2014年3月4日星期二

How to remove iTunes Error 2003 ads virus.

The iTunes Error 2003 is a very annoying and spam spreading adware infection that can ruin your computer. It somehow gets installed to mozilla firefox, chrome or internet explorer without user`s consent and then flood the affected PC with spam. The iTunes Error 2003 is actually a bogus clone of a legit application that was actually designed to show discount offers and money saving promotions to online users. But all the advertisements from iTunes Error 2003 are marked as unsafe. You are advised to immediately remove the iTunes Error 2003 malware instead of following its ads.
Disadvantages and risks of having iTunes Error 2003:
It may change & corrupt default settings of browsers like Firefox, Chrome or Internet explorer
Changes home page and displays unwanted pop-ups advertisements
Causes frequent web redirects to wrong websites, hijacks search engine settings and leads to unexpected webpages
Keeps record of browsing activities and interests
Collects Personal user information which may include sensitive financial data such as logins, usernames, accounts
It may bring further infections are direct the user to infectious sites
Makes the browser run slow, uses a big part of system resources

Want to get rid of Browser Hijack iTunes Error 2003?:
To manually remove iTunes Error 2003, follow the instructions.
First of all, Uninstall the program. (Skip to the next step if the application is not listed in Control Panel).
“Start > Settings > Control Panel. Now Locate and open “Add or Remove Programs” or “PROGRAMS AND FEATURES”. Find “iTunes Error 2003”. Now click Uninstall/Remove.
Now remove the program from Browser.
Internet Explorer users:
Click “Tools” (if on Internet Explorer 9, click gear icon), Then “Manage Add-ons”. Look for iTunes Error 2003. Disable if found any.
Block iTunes Error 2003 pop-ups
To stop pop-ups from malware,
Click on TOOLS > POP-UP BLOCKER, then click TURN ON POP-UP BLOCKER. and then go to POP-UP BLOCKER SETTINGS. (Type any website you wish to block popups from)

Firefox users:
Go to “Tools” (at the top), > “Add-ons” > “Extensions” and disable “iTunes Error 2003”

Chrome Users:
Click “Tools/Settings” (Wrench incon), > “Add-ons” > “Extensions” and disable any file associate with malware.

Still Spyware iTunes Error 2003 lurking in the system? Remove manually
Stop processes of this malware:
Open Task Manager to stop processes.
Remove associated registry settings:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\urlsearchhook.toolbarurlsearchhook
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\classes\urlsearchhook.toolbarurlsearchhook
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mozilla\Firefox\extensions,
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar\webbrowser
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnonBadCertRecving” = ’0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop “NoChangingWallPaper” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments “SaveZoneInformation” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “CheckExeSignatures” = ‘no’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main “Use FormSuggest” = ‘yes’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced “ShowSuperHidden” = 0
Delete iTunes Error 2003 infected files:
%Profile%\Local Settings\Temp\
%ProgramFiles%\
%UserProfile%\
System restore:
Have you tried methods above but still malware not removed? Then try Restoring your computer to an earlier state.
Click Start menu > All Programs > System Tools > System Restore
or
Start menu > Backup and Recover > Recover System
iTunes Error 2003 removal tool
Alternatively, you are advised to use the removal tool below to get rid of this malware infection.

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