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Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:HQual2y

Command or file name:hqual2y.dll

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


HQual2y intrusion method

HQual2y installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (HQual2y). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. HQual2y copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is hqual2y.dll. Then it creates new startup key with name HQual2y and value hqual2y.dll. You can also find it in your processes list with name hqual2y.dll or HQual2y. Also, it can create folder with name HQual2y under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about HQual2y, please ask below. You can use programs to remove HQual2y from your browsers below.


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How to remove HQual2y manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with HQual2y, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by HQual2y.

To get rid of HQual2y, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall HQual2y related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for HQual2y entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If HQual2y won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find HQual2y under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with HQual2y or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to HQual2y
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find HQual2y related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove HQual2y related extensions from your browsers

HQual2y in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to HQual2y. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to HQual2y or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

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Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to HQual2y and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm HQual2y removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to HQual2y.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like HQual2y are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like HQual2y.


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