File: psv_Freeplus

Location of psv_Freeplus and Associated Malware

Check whether psv_Freeplus is present in the following locations:

psv_Freeplus file locations that are Windows version independent:

If you find psv_Freeplus file in any of these locations, your computer is very likely to be infected with the following malware:

Different Variations of psv_Freeplus File^

Why Is It Important to Remove Malware Files?^

It is imperative that you delete malware-associated files as soon as possible because they can be used - or are already being used - to inflict serious damage on your PC, including:

• Disrupting the normal functioning of the operating system or rendering it completely useless.
• Hijacking valuable private information (credit card numbers, passwords, PIN codes, etc.)
• Directing all your Web searches to the same unwanted or malicious sites.
• Dramatically slowing down your computer.
• Gaining total control of your PC to spread viruses and trojans and send out spam.

How to Remove psv_Freeplus^

1. To enable deleting the psv_Freeplus file, terminate the associated process in the Task Manager as follows:
   • Right-click in the Windows taskbar (a bar that appears along the bottom of the Windows screen) and select Task Manager on the menu.
   • In the Tasks Manager window, click the Processes tab.
   • On the Processes tab, select psv_Freeplus and click End Process.
2. Using your file explorer, browse to the file using the paths listed in Location of psv_Freeplus and Associated Malware.
3. Select the file and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
4. Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each location listed in Location of psv_Freeplus and Associated Malware.

Notes:

• The deletion of psv_Freeplus will fail if it is locked; that is, it is in use by some application (Windows will display a corresponding message). For instructions on deleting locked files, see Deleting Locked Files.
• The deletion of psv_Freeplus will fail if your Windows uses the NT File System (NTFS) and you have no write rights for the file. Request your system administrator to grant you write rights for the file.

Deleting Locked Files^

You can delete locked files with the RemoveOnReboot utility. You can install the RemoveOnReboot utility from here.

After you delete a locked file, you need to delete all the references to the file in Windows registry.

To delete a locked file:

1. Right-click on the file and select Send To -> Remove on Next Reboot on the menu.
2. Restart your computer.

The file will be deleted on restart.

To remove all registry references to a psv_Freeplus malware file:

1. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit and click OK. The Registry Editor window opens.
3. On the Edit menu, select Find.
4. In the Find dialog box, type psv_Freeplus. The name of the first found registry value referencing psv_Freeplus is highlighted in the right pane of the Registry Editor window.
5. Right-click the registry value name and select Delete on the menu.
6. Click Yes in the Confirm Value Delete dialog box.
7. To delete all other references to psv_Freeplus, repeat steps 4-6.