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* What is Gearbox

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Gearbox manually

* Uninstall Gearbox from Windows 10

* Uninstall Gearbox from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Gearbox from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Gearbox

(*.*)

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


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Gearbox intrusion method

Gearbox installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Gearbox). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Gearbox copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (*.*). Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Gearbox and value (*.*). You can also find it in your processes list with name (*.*) or Gearbox. Also, it can create folder with name Gearbox under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Gearbox starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Gearbox immediately.


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How to remove Gearbox manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Gearbox, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Gearbox.

To get rid of Gearbox, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Gearbox related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Gearbox entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Gearbox won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Gearbox under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Gearbox or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Gearbox

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Gearbox related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Gearbox are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Gearbox.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Gearbox and (*.*) we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Slow response or stalling

My computer response is very slow and sometimes stalls. I cannot even use Task Manager to remove applications. when I eventually get my computer to close down it shows a file named Gearbox still running. Sometimes the hard drive sems to be humming even though nothing is happening on the screen.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

This threat often comes with: cydoor

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