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* What is Pinger

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Pinger manually

* Uninstall Pinger from Windows 10

* Uninstall Pinger from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Pinger 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:

Pinger

(*.*)

Badware

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

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


Once running Pinger examines if its registry pointers are deleted to restore them proving the absolute necessity to remove worm right away. Pinger deceives consumers either by transporting on desirable software or by cheating them into installation it (trojan horse method). Pinger can come complex with other applications. In some circumstances, Pinger sources cabal with shareware products sources to cross-package their annoying threat. Pinger publicity for pornography is represented without preventions, so parents always need to install anti virus tools to remove badware not to let their children see that. Advertisement is also a way Pinger watchs user behavior and wants.

Pinger intrusion method

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


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* Removes all files created by Pinger.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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* Technical details of Pinger threat.

* Manual Pinger removal.

* Download Pinger Removal Tool.


How to remove Pinger manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Pinger, 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 Pinger.

To get rid of Pinger, 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.

**Trial version of Wipersoft provides detection of computer viruses for FREE. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Wipersoft.


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 Pinger related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Pinger 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 Pinger 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 Pinger 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 Pinger 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 Pinger

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Pinger related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Pinger 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 Pinger.

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

Problem Summary: Delete my account

I cannot delete my account I am having problems with old associates and they are causing problems for me and my family

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: delete textfree

I want to delete this account and I don't know how

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: i think my husband changed my email information

i think my husband got into my pinger and changed my email and password and he is now using it and messaging my friends and family.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: i think my husband changed my email information

i think my husband got into my pinger and changed my email and password and he is now using it and messaging my friends and family.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: DELETE ACCOUNT

I no longer need this number. I need it yo be disconnect so I can use a new number I have.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: DELETE ACCOUNT

I no longer need this number. I need it yo be disconnect so I can use a new number I have.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: i cant use my real phone after uninstalling the free pinger app

I downloaded the pinger app and today i decided to deleted and i can no longer use my real number for calls and texts. And i cannot access facebook or anything else

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: emergency calls only

I think my real cell # is hooked on to my pinger account &. Now I cant use my phone

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: emergency calls only

I think my real cell # is hooked on to my pinger account &. Now I cant use my phone

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Delete pinger app pemanantly

Trying to delete pinger permanantly someone is logging
In from another device

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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