I wrote this article to help you remove Cache Killer Virus. This Cache Killer Virus removal guide works for all Windows versions.

Cache Killer is a tool meant to improve the online security. It deletes the cache, thus erasing saved data from online forms. The latter could be used to steal personal information and hack people. While the application may sound good on paper, the reality surrounding it is much different. Cache Killer has been categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) by security experts. The reasoning is that it conducts unauthorized tasks on the background. They could lead to security compromises. This is in sharp contrast with the program’s intended use. If you have Cache Killer installed to your system, you should remove it as soon as possible.

The presence of the PUP may be surprise to you. This is commonplace. If you do not recall installing Cache Killer to your computer, you are in the majority. The covert program has ways of gaining entry into computers undetected. The most widely established distribution technique is bundling. Freeware, shareware and pirated applications are capable of carrying an additional piece of software. They would list it as a bonus tool in their terms and conditions. You should always take the time you read the end user license agreement (EULA) of the programs you add to your computer. Choose the advanced or custom installation mode to have all options shown.

A spam email can transfer Cache Killer through an attached file. The attachment will be presented as a document or a notification on an important topic. In all likelihood, the message will be addressed on behalf of a legitimate company or organization, like national post, the local police department, a bank, a courier firm, an institution, a government branch or a social media network. The best way to check the reliability of a given letter is to proof the sender’s email address. You can visit the official website of the corresponding entity for reference. The most facilitated distribution technique as it pertains to execution is drive-by installations. A web page can transfer an infection to your system when accessed. It is up to you to filter your own sources and do your research when necessary.

Once inside your computer, Cache Killer will start performing unauthorized tasks. A program running unsolicited operations is a major red flag. It is even worse when they are not connected to its stated services. The PUP displays commercial advertisements, promoting bargain deals for various consumer goods. This encompasses clothes, accessories, sport gear, furniture, decorations, gardening equipment, household items, games, toys and others. To make them more eye-appealing, the furtive tool decorates them with colorful patterns, cursive fonts, flash animations and other special effects. The presentation is a marketing trick. Cache Killer is not a shopping helper. You not trust it for shopping propositions.

The ads are a cog in a monetizing mechanism. The owners of Cache Killer get paid to promote third party websites. They receive commissions calculated on the basis of people’s activity. This method is called the pay-per-click system. Every time a user follows an ad, a certain amount is awarded for the successful campaign. Since you do not pay to have shopping listings brought to you, your personal security is not be regarded as a prime concern. The PUP does not scan the sponsored websites before forwarding them to the end user. The security risks is yours to take. So are the consequences that go with it.

There is a hidden threat connected to Cache Killer which should not be overlooked. In fact, it could prove to be more severe. The PUP monitors people’s browsing sessions and collects information on them. Rather than deleting your cache as it states to do, the clandestine program will record it. This is not the only piece of information it will gather. Other vulnerable data includes your browsing history, tracking cookies, keystrokes, IP address, geographic location, area code, demographic profile, email account, telephone number, fax, user names, passwords and financial credentials. The proprietors of Cache Killer will sell your private details on darknet markets without asking for your permission. The people who purchase them can use them as they see fit.

Cache Killer Virus Removal

Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you are familiar with this task, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:

For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.

For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.‌

Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.

While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.

Here are the steps you must perform to remove the hijacker from the browser:

Remove From Mozilla Firefox:

Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.

Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.

Remove From Chrome:

Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).

Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.

Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.

Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.

Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.

Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.

Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.

Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.

Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.

Go in the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.

Still can not remove Cache Killer Virus from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.