Remove DNS Unlocker

DNS Unlocker is an adware whose only goal is to change your DNS records whilst also showing tons of ads. It is actually a new version of CloudScout, and as this program does, DNS Unlocker changes without asking for your permission your DNS records placing its own parameters. We call that DNS Hijacking, and the consequences of being the victim of this kind of infection can be serious, because every website you visit could be switched with another one of a malicious kind. In some DNS Hijacking cases telling apart the legit site from the fake one can be difficult, they make sure to show a website that looks exactly like the one you’re trying to visit, however the fake site will include some device to collect personal and banking data. It is clear then that DNS Hijacking could be used for phishing.

Besides this, DNS Unlocker also shows publicity normally tagged as “ads by DNS Unlocker“. These ads can be inserted everywhere ruining the visual look of anything you visit. Your computer’s performances can also be affected due to the huge amount of resources used by DNS Unlocker to perform all these tasks.

DNS Unlocker is distributed through software packages found in streaming websites or in the most popular download platforms like download.com, softonic, 01net, clubic. Avoid at all costs to download software from this platforms and always make sure to customize any install process you start to stop unwanted programs from being installed.

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How to remove DNS Unlocker ?

Remove DNS Unlocker with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a tool that research for and removes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your pc. If you use AdwCleaner you can easily delete many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your system and while browsing the web.

• Download AdwCleaner (Official link and direct-download) :
  Download AdwCleaner
• Select AdwCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
• If User Account Control asks you to allow AdwCleaner.exe to make changes to your computer, press Yes to continue.
• Start scanning your computer for any malicious threats by selecting the Scan button, please wait.
• If AdwCleaner is done, it will display a list of malicious items detected, If you have nothing to uncheck, continue to the removal process and select the Clean button.
• Reboot your computer.

Remove DNS Unlocker with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes malware like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, spyware, and more. All you have to do is launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free and run a scan. If you want even better protection, consider Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium and its instant real-time scanner that automatically prevents malware and websites from infecting your PC.

• Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
  Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
• Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware using the installation wizard.
• Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
• Once the program has loaded, select Scan now.
• When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
• When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.

Remove DNS Unlocker with ZHPCleaner

ZHPCleaner is a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer. By using ZHPCleaner you can easily remove many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the web.

• If Avast is installed on you computer you have to disable it during the process.
• You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
  Download ZHPCleaner
• Select ZHPCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
• Accept the user agreement.
• Click on the Scanner button.
• After the scan has finished, click on the Repair button.
• Reboot your computer.

Reset your browser (if necessary)

If you still see traces of DNS Unlocker after following all the steps above you can reset your browser performing this operation:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer