T08:11:13","modified_gmt":"2014-12-22T08:11:13","slug":"trojanclicker-js-chroject-a-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/trojanclicker-js-chroject-a-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus (Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A<\/strong> is a specific detection used by <em>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/em> and other antivirus products to indicate and detect a <em>Potentially Unwanted Program<\/em>.<br \/>\nA potentially unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars or has other unclear objectives.<br \/>\nThis trojan can use your PC to click on online advertisements without your permission or knowledge. This can earn money for a malicious hacker by making a website or application appear more popular than it is.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25476 alignright\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/malwarebytes-pup.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1953766381\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A got on your computer after you have installed a freeware software (video recording\/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this browser hijacker. This Potentially Unwanted Program is also bundled within the custom installer on many download sites (examples: CNET, Brothersoft or Softonic), so if you have downloaded a software from these websites, chances are that TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A was installed during the software setup process.<\/p>\n<p>TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A is an ad-supported extension for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, and distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page, search settings and in some cases will modify Internet Explorer&#8217;s load time threshold, place a lock file within Firefox to prevent competing software from changing its settings as well as disable the browser&#8217;s Content Security Policy in order to allow for cross site scripting of the plugin.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1282266761\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>You should <strong>always pay attention when installing software<\/strong> because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A browser hijacker. Be very careful what you agree to install.<br \/>\n<strong>Always opt for the custom installation<\/strong> and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don\u2019t trust.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2022978315\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus (Removal Guide)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove the TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A infection from your computer. Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point,\u00a0<strong>STOP<\/strong>\u00a0and ask for our assistance.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#eset\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: \u00a0Remove Trojan.Poweliks with ESET Poweliks Cleaner<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#rkill\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Run RKill to terminate TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A malicious processes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: \u00a0Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A infection with HitmanPro<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#roguekiller\"><strong>STEP 5<\/strong>: Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus with RogueKiller<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#emsisoft\"><strong>STEP 6<\/strong>: Double check for any left over infections with Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad3679899999\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"eset\">STEP 1: \u00a0Remove Trojan.Poweliks!gm Trojan.Poweliks with ESET Poweliks Cleaner<\/h2>\n<p>In this first step, we will run a system scan with ESET Poweliks Cleaner to remove Trojan.Poweliks that might be installed on your system.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad263255474\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Poweliks will change your Internet Explorer security settings so that you are unable to download files with it. To fix this, press the Windows key (Windows Key) on your keyboard, and while holding it down, also press the R key on your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31524\" title=\"Type inetcpl.cpl in the Run box\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/run-box.jpg\" alt=\"inetcpl.cpl \" width=\"423\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/run-box.jpg 423w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/run-box-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><br \/>\nNext, we will need to type <strong><em>inetcpl.cpl<\/em><\/strong> in the &#8220;Run&#8221; box to open the Internet Explorer settings.<\/li>\n<li>In Internet Explorer, click on the &#8220;Security&#8221; tab, then on &#8220;Reset all zones to default level&#8221; button. Click on &#8220;Apply&#8221; and &#8220;OK&#8221; to save these settings.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31525\" title=\"Reset all zones to default level\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/reset-zones.jpg\" alt=\"Reset all zones to default level in Internet Exlorer\" width=\"312\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/reset-zones.jpg 312w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/reset-zones-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Next, we will need to download ESET Poweliks Cleaner from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/download.eset.com\/special\/ESETPoweliksCleaner.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ESET POWELINKS CLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will download ESET Poweliks Cleaner on your computer)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Once the ESET Poweliks Cleaner tool has been downloaded, look for the file called ESETPoweliksCleaner.exe on your desktop and double-click it.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31527\" title=\"Double-click on the ESET Poweliks Cleaner Icon\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/ESET-Poweliks-Cleaner-icon.jpg\" alt=\"ESET Poweliks Cleaner Icon\" width=\"140\" height=\"134\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You will now be shown the main screen for the ESET Poweliks Cleaner and it will begin to search for the infection. If the tool detects Poweliks, it will state that it found it and then ask if you wish to remove it.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31526\" title=\"Scan your computer with  ESET Poweliks Cleaner \" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/ESET-Poweliks-Cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"ESET Poweliks Cleaner Removal\" width=\"705\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/ESET-Poweliks-Cleaner.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/ESET-Poweliks-Cleaner-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><br \/>\nIf Poweliks is detected, then press the Y button on your keyboard. ESET Poweliks Cleaner will now remove the Poweliks trojan from your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad4092899111\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"rkill\">STEP 2: Run <strong>RKill<\/strong> to terminate TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A malicious processes<\/h2>\n<p>RKill is a program that will attempt to terminate all malicious processes associated with TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A infection, so that we will be able to perform the next step without being interrupted by this malicious software.<br \/>\nBecause this utility will only stop TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download the latest official version of RKill from the below link. Rkill will be renamed as &#8220;iExplorer.exe (the same as Internet Explorer), so that this possible infection won\u2019t block you from opening this program.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/download\/rkill\/dl\/11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will automatically download \u00a0on your computer Rkill renamed as &#8220;iExplore.exe&#8221;)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double click on <strong>iExplore.exe<\/strong> to start RKill and stop any processes associated with TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6071\" title=\"Rkill renamed to iExplore.exe\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-run-as-admin.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: RKILL Program]\" width=\"260\" height=\"115\" \/><\/li>\n<li>RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A malicious process and tries to end them.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6069\" title=\"RKill while killing TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A malicious process\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-program.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: RKILL stoping malware]\" width=\"406\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-program.jpg 406w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-program-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the Rkill utility has completed its task, it will <strong>generate a log<\/strong>. Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware programs will start again.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6070\" title=\"RKill Log\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-report.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: RKill Report]\" width=\"414\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-report.jpg 414w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-report-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad278033845\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"malwarebytes\">STEP 3: Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/h2>\n<p>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free uses industry-leading technology to detect and remove all traces of malware, including worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware, and more.<br \/>\nIt is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works well and should run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/strong>\u00a0from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a> <\/strong><em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Once downloaded, close all programs, then double-click on the icon on your desktop named &#8220;<em>mbam-setup-consumer-2.00.xx&#8221;<\/em> to start the installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18896\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup program\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware-Setup.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup program]\" width=\"107\" height=\"107\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18096\" title=\"User Account Control icon\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/UAC-prompt.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of User Account Control\" width=\"13\" height=\"16\" \/> You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<\/li>\n<li>When the installation begins, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through the installation process.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18898\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-installation.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard]\" width=\"538\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-installation.jpg 538w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-installation-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><br \/>\nTo install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on your machine, <em>keep following the prompts<\/em> by clicking the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18897\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Final Setup Screen\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-final-screen.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Final Setup Screen]\" width=\"528\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-final-screen.jpg 528w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-final-screen-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the &#8220;<strong>Fix Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18899\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-fix-now.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on the Fix Now button to start a scan]\" width=\"669\" height=\"496\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-fix-now.jpg 669w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-fix-now-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><br \/>\nAlternatively, you can click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; tab and select &#8220;<em>Threat Scan<\/em>&#8220;, then click on the <strong>&#8220;Scan Now&#8221;<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18903\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Threat Scan\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-threat-scan-option.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Threat Scan]\" width=\"645\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-threat-scan-option.jpg 645w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-threat-scan-option-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the &#8220;<strong>Update Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18906\" title=\"Click on Update Now to update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-update-now.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on Update Now to update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware]\" width=\"650\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-update-now.jpg 650w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0-update-now-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for the TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus. When Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is scanning it will look like the image below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18908\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware while performing a scan\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-scan.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware while performing a scan]\" width=\"642\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-scan.jpg 642w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-scan-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the scan has completed, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine All<\/strong>&#8221; button, and then click on the &#8220;<strong>Apply Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18909\" title=\"Remove the malware that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-potential-threat-detected.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Remove the malware that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has found]\" width=\"804\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-potential-threat-detected.jpg 804w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-potential-threat-detected-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><br \/>\nPlease note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.<\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now quarantine all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18910\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware asking to reboot your computer\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-remove-virus.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware while removing viruses]\" width=\"651\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-remove-virus.jpg 651w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/malwarebytes-anti-malware-remove-virus-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><br \/>\nAfter your computer will restart, you should open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and perform another &#8220;Threat Scan&#8221; scan to verify that there are no remaining threats<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3998104656\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"hitmanpro\">STEP 4: Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A infection with HitmanPro<\/h2>\n<p>HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti-virus software, firewalls, etc.). HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (less than 5 minutes) and does not slow down the computer.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4028887298\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitman-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the file named &#8220;<strong>HitmanPro.exe<\/strong>&#8221; (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or &#8220;<strong>HitmanPro_x64.exe<\/strong>&#8221; (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20036\" title=\"HitmanPro startup screen (Click Next)\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-install.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro start-up screen]\" width=\"598\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-install.jpg 598w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-install-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><br \/>\nClick on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20039\" title=\"HitmanPro installation options (Click Next)\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro setup options]\" width=\"594\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg 594w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmapro-start-scan-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20037\" title=\"HitmanPro scanning for TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scanning.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro scanning for malware]\" width=\"594\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scanning.jpg 594w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scanning-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button, to remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20038\" title=\"HitmanPro scan results (Click Next)\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro scan results]\" width=\"591\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg 591w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-scan-results-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Activate free license<\/strong>&#8221; button to begin the <strong>free 30 days trial<\/strong>, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20035\" title=\"Click on the Activate free license button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro Activate Free License]\" width=\"594\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg 594w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hitmanpro-activation-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3135841066\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"roguekiller\">STEP 5: Remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A infection with RogueKiller<\/h2>\n<p>RogueKiller is a utility that will scan for the TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A registry keys and any other malicious files on your computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download the latest official version of <strong>RogueKiller<\/strong> from the below links.\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlice.com\/softs\/roguekiller\/RogueKiller.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ROGUEKILLER x86 DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong> <em>(For 32-bit machines)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlice.com\/softs\/roguekiller\/RogueKillerX64.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ROGUEKILLER x64 DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong> <em>(For 64-bit machines)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the file named &#8220;<strong>RogueKiller.exe<\/strong>&#8221; (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or &#8220;<strong>RogueKillerX64.exe<\/strong>&#8221; (for 64-bit versions of Windows). <strong>Wait for the Prescan to complete<\/strong>.This should take only a few seconds, \u00a0then click on the <strong>&#8220;Scan&#8221;<\/strong> button to perform a system scan.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29049\" title=\"RogueKiller scanning for malware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/rogue-killer-scan.jpg\" alt=\"RogueKiller scanning for viruses\" width=\"575\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/rogue-killer-scan.jpg 575w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/rogue-killer-scan-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After the scan has completed, click on the <strong>&#8220;Delete&#8221;<\/strong> button to remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A malicious registry keys or files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29051\" title=\"Press Delete to remove malware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/rogue-killer-removal1.jpg\" alt=\"Press Delete to remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus\" width=\"575\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/rogue-killer-removal1.jpg 575w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/rogue-killer-removal1-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"emsisoft\">STEP 6: Double check for any left over infections with Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n<p>The Emsisoft Emergency Kit Scanner includes the powerful Emsisoft Scanner complete with graphical user interface. Scan the infected PC for Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Dialers, Keyloggers and other malicious programs.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/strong> from the below link.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-emsisoft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>((This link will open a new web page from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the &#8220;EmsisoftEmergencyKit&#8221; icon, then click on the &#8220;<strong>Extract<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29052\" title=\"Extract Emsisoft Emergency Kit program\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-extract-program.jpg\" alt=\"Emsisoft Emergency Kit program\" width=\"431\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-extract-program.jpg 431w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-extract-program-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On your desktop you should now have a &#8220;<strong>Start Extract Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/strong>&#8221; icon, double-click on it, then when the program will start allow it to update its database.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29056\" title=\"Update Emsisoft Emergency Kit\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-update-database.jpg\" alt=\"Update Emsisoft Emergency Kit program\" width=\"716\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-update-database.jpg 716w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-update-database-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the Emsisoft Emergency Kit has update has completed,click on the <strong>&#8220;Scan&#8221;<\/strong> tab, and perform a &#8220;<em>Smart Scan<\/em>&#8220;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29054\" title=\"Perfom a Smart Scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-smart-scan.jpg\" alt=\"Emsisoft Emergency Kit Smart Scan\" width=\"615\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-smart-scan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-smart-scan-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the scan will be completed,you will be presented with a screen reporting which malicious files has Emsisoft detected on your computer, and you&#8217;ll need to click on <strong>Quarantine selected objects<\/strong> to remove them.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29055\" title=\"Quarantine the malicious files\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-malware-removal.jpg\" alt=\"Emsisoft Emergency Kit malware removal\" width=\"617\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-malware-removal.jpg 617w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/emsisoft-malware-removal-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; border-left: solid 5px #088A08;\">Your computer should now be free of the TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A infection. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A virus from your machine, please start a new thread in our <strong><a title=\"Free Malware Removal Support\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance.10\/\" target=\"_blank\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TrojanClicker:JS\/Chroject.A is a specific detection used by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and other antivirus products to indicate and detect a Potentially Unwanted Program. 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