Hi. I have a big problem. My computer is a real mess after DNS Unlocker attack. My web browser works slower than ever before, ads about missing updates and other things keep showing during my browsing, even search results raise me suspicious. Could you please help me? Did I run into a serious virus? Please advise!
DNS Unlocker attack. Do I need to reinstall the OS?
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Don't worry so much and don't hurry with the conclusions. If you have found DNS Unlocker running on your computer, that does not necessarily mean that it's a virus or, even more, that you need to reinstall your operating system! No! DNS Unlocker is a browser plug-in that belongs to the lowest level of computer threats, so it can hardly cause serious issues.
Most likely you are seeing DNS Unlocker ads because this program has corrupted DNS settings on your machine. Besides, it has hijacked your web browsers (Chrome, IE, Firefox). The most important thing that you have to remember is NOT to click on the ads that it displays because they may be filled with unsafe content. Besides, do not keep it installed because it may use cookies and collect information about you. If you need a detailed guide explaining how to remove it, go here: DNS Unlocker removal instructions