How to remove FBI Moneypak Virus?
What is FBI Moneypak Virus?
FBI Moneypak Virus is one more dangerous ransomware that blocks targeted computer systems and tries to get money from their users. It uses the name of FBI and blames you for breaking the law by watching and distributing pornographic content files. According to the message of FBI Moneypak, you have to pay a fine of $200. It tells you to do that through Moneypak payment system which should sound a bit strange as no official institutions would use such means to collect the fines.
However, nobody wants to deal with FBI so, naturally, many people take this scam for granted and pay the fine. Moreover, since infected computer is completely blocked, usually people don’t know how to find any solution. Even your antivirus is disabled after FBI MoneyPak Virus enters your system. Paying that fine looks like the only solution. Unfortunately, nothing changes even after making the money transfer. This ransomware is a clear scam created by computer hackers who only seek to swindle your money away. They manage to distribute this virus through various security vulnerabilities. It can come bundled with downloads. Also you can get infected if you visit some malicious websites.
If you got your system blocked, you should remove FBI Moneypak Virus as soon as possible:
1. Restart your computer, press F8 while it is restarting
2. Choose safe mode with networking
3. Launch MSConfig
4. Disable startup items rundll32 turning on any application from Application Data;
5. Restart your computer again.
7. Scan with http://www.2-viruses.com/downloads/spyhunter-i.exe to find the file and remove it. Here is a video guide, showing how to do all the steps:
If you cannot use Safe Mode, try rebooting into safe mode with command prompt. Here how to delete Monepak Virus using this approach:
- Reboot into safe mode with command prompt. FBI Moneypak Virus should not be launched this time.
- Run regedit. Search for Winlogon.
- There will be a key labeled Shell under Winlogon. It should refer to Explorer.exe or be blank. If there is something else referring an executable in one of users folders, replace it with explorer.exe.
- Save changes, reboot to safe mode with networking.
- Run msconfig and disable all unnecessary startup entries. You should be able to reboot normally.
- Install and run http://www.2-viruses.com/downloads/spyhunter-i.exe. Scan with it the PC and delete FBI Moneypak Virus executables it finds.
Here is a video guide illustrating this virus removal method:
Note, that if each safe mode is blocked and you can not access other user account and run Anti-Malware program scan from there, there is a chance to clean the PC again.
We recommend either using Bootable antivirus CD/USB disk and scanning with it or calling +1-888-334-2444 (USA / CA ) for help.
FBI Moneypak Virus is Dangerous
FBI Moneypak Virus is a Trojan parasite FBI Moneypak Virus may display fake security & messages FBI Moneypak Virus may display numerous annoying advertisements FBI Moneypak Virus may be remotely controlled by a malicious person FBI Moneypak Virus may spread additional spyware FBI Moneypak Virus may repair its files, spread or update by itself FBI Moneypak Virus may prove difficult or impossible to remove FBI Moneypak Virus violates your privacy and compromises your security
for FBI Moneypak Virus detection
Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasite like FBI Moneypak Virus and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
FBI Moneypak Virus screenshots
Manual FBI Moneypak Virus removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove FBI Moneypak Virus, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these FBI Moneypak Virus processes:
Remove these FBI Moneypak Virus files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other FBI Moneypak Virus infected files and get help in FBI Moneypak Virus removal by using free Spyhunter scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing FBI Moneypak Virus and similar threats.
Such Trojans as FBI Moneypak Virus generally infect your system while you are installing a game, opening a picture or playing a video file.
Some Trojans such as FBI Moneypak Virus masquerade themselves as useful freeware programs or plug-ins, but are actually bundled Trojans.
As soon as it infects your system, Trojan FBI Moneypak Virus gives COMPLETE control over your system to a hacker using the Trojan, who may cause serious damage to your system. A Trojan may alter your desktop or add undesirable shortcuts to various commercial and marketing sites; FBI Moneypak Virus is no exception. It may create a backdoor to your system, allowing the hacker to control your system and steal your personal information. Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans like FBI Moneypak Virus do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate and each new victim must run the infected file.
we cannot remove this from my father inlaws pc
WE did the : http://2-viruses.com/downloads/spyhunter-i.exe . and it says cannot be found
@Cheryl
you can get the virus removed with norton live the remotely access and remove it my brother caused mine to get locked with the same virus and they fixed it
was put on my computer i tryed the codes on the card-tryed3 time more it did not remove block on my computer still locked out for some thing i was not doing ,,,money pak card 05760074362165 pass work DEBBYRYAN
if you can re move all viruss
The only way to remove this is to reboot in safe mode and then restore your computer to the last restore point
@Cheryl Download MalwareBytes & run it, it will remove the Virus. You can google it. Restart your PC in safe mode F8 at startup & choose Safe Mode with networking. You can then download Malwarebytes, install it & run it to remove the virus (Trojan).
I was able to use my computer by starting it in Safe Mode and then Restoring my system to a point several days before the virus showed up. I wonder, however, whether any the virus’s files could have been left behind, causing possible havoc?
I have paid them and they removed my virus! Thank you FBI!
Bobby: you have paid to scammers, and not for real FBI
If the virus still runs in safe mode start windows as a command prompt only and then run explorer.exe from the command line to start windowz.
Forget the scans and the manual removal of moneypak virus files. I tried this and don’t have much hair left on my head. After much frustration, a light bulb went off. I have vista with system restore. I restored the computer to the state it was in 2 days pryor to this and presto, it was gone. By doing system restore all of the files that were downloaded from 2 days ago to the present were deleted. If you have had the virus longer than 2 days, just choose a date before you downloaded the virus. Example; You got the virus 8 days ago. Restore your computer to a date 9 days ago or longer. It worked for me and I will now use this method for any virus and get it off in a matter of seconds. Hope this info. gets out to alot of folks and saves them from pulling out their hair. We need keep our hair and get rid of viruses.
bo coufal: Depends on the version of trojan… sadly it is nearly impossible to determine the exact version of trojan from the design (as they share it)
i got a malicious fbi moneypak virus that blocked my pc and impeach me to use sound device
I want to thank “bo coufal” for this advice. It is very clever and it worked.
I got this today. If you have a dual monitor you can do all this in normal mode. It only affected one of my monitors. Moving the mouse from one monitor to the main allowed me to use my bottom toolbar (I use auto hide, so when I moved back it would pop-up). Then I just dragged the program to the other monitor. Nothing disappeared from monitor two the entire time.
i got virus sum how & my stepdad went in safemode & manually removed it. (im 14 & was googlin cool homebrews & plugins for my lite custom firware/official frmware psp & then a webpage-thevirus-popped up)
Even when I start in safe mode with networking, it takes over whole screen before I can do anything, so how could I download or even install from cd any antivirus program, or even restore to an earlier date.
David: depends on version. There are basically 3 or 4 removal ways depending on version.
Finally able to remove it using System Restore to an earlier date.
what if we just leave it until it reaches the 48 hours will we still be convicted of the criminal prosecution?
Jessica: depends on version, but in many cases it will not be removed, it will mess your PC more.
Even when i enter safe mode virus pops up what do i do
Ryan: For this, use safe mode with command prompt guide. It is tougher, but it works.
I am not able to edit my registration keys. How do I get or make a bootable anti-virus cd?
Jimmy: Download Kaspersky bootable cd from their website.
I got the virus restored my computer to a previous point and everything runs properly. However, the start up process is extremely slow! I have bought and ran RegHunter and SpyHunter and the start up process is still about 5 minutes. Anyone else have this issue or know how to fix it???
Billy: One of the most typical causes for so slow startup is missing driver file. This might be caused by rootkit that got removed. I would run logged boot and see if there are any errors. Then research from that point.
@Bobby To the people that paid them, please go back and take a civics class, the FBI would never ask for money let alone with an untraceable prepaid payment like moneypak. Really in the US you must be criminally processed before you are forced to pay any fines. These people must have raked in hundreds of thousands at this point.
I removed it by hitting f8 when booting. Scroll using the cursors to safe networking mode and hit enter. Go into youre start page and do a system restore.
Hi All – I hit f8 and selected safe networking mode. I can’t access anything – no toolbar, menu, etc.. what now? Thanks!!