Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Your Computer

by Ventsislav Krastev | October 7, 2015 | 0 Comments rogue antivirus program

Name	Qhsafemain.exe
Type	Rogue Process
Short Description	The process is connected to a rogue antivirus program and may assist to the modification of several different settings within the user PC.
Symptoms	Users may experience PC Slowdowns and a lot of ‘Threat Found’ type of messages.
Distribution Method	Bundling. Deliberate install.
Detection tool	Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By Qhsafemain.exe

Qhsafemain.exe is a 2.8 MB executable file and it is the main process of a rogue antivirus program going by the name of 360 Total Security. It is a freeware antivirus program that has been created by Qihu Software co. Security engineers and virus researchers have flagged the software as a potentially unwanted program that presents no risk to the user PC. The program is mainly detected in Asia but it has also been widely distributed along the U.S. as well as in Egypt. However, what is more, the program has a very similar behavior to other free and rogue software.

Qhsafemain.exe – How Did I Get It?

You may have started seeing this annoying process running on your system start-up. If so, this may be a clear sign that you have installed 360 Total Security unknowingly. This happens most often via programs that are bundled when downloaded. Bundling is most often provided from third-party sites that offer all types of freeware in one place. One way for such sites to generate income is to include installers of other programs in the setup of the genuine program downloaded by the user. However, some sites do not mind as to what applications they bundle and they provide users with downloads of potentially unwanted programs like 360 Total Security.

More About Qhsafemain.exe

Once run on your computer, this particular program may begin to modify various Registry Settings in the user PC. What is more this application may add different exclusion rules for Windows defence mechanisms such as Windows Firewall and other antivirus software. The program may also run the process Qhsafemain.exe actively during system start-up.

Here is one of the main locations that the process may be detected in:

→C:\Program Files\360\total security\qhsafemain.exe

And here are some objects that were discovered to be associated with this process:

→Qsafetray.exe; I18N.dll ; qhservice.exeinst.exe; DumpUper.exe; 360ts_setup.exe; qhactivedefense.exe ; ipcservice.dll; appd.dll; 360procmon.dll; Uninstall.exe; 360Tray.exe; dsres64.dll; menuex64.dll FeedBack.exe ;MenuEx.dll

What is more the program may also advertise the installation of other similar software on the user PC. And also it may repeatedly display messages claiming that the user PC is severely at risk. This type of tactic is called scareware and it aims to scare the users into believing that paying for the software will guarantee them protection. However, experts advise users not to be fooled by such software and to always check their system with reputable scanners in order to conclude whether what they are seeing is true or not.

Removing Qhsafemain.exe

In case you want to stop the executable from running you may do this by entering Windows Task Manager and ending the task from there. However, bear in mind that it may run again on itself. In order to delete this executable you should follow the manual below that will help deal with 360 total security by uninstalling it. However, the process may remain active on your computer after manual removal of the software. This is why users are often advised to install an advanced anti-malware program which will remove any settings and objects associated with the process itself.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Qhsafemain.exe

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Qhsafemain.exe and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Qhsafemain.exe on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Qhsafemain.exe there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for Qhsafemain.exe with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of Qhsafemain.exe from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Qhsafemain.exe and remove related files and objects

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We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Qhsafemain.exe:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Qhsafemain.exe. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Qhsafemain.exe. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Qhsafemain.exe via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Qhsafemain.exe. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase Qhsafemain.exe from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Qhsafemain.exe from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Qhsafemain.exe will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Eliminate Qhsafemain.exe from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.

Qhsafemain.exe – How Did I Get It?

More About Qhsafemain.exe

Removing Qhsafemain.exe

Ventsislav Krastev

How to Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Windows.

Get rid of Qhsafemain.exe from Mac OS X.

Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Google Chrome.

Erase Qhsafemain.exe from Mozilla Firefox.

Uninstall Qhsafemain.exe from Microsoft Edge.

Remove Qhsafemain.exe from Safari.

Eliminate Qhsafemain.exe from Internet Explorer.

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