Policja Wirus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
Policja Wirus is still active in Poland
Policja Wirus a Polish version of Ukash group of viruses, which has been aggressively attacking PC users these days. Basically, it should be called the ransomware infection because it locks computers down and disables its victims from all their files and programs.
Besides, when having Policja Wirus on board, you won't be capable to get online and download a remover for this sneaky application. So, there is almost no chance not to notice this sneaky infection and there is lots of work when trying to remove it.
Be sure that Policja Wirus seeks to mislead you into thinking that you have been blocked by a real police office and that you have to pay the fine for your law violations. Instead of falling for this alert and believing that you can be arrested and jailed, continue reading this post and get more information about Policja Wirus and its removal. If you need a quick fix, use Reimage.
Ransomware keeps spreading around with the help of spam
Policja Wirus is spread by trojan horse, which can easily get on the vulnerable system undetected. That's why you should always think about appropriate computer's protection and have anti-virus and anti-malware installed on your machine. Once it manages to get inside, it modifies some system's parameters and starts launching every time PC is rebooted.
Select 'Safe Mode with Networking'
Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Networking'
Select 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
Enter 'cd restore' without quotes and press 'Enter'
Enter 'rstrui.exe' without quotes and press 'Enter'
When 'System Restore' window shows up, select 'Next'
Select your restore point and click 'Next'
Click 'Yes' and start system restore
Basically, there is no gap between computer's reboot and this misleading alert, which pretends to belong for the official authority. Just like other ransomware threats, Policja Wirus claims that it belongs for local police, which has investigated illegal activities on this computer.
Typically, it says that user has been watching porn videos or spreading pornographic content online. Finally, it asks paying 100 euros as a fine for all those law violations. Instead of doing that, you should remove Policja Wirus. For that, follow the additional information.
Policja Wirus removal from the system
If you have been infected by Policja wirus, you must run a full system scan with reputable anti-malware program to fix your computer. We recommend using Reimage, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareWebroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus or Malwarebytes Anti Malware. However, you may find that you are blocked from getting on the Internet just like many victims of Ukash virus. In order to avoid this issue, follow these options:
- Flash drive method:
1. Take another machine and use it to download Reimage or other reputable anti-malware program.
2. Update the program and put into the USB drive or simple CD.
3. In the meanwhile, reboot your infected machine to Safe Mode with command prompt and stick USB drive in it.
4. Reboot computer infected with Ukash virus once more and run a full system scan.
- Users infected with Policja wrus are allowed to access other accounts on their Windows systems. If one of such accounts has administrator rights, you should be capable to launch anti-malware program.
- Try to deny the Flash to make your ransomware stop function as intended. In order to disable the Flash, go to Macromedia support and select 'Deny': http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/help09.html. After doing that, run a full system scan with anti-malware program.
- Manual Ukash virus removal (special skills needed!):
- Reboot you infected PC to 'Safe mode with command prompt' to disable Ukash virus (this should be working with all versions of this threat)
- Run Regedit
- Search for WinLogon Entries and write down all the files that are not explorer.exe or blank. Replace them with explorer.exe.
- Search the registry for these files you have written down and delete the registry keys referencing the files.
- Reboot and run a full system scan with updated Reimage to remove remaining virus files.
To remove Policja Wirus, follow these steps:
Remove Policja Wirus using Safe Mode with Networking
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
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Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Remove Policja Wirus
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete Policja Wirus removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove Policja Wirus using System Restore
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
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Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
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Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
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When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of Policja Wirus. After doing that, click Next.
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Now click Yes to start system restore.
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from Policja Wirus and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareWebroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus or Malwarebytes Anti Malware
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