In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder.
When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on “hitmanpro.exe” (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or “hitmanpro_圆4.exe” (for 64-bit versions of Windows) to install this program on your PC.
(The above link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro) You can download HitmanPro by clicking the link below.
The limitation only kicks in when there is a need to remove or quarantine detected malware by HitmanPro on your system and by then, you can activate the one time 30-days trial to enable the cleanup. If it finds a suspicious file that’s not already known, HitmanPro sends it to their clouds to be scanned by two of the best antivirus engines today, which are Bitdefender and Kaspersky.Īlthough HitmanPro is shareware and costs $24.95 for 1 year on 1 PC, there is actually no limit in scanning. HitmanPro scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner that takes a unique cloud-based approach to malware scanning. STEP 3: Use HitmanPro to scan for malware and unwanted programs When the malware removal process is complete, you can close Malwarebytes and continue with the rest of the instructions. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer. Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “ Quarantine” button. When the scan has completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished. Malwarebytes will scan your computer for adware and other malicious programs.
Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.
Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malware. To scan your computer with Malwarebytes, click on the “ Scan” button. The Malwarebytes Premium edition includes preventative tools like real-time scanning and ransomware protection, however, we will use the Free version to clean up the computer. Click the “Get started” button.Īfter installing Malwarebytes, you’ll be prompted to select between the Free and the Premium version. When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen. On the next screen, click “ Install” to install Malwarebytes on your computer. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you on what type of computer are you installing this program, click either Personal Computer or Work Computer. When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes setup wizard which will guide you through the installation process. If this happens, you should click “ Yes” to continue with the Malwarebytes installation.įollow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes.
You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device.
When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the MBSetup file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. (The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)ĭouble-click on the Malwarebytes setup file. To remove the Driver Fixer adware and check your computer for other malicious programs, please use the free malware removal guide below.
It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust. Be very careful what you agree to install.Īlways opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. You should always pay attention when installing software because often, a software installer includes optional installs. Unfortunately, some free downloads do not adequately disclose that other software will also be installed and you may find that you have installed Driver Fixer without your knowledge. Often, this type of program is offered through advertisements or bundled with other software, leaving the user puzzled where this software came from. Driver Fixer is installed by the users, whether that is knowingly or not.