How to remove Spy.Delf trojan [Virus removal guide]

If you’re reading this post, it means that your antivirus detects the Spy.Delf threat. It indicates that your personal computer is infected with malicious software, which is often installs on the computer with the free applications. You probably want to know how to remove any security threats as well as remove Spy.Delf trojan. In the steps below we will tell you about how to solve your problems.

The Spy.Delf virus can hide itself in the PC’s memory and files, alter some computer settings and block them from changing. Also this virus can download and install: web-browser extensions that will inject intrusive advertisements within the IE, Mozilla Firefox, Edge and Google Chrome’s screen; a hijacker infection that will change browser’s home page and search provider.

The Spy.Delf virus may gather your Internet surfing activity by recording URLs visited, IP addresses, web browser version and type, cookie information, Internet Service Provider (ISP) and web sites visited. Such kind of behavior can lead to serious security problems or confidential info theft. This is another reason why this virus should be removed immediately.

Don’t panic because we have got the solution. Here’s a guide on how to remove any malicious software and thereby remove Spy.Delf virus from your machine for free.

Remove Spy.Delf virus (removal instructions)

The answer is right here on this page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will help you easily to remove Spy.Delf . Moreover, you can combine manual or automatic removal solutions. If you’re familiar with the system then use manual removal, otherwise run the free anti malware tool made specifically to get rid of malicious software such as Spy.Delf virus. Read it once, after doing so, please print this page as you may need to exit your web browser or restart your machine.

To remove Spy.Delf, complete the following steps:

1. Remove potentially unwanted software through the Microsoft Windows Control Panel
2. How to get rid of Spy.Delf with Zemana
3. Scan your machine and delete Spy.Delf with HitmanPro
4. Run Malwarebytes to delete virus
5. Delete Spy.Delf from Google Chrome
6. Delete Spy.Delf virus from Firefox
7. Remove Spy.Delf virus from Internet Explorer
8. How to stay safe online
9. Finish words

Remove potentially unwanted software through the Microsoft Windows Control Panel

In order to remove PUPs like this virus, open the MS Windows Control Panel and click on “Uninstall a program”. Check the list of installed apps. For the ones you do not know, run an Internet search to see if they are adware, browser hijacker or PUPs. If yes, uninstall them off. Even if they are just a programs that you do not use, then deleting them off will increase your machine start up time and speed dramatically.

Make sure you have closed all browsers and other applications. Press CTRL, ALT, DEL keys together to open the MS Windows Task Manager.

Click on the “Processes” tab, look for something suspicious that is the Spy.Delf virus and other security threats then right-click it and select “End Task” or “End Process” option. Most commonly, malicious software masks itself to avoid detection by imitating legitimate Microsoft Windows processes. A process is particularly suspicious: it’s taking up a lot of memory (despite the fact that you closed all of your programs), its name is not familiar to you (if you are in doubt, you can always check the program by doing a search for its name in Google, Yahoo or Bing).

Next, uninstall any unrequested and suspicious software from your Control panel.

Windows 10, 8.1, 8

Now, click the Windows button, type “Control panel” in search and press Enter. Choose “Programs and Features”, then “Uninstall a program”.

Look around the entire list of apps installed on your computer. Most likely, one of them is the virus and other security threats. Choose the dubious program or the program that name is not familiar to you and remove it.

Windows Vista, 7

From the “Start” menu in Windows, select “Control Panel”. Under the “Programs” icon, select “Uninstall a program”.

Select the suspicious or any unknown apps, then click “Uninstall/Change” button to delete this unwanted application from your system.

Windows XP

Click the “Start” button, select “Control Panel” option. Click on “Add/Remove Programs”.

Choose an undesired application, then click “Change/Remove” button. Follow the prompts.

How to get rid of Spy.Delf with Zemana

We recommend using the Zemana which are completely clean your personal computer of the virus. The utility is an advanced malware removal program created by (c) Zemana lab. It’s able to help you remove PUPs, viruss, adware, malware, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your PC for free.

Installing the Zemana Anti Malware is simple. First you will need to download Zemana Free by clicking on the link below.

After the downloading process is complete, close all programs and windows on your personal computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup as shown on the screen below.

When the setup starts, you will see the “Setup wizard” that will allow you install Zemana AntiMalware on your PC system.

Once setup is finished, you will see window as displayed on the screen below.

Now click the “Scan” button to search for Spy.Delf virus and other security threats. Depending on your PC system, the scan may take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. While the utility is checking, you may see how many objects and files has already scanned.

When the scan is finished, the results are displayed in the scan report. In order to remove all items, simply click “Next” button.

The Zemana Anti Malware will remove virus and other security threats and move threats to the program’s quarantine.

Scan your machine and delete Spy.Delf with HitmanPro

If Zemana Free cannot remove this virus, then we advises to use the Hitman Pro. The Hitman Pro is a free powerful, professional removal tool for malicious software, adware, potentially unwanted software, toolbars as well as Spy.Delf trojan and other kinds of potential threats like malware and potentially unwanted applications. It completely removes all traces and remnants of the infection.

1. Download Hitman Pro from the following link. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.
   
   

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2. Once the downloading process is finished, double click the HitmanPro icon. Once this utility is started, click “Next” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the virus and other kinds of potential threats like malware and potentially unwanted applications. This process can take some time, so please be patient. While the HitmanPro is checking, you can see number of objects it has identified either as being malicious software.
3. After HitmanPro completes the scan, a list of all threats detected is prepared. You may remove threats (move to Quarantine) by simply press “Next” button. Now press the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial to delete all malware found.

Run Malwarebytes to delete Trojan.Spy.Delf

Remove Spy.Delf virus manually is difficult and often the virus is not completely removed. Therefore, we recommend you to use the Malwarebytes Free which are completely clean your personal computer. Moreover, the free application will help you to remove malware, potentially unwanted applications, toolbars and adware that your computer may be infected too.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware on your system from the link below.

After downloading is finished, close all windows on your computer. Further, launch the file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up as displayed on the image below, click the “Yes” button.

It will display the “Setup wizard” which will help you install MalwareBytes Free on the machine. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is done successfully, press Finish button. Then MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) will automatically start and you can see its main window like below.

Next, press the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan for the Spy.Delf virus and other kinds of potential threats such as malicious software and potentially unwanted programs. A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your PC system. When a malware, ‘ad supported’ software or potentially unwanted applications are found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the checking is done.

As the scanning ends, you’ll be opened the list of all found threats on your PC. Next, you need to click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The MalwareBytes Anti Malware will get rid of Trojan.Spy.Delf related files, folders and registry keys and move threats to the program’s quarantine. Once finished, you can be prompted to reboot your personal computer. We suggest you look at the following video, which completely explains the procedure of using the MalwareBytes AntiMalware to delete browser hijackers, ad-supported software and other malicious software.

Delete Spy.Delf from Google Chrome

Reset Chrome settings is a simple way to remove changes to web-browser settings, harmful and ad-supported software plugins, as well as to restore the browser’s settings that have been changed by TrojanSpy.Delf .

1. First, launch the Chrome and press the Menu icon (icon in the form of three dots).
2. It will display the Chrome main menu. Choose More Tools, then click Extensions.
3. You will see the list of installed extensions. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following guide: Remove Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy.
4. Now open the Chrome menu once again, click the “Settings” menu.
5. Next, click “Advanced” link, that located at the bottom of the Settings page.
6. On the bottom of the “Advanced settings” page, click the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.
7. The Chrome will display the reset settings prompt as on the image above.
8. Confirm the web browser’s reset by clicking on the “Reset” button.
9. To learn more, read the article How to reset Google Chrome settings to default.

Delete Spy.Delf virus from Firefox

If the Firefox settings have been replaced by the Spy.Delf virus, then resetting it to the default state can help. When using the reset feature, your personal information like passwords, bookmarks, browsing history and web form auto-fill data will be saved.

First, start the Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will display the drop-down menu. Next, press the Help button ().

In the Help menu press the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page press on “Refresh Firefox” button like below.

Confirm your action, press the “Refresh Firefox”.

Remove Spy.Delf virus from Internet Explorer

By resetting Internet Explorer internet browser you return your browser settings to its default state. This is good initial when troubleshooting problems that might have been caused by the Spy.Delf virus.

First, launch the IE. Next, click the button in the form of gear (). It will show the Tools drop-down menu, click the “Internet Options” as displayed in the figure below.

In the “Internet Options” window click on the Advanced tab, then press the Reset button. The IE will show the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window as shown on the screen below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then press “Reset” button.

You will now need to restart your PC system for the changes to take effect.

How to stay safe online

It is also critical to protect your browsers from harmful web-sites and ads by using an adblocker program such as AdGuard. Security experts says that it will greatly reduce the risk of malware, and potentially save lots of money. Additionally, the AdGuard can also protect your privacy by blocking almost all trackers.

Visit the page linked below to download the latest version of AdGuard for Windows. Save it on your Desktop.

Once downloading is finished, double-click the downloaded file to start it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen as shown on the screen below.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed and an icon will be placed on your desktop. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick guide as displayed below.

Press “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick instructions which will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you run your computer, AdGuard will launch automatically and block unwanted ads, as well as other harmful or misleading web sites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which is located on your desktop.

Finish words

Now your computer should be free of the Spy.Delf . We suggest that you keep Zemana Free (to periodically scan your computer for new malware and other security threats) and AdGuard (to help you block undesired pop-ups and malicious web sites). Moreover, to prevent any malware, please stay clear of unknown and third party apps, make sure that your antivirus application, turn on the option to find out potentially unwanted applications.

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