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Note! Your computer might be affected by Srptm.exe and other threats.
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An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!
Srptm.exe is reported to be a part of the snap.do browser hijacker that has been around for quite some time. A prevalent number of AV solutions have detected the executable file as a PUA/Linkury.Gen2, Adware.Linkury, and TR/Trash.Gen. Srptm.exe may be considered a potentially unwanted program that may launch the browser hijacker and other ad-supported applications. The prolonged presence of srptm.exe in the system may cause several issues varying from mild to severe.
Browser hijackers and ad-supported software are often bundled with legitimate applications. That is why AV tools may not detect them as threats – the primary software product ‘hides’ the unwanted one. Even though adware is not malicious, it may become a gateway to further troubles. The same goes for browser hijackers known to replace the home page and search provider so that sponsored and often malicious search results are displayed. Such third party software is also known to inject suspicious advertisements in the form of:
Banners.
Pop-up/ pop-under windows.
In-text ads.
Some users have also complained that random texts on the pages they visit have been turned into hyperlinks. The method is employed to increase the possibility of clicking a corrupted link that redirects to pages loaded with Trojans and spyware.
The descriptions given above may fit srptm.exe entirely or partially. The conclusion is that the user should proceed towards the removal of the executable file since it may seriously compromise his online safety and overall PC condition.
Other issues associated with the presence of adware in a system:
Addition of tracking cookies to the browser. Adware usually affects widely used browsers such as Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome.
Collection of private data – personally identifiable information consisting of login details, IP addresses, browsing habits.
Slowing down the Internet speed and PC performance by causing browser/ system crashes and freezes.
Srptm.exe Removal Options
Adware applications may be removed with the help of a trustworthy AV tool to perform a full system scan and delete all threats. Expert users have the option to try and fix the issue manually – by following the step-by-step guide provided below.
N.B. Remember that bundling of software that probably led to the download of srptm.exe may be avoided by going for the advanced software installer. Under the advanced option, users may uncheck additional pieces of software.
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program.No matter if you are using Windows 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 get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes 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:
Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).
In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).
This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Srptm.exe.
2. Restore the settings in your browser
2. Remove Srptm.exe from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari
Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Srptm.exe and click “Remove”
After Srptm.exe is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu
Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“
From the opened “Extensions” menu locate Srptm.exe and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.
After Srptm.exe is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Internet Explorer:
Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’
In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’
Select Srptm.exe to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After Srptm.exe has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Safari
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’ In the new window select ‘Extensions’ Click once on Srptm.exe Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Srptm.exe. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Srptm.exe will be removed.
To clean your computer with the award-winning software Spy Hunter – It is highly 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.
An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!