Bing.vc claims to be a legitimate search engine when, in fact, it is classified as a browser hijacker capable of putting your system at risk.
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Bing.vc Description
As a browser hijacker, Bing.vc Redirect enters your system uninvited. Once installed, it alters your browser home page and settings without permission.
Although the search engine claims to be legitimate, malware experts classify it as rogue because it may sometimes display irrelevant search results in order to generate traffic to sponsoring websites. That makes Bing.vc unreliable.
Sometimes the search results Bing.vc displays may be malicious too. Thus, by clicking any of them, you risk exposing your system to serious threats which the search engine is not responsible for.
In addition, Bing.vc is capable of generating multiple pop-up ads that could disturb your normal browsing activities. You will not be able to close these ads, but clicking them may also put your system at risk, as you may be redirected to unwanted and potentially corrupted websites.
Browser hijackers such as Bing.vc may also have spyware capabilities meaning your browsing habits may be monitored and collected along with your personal data and then shared with third parties.
Bing.vc Distribution
Bing.vc could sneak into your system via free programs you download from the Web. Experts say that Bing.vc may also enter your system via junk emails and malicious websites you open.
When you are downloading free programs from the Web, keep in mind that they are often bundled with various PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) and malicious programs. They will enter your system if you don’t uncheck the bundling option during the installation process. Make sure you also disable all settings and features you are not familiar with.
How to Remove Bing.vc
Bing.vc is easy to remove if you have the proper anti-malware tool. Otherwise, you risk making it worse.
To remove Bing.vc, make sure you download a powerful and trustworthy anti-virus program. It will fully scan your system, detect all malicious components, and will remove them permanently. It will also continue to protect your system from future threats.
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1) Enabled hidden files and folders in Control Panel
2) Unhid protected operating system files in Control Panel
3) Located iconoverlayex.dll in the user\your account\app data folder
4) Used task manager to end process for explorer.exe by right clicking because it uses iconoverlay.dll when running
5) Used task manager to start cmd.exe
6) Used cd\thepathwherethedllis
7) Used attrib -r -s -h to unprotect the dll otherwise access is denied
8) Used del iconoverlayex.dll
9) Used shutdown -r to reboot Windows
GOT IT FINALLY AFTER ALMOST A MONTH!!