Skype.dat

If your PC is locked by a malicious ransomware virus, there is no doubt that the system has been infected by Skype.dat and other malignant components. Even though the name of the file suggests that it belongs to the authentic application Skype, in reality this file has been created by cyber crooks who want nothing else but your money. Even though the malignant element helps to enable an irritating computer lock-down and it may be extremely difficult to find and delete Skype.dat, the removal procedure is obligatory. If you fail to remove the malignant files, your PC will remain locked and your virtual security will fall at serious risk.

Some of the recent infections which use Skype.dat are:

Su Licencia Ha Caducado Virus
POLITIE Belgique Police Fédérale Virus
Policía Nacional de Uruguay Virus
Malta Police Association Virus
Homeland Security Virus

The malignant Skype.dat runs alongside wgsdgsdgdsgsd.exe, UpgradeHelper.exe, crack.exe and other dangerous components. Even though the size of the devious, cloaked component may vary, you are most likely to find this threat under %APPDATA%. Alongside such critical files as the cloaked svchost.exe, the data file ensures the smooth running of the aforementioned ransomware infections. How can you discover the existence of a ransomware within your personal computer? Unlike clandestine Trojans, worms and keyloggers, a ransomware virus manifests through a computer lock-down. This means that you will not be able to access the desktop or even the Task Manager to terminate other malignant processes. Have you noticed this activity already? Then rush to delete Skype.dat and remove other system corrupting threats.

If you think it is hard to remove Skype.dat or other existing files from the computer – you are completely right. Manual removal is a complicated task, and if you do not want to make mistakes, you should entrust automatic removal software to delete the threats. Overall, if you do not want your operating Windows system infected by malicious files again, you should employ effective security tools to guard it against schemers’ and their clandestine threats. Please follow the instructions below to install automatic malware removal software onto your operating system.

How to remove Skype.dat?

Windows 8:

1. Tap the Windows key to access Metro UI.
2. Launch the browser and visit http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph .
3. Download and install the automatic spyware detection and removal tool SpyHunter.

Windows Vista/Windows 7:

1. Restart the PC.
2. As soon as BIOS loads up – start tapping F8.
3. Using arrow keys select Safe Mode with Networking.
4. Tap Enter.
5. Download a malware removal tool.
6. Install the application, perform a full system scan and delete found infections.

Windows XP:

1. Firstly restart the PC and wait for BIOS screen to disappear.
2. Immediately start tapping F8 for the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
3. Using arrow keys select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
4. Click YES on the appeared Desktop alert.
5. Open the Start menu and launch RUN.
6. Enter msconfig and click OK to open the System Configuration Utility.
7. Click on the Startup tab.
8. Select Disable All and click OK.
9. Download SpyHunter.
10. Restart the PC in a regular manner.
11. Immediately install the automatic spyware removal tool to have infections deleted.