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* What is Red Flag

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Red Flag manually

* Uninstall Red Flag from Windows 10

* Uninstall Red Flag from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Red Flag from Windows 7

* Get Professional Support

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Red Flag

(*.*)

Badware

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

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


It can rise that Red Flag is secretly installed on users' computers. In response to remove Red Flag a small trade started producing Red Flag removal tools to let users performing of badware removal. In Windows Vista operating system the problem with Red Flag removal and issues it cause, was tried to be fixed by default reduced consumer privileges. Some types of Red Flag uncheck firewalls and anti badware, reduce browser program shield preferences, opening the PC for further contagions. Some Red Flag violate anti-erotic legislation when children are the buyers. Red Flag that acts as website proxy or BHO can surrogate dispatchers with the ones to hacker website.


Red Flag intrusion method

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


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

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How to remove Red Flag manually

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

To get rid of Red Flag, 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 Red Flag related programs from Control Panel

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

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Red Flag related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Red Flag 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 Red Flag.

Information provided by:

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

Problem Summary: try to open a bank account

Stopping Me from opening I accent.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: try to open a bank account

Stopping Me from opening I accent.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Need to remove the red flag on my account

I don't understand why there is a red flag on my account as I have been able to use it for the past 11 years with out any problem until now and the doctor's office told me it has been red flagged since 2000. They say it is because of a woekers comp claim. I have no claim against workers comp.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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