Adware.Clkpotato!gen2
Adware.Clkpotato!gen2 is a generic detection that will identify malicious programs that were found associated to Adware.Clickpotato group. Files that were identified as Adware.Clkpotato!gen2 are deemed harmful and may cause several security risks on the compromised computer.
Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Manual Removal of Adware.Clkpotato!gen2
1. If using Windows Me/XP, System Restore must be disabled to prevent the threat from restoring itself.[how to]
2. Database, pattern and definition files of installed antivirus programs must be updated.
3. Restart Windows in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Restart Windows in normal mode.
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
A free removal tool from Norton Antivirus was developed to remove unfamiliar threats without using the traditional AV signatures. Download the tool from this location and start scanning the computer for viruses.