Remove SHURT.PW virus (Removal Guide)

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I will tell you in this post how to fix the issue manually and how to clean it automatically using a special powerful removal tool. You can download the removal program for free here:

Manual removal instructions:

What is SHURT.PW?

SHURT.PW is known as Adware.

Adware or Advertising Software is a computer term of malicious software.
Adware shows unwanted, annoying ads for getting revenue from advertising agencies.

SHURT.PW also known as ADWARE.SHURT.PW.

SHURT.PW attacks your installed web browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
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SHURT.PW infects web browsers.

SHURT.PW is often found on Windows 10 systems, but it is also discovered on Windows 7,8, and XP.

SHURT.PW has a Medium risk level.

The common symptoms for the SHURT.PW:
  • Advertisement banner with name Ads by SHURT.PW.
  • Notification messages from web site: SHURT.PW.
  • Pop up ads.
  • New tabs with URL: SHURT.PW.
  • Redirect from a good web page to SHURT.PW.

How did you get infected by SHURT.PW virus?

It is hard to say where you can get it, but most of the time it will come from websites with free downloads that have malware in them.

Here is the usual types of Adware sofware:
  • Fake browser. You wanted to download Google Chrome, but installed Chromium.
  • Youtube/Video Downloaders.
  • Youtube Adblocker is a Fake Adware blocker.
  • Free games from unknown producer.
  • Software Crack or serial code.

How to easily remove SHURT.PW virus?

There two ways: manual, using only your hands, and Windows built-in software or automatic, using the special malware killer software.

I recommend the manual method for advanced users.

The special malware killer software UnHackMe offers you a quick way. The author of UnHackMe actively supports their program.

He can help to solve any case.

The program is entirely free for 30-days (including the support).

Works very fast.


You can save about 2 hours of your life!

Knows about new virus tricks!

It has a large, constantly updated, virus database.

Includes powerful tools.

Why I do not offer an antivirus for malware removal?

Antivirus is good in removing file viruses.

But the modern malware are fileless.
Virus simply adds its link to your browser and you will see a lot of pop-up ads, redirects, notifications, etc. Also, malware uses the legitimate programs to download and execute malicious code.

UnHackMe is good in removing Adware/Fileless malware/Unwanted programs/Spyware

UnHackMe was created in 2005 to remove rootkits - invisible/stealth viruses.
Now it removes all types of malicious software.

You can check the real reviews of UnHackMe on the Facebook.

Here’s how to remove SHURT.PW virus:

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe. (1 minute)

STEP 2: Scan for SHURT.PW malware using UnHackMe. (1 minute)

STEP 3: Remove SHURT.PW malware. (3 minutes)

STEP 4: (optional) Clean up after virus.

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe (1 minute).

  1. Download UnHackMe from the official web site.
  2. Double click on UnHackMe.zip.
    Unzip all files from the zip to a new folder.
  3. Double click on the 'unhackme_setup.exe'.

  4. You will see a confirmation screen with verified publisher: Greatis Software.
    Choose 'Yes'.
  5. Then you have to accept the license agreement.

  6. Complete installation.

    7. Complete UnHackMe installation.

STEP 2: Scan for SHURT.PW malware using UnHackMe (1 minute).

  1. First scan will start automatically.

STEP 3: Remove SHURT.PW malware (3 minutes).

  1. Carefully inspect found items.
    Malicious items are marked by red shield.
    Suspicious items are yellow.

    UnHackMe automatically creates a System Restore point before fixing!
    It is important to have System Restore active in case of recovering deleted files.

    Next click the red button: Remove Checked!

  2. UnHackMe may ask your confirmation to close all browsers.

    Do it!

  3. If you want to quarantine files before deleting, check the box 'Use file safe deleting'.

  4. And after all you will see the results of your scanning and fixing process:

STEP 4: (optional) Clear your browser cache, delete temporary files, clean Recycle Bin.

  • If you use Mozilla Firefox as I do, just go to menu Tools and run Options. Open Privacy tab and check option 'Clear history when Firefox closes'

  • Then click Settings at this screen and check options 'Cookies' and 'Cache' as shown at picture.

  • After that click OK and close your browser's pages. All information in cache will be removed.
  • Switch to desktop, find a Recycle Bin icon. Right click on it and choose "Clear".
So after all these steps you will have absolutely clean system without any trace of SHURT.PW virus. Start using UnHackMe right now to completely protect your PC from malware and unwanted programs!

How to remove SHURT.PW virus manually?

  1. Check recently installed apps and uninstall unknown apps.
    2. Uninstall Unwanted Apps
    More info...
  2. Disable Web Push Notifications in your browser.
    3. How to Manage Notifications in Your Browsers
    More info...
  3. After that, check settings of search and homepage of your browser. Reset them if needed.
    4. Set Chrome Search Engine and Homepage
  4. Open Task Manager and close all unused programs.
    Use the Details tab in the Task amanager.
    Customize columns to display the "Command line".
    Virus programs often use random filenames.
    5. Close Malware Processes using Task Manager
    More info...
  5. Stop and disable unknown services. Be careful! Do it only if you are fully sure that you do!
    6. Stop and Disable Malware Services
    More info...
  6. Delete virus scheduled tasks.
    7. Remove malicious scheduled tasks
    More info...
  7. Find and delete all keys with virus name in it's content.
    8. run registry editor to find
    More info...
  8. After that, check shortcuts of your browsers if they have additional addresses at the end of command line. Check if shortcuts runs real browsers, not fakes. Remember: Chromium is fake browser, real name have to be Chrome.
    9. check shortcut's end for additional line
  9. Remove all unused extensions (or plug-ins) in your browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc., if they have our virus name in their names or directory. You may need to uninstall suspisious exgtensions or totally reset your browser.
    10. check plugins
    More info...
  10. Next, you have to check your DNS settings. Follow your provider's instructions, delete all unknown DNS addresses.
    More info...
    11. Remove it now!

    Recommended: UnHackMe anti-rootkit and anti-malware
    Premium software: RegRun Security Suite (Good choice for removal and protection)

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