Remove DirectDownloader adware virus

Direct Downloader is a program that claims faster downloading files from the Internet. The program promises to speed-up your downloads, but unfortunately this program is a malicious Adware application and your must remove it as soon as possible before it harms your computer and breakdown your privacy.

When Direct Downloader is installed on your computer, it adds a startup entry, named “DirectDownloader.exe” and violates your computer’s security.

The complete removal procedure of “DirectDownloader” is as follows:

How to remove DirectDownloader malicious software from your computer:

Step 1: Uninstall “DirectDownloader”.

How to uninstall “DirectDownloader” from your computer:

1. Go to:

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add Remove Programs if you have Windows XP .

or

Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features if you have Windows 8, 7, Vista.

2. From the program list choose the “DirectDownloader” application and press:

“Remove” if you have Windows XP.

or

“Uninstall/Change” if you have Windows 8, 7, Vista.

3. Choose “Yes” to close “DirectDownloader” application and proceed to uninstall.

Step 2: Remove "BitAccelerator” extension from your internet browser

A. Internet Explorer

How to Remove "BitAccelerator” extension from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer and then open “Manage Add-ons”.

To do this from IE’s file menu choose “Tools” > “Manage Add-ons”.

Notice*: In the latest versions of IE press the “Gear” icon on the top right.

2. At “Manage Add-ons” manager, select “Toolbars and Extensions” on the left and from the main window, choose the “BitAccelaratorBHO Class” object and press the “Disable” button on the right down corner to disable it.

3. Close all internet Explorer windows and proceed to Step 3.

B. Mozilla Firefox

How to Remove "BitAccelerator” extension from Mozilla Firefox.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to “Tools” > “Add-ons”.

2. At “Manage Add-ons” manager, select “Extensions” on the left and from the main window, choose the “BitAccelarator 1.0” object and press the “Disable” button on this line to disable it.

3. Close all Mozilla Firefox windows and proceed to the next Step.

Step 3: Use “MalwareBytes Anti-Malware” to clean your computer from malicious threats.

Click the link below, to download and install Malwarebytes 3.0 one of the most reliable FREE anti malware programs today in order to clean your computer from remaining malicious threats. If you want to stay constantly protected from viruses and malware threats, existing and future ones, we recommend that you install Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium.

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1. Quick download & Installation instructions:

• After you click the above link, press the FREE DOWNLOAD button to download Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium TRIAL.* Note: After the 14-day trial period, Malwarebytes reverts to a free version but without real-time protection for ransomware, viruses or malware programs.

• At the installation screens, choose your preferred language, and just press the Next button in all installation screens, to install the product.

• When the installation is completed, click Finish.

2. Scan & Clean your computer with Malwarebytes

1. Launch Malwarebytes Premium Trial and wait until the program updates its antivirus database.
2. When the update process is completed, press the Scan Now button to start scanning your system for malware and unwanted programs.

3. Now wait until Malwarebytes finishes scanning your computer for malware.

4. When the scan has completed, select all detected malware infections (if found) and then press the Quarantine Selected button to remove all threats from your computer.

5. Wait until Malwarebytes removes all infections from your system and then restart your computer (if required from the program) to completely remove all active threats.

Step 4: Clean your computer from temporary Internet files and invalid registry entries.

Use “CCleaner” program and proceed to clean your system from temporary internet files and invalid registry entries.

If you don’t know how to install and use “CCleaner”, read these instructions.

Advice: To ensure your computer is clean and safe, perform a Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware full scan in windows “Safe mode“.

{To get into Windows Safe mode, press the “F8” key as your computer is booting up, before the appearance of the Windows logo. When the “Windows Advanced Options Menu” appears on your screen, use your keyboard arrows keys to move to the Safe Mode option and then press “ENTER“}

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Konstantinos Tsoukalas

Konstantinos is the founder and administrator of Wintips.org. Since 1995 he works and provides IT support as a computer and network expert to individuals and large companies. He is specialized in solving problems related to Windows or other Microsoft products (Windows Server, Office, Microsoft 365, etc.).

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