Be careful! Full path on computer: %APPDATA%\EVENT MONITOR\PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE

What is PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE?

PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE is reported and classified as malicious program (malware).
PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE actively resists detection and employs a number of techniques to ensure that you cannot remove PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE from infected computers.

How PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE got on your computer?

Phishing is the most common way for malware to infect computers.
It could be a fake email message that appears to be originated from Microsoft Customer Service, eBay, PayPal, Amazon, or even your bank or insurance company.
Fake emails that appear to come from the police, the FBI and other government entities were also reported.

PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE could also infect your computer by exploiting a security vulnerability of your Web browser or one of its plugins.
If this is the case, PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE would be injected into a Web page, and could get to your PC when you visited a malicious or hacked Web site.

PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE can be distributed with legitimate software that is repackaged by the scammers.
It could be downloaded from warez Web sites or download archives.

How do you know you have PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE on my computer?

PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE works in background. It does not appear as a window, does not have a shortcut.
PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE hides its existence from your eyes.

How to remove PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE?

It may not be easy!
Be careful!
Make a full backup of your PC before starting.

Removal guide for PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE:

1. Uninstall PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).
2. Open Task Manager to kill all "PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE" related processes.
3. Use Windows search to find and remove "PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE" files and folders.
4. Run services.msc to disable a "PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE" Windows service.
5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE" scheduled tasks.
6. Open regedit.exe and delete PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE registry keys and values.
7. Check your shortcuts on your desktop and in the Start menu for PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE presence. Fix infected shortcuts.
8. Remove a virus from Google Chrome.
9. Remove a virus from Internet Explorer.
10. Remove a virus from Mozilla Firefox.
11. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.

Related Files:
%APPDATA%\EVENT MONITOR\JAPAN_EM.INI
%APPDATA%\EVENT MONITOR\LOG_12-08-2016.LOG
%APPDATA%\EVENT MONITOR\PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE
%APPDATA%\EVENT MONITOR\UPDATE.INI
%APPDATA%\PC CLEAN PLUS\BACKUP3.BIN

File Information PRODUCTSETUP_SETUP_12_8_2016.EXE:

Virustotal = 23/57
MD5 = 5DA1EB360AEBB07BE99F0874EF056F43
File Size: 1314744
FileDescription: Event Monitor Setup