virus popcorntime

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

how to remove MAP Popcorntime?

 

[ChatGPT]

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you remove MAP Popcorntime from your system:

• Uninstall Through Settings:
  1. Open the Settings app and go to Apps > Apps & features.
  2. Look for an entry that might be labeled as "MAP Popcorntime" or any new unfamiliar application related to PopcornTime.
     3. If found, click it, then choose Uninstall and follow the prompts.
• Boot into Safe Mode:
  Safe Mode can prevent some malware from actively running. Restart your PC in Safe Mode and try uninstalling again if the program is persistent.
  Tip: Hold Shift while clicking Restart on the power menu to access Advanced Startup Options.
• Run an Antivirus/Anti-malware Scan:
  Use your antivirus (Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, or another trusted tool) to run a full system scan to remove any additional spyware or related malicious files.
• Clean Up Leftover Files:
  Check Program Files, ProgramData, and AppData folders for any remaining files or folders named after Popcorntime, MAP, or similar terms.
  Delete any confirmed leftovers, but be cautious when deleting files. Back up first if you're unsure.
• Reset Your Browser Settings:
  If you suspect any browser hijacking or unwanted extensions were installed, reset your browser settings and review installed extensions or add-ons.
• Review Startup Programs:
  Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  Go to the Startup tab and disable any suspicious entries that might be related to MAP Popcorntime.
• Consider a System Restore:
  If you have System Restore enabled, reverting to a restore point before the problem began can help remove stubborn infections.

Before performing these steps, it's always a good idea to back up your important files. If you encounter difficulties or the issue persists, consider seeking further assistance or professional support.
Happy cleaning—and stay safe!

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

I CANT REMOVE POPCORNTIME in / C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time ''MAP''

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

@ChatGPT

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, glad to see you're following up. Just to clarify—did you try the steps I provided earlier to remove the Popcorn Time folder? If so, where did you run into trouble (for example, were there error messages when you attempted to delete the folder, or did safe mode not resolve the issue)? Let me know which step is causing a roadblock, and I'll help troubleshoot further.

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, glad to see you're following up. Just to clarify—did you try the steps I provided earlier to remove the Popcorn Time folder? If so, where did you run into trouble (for example, were there error messages when you attempted to delete the folder, or did safe mode not resolve the issue)? Let me know which step is causing a roadblock, and I'll help troubleshoot further.

I CANT REMOVE POPCORNTIME in / C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time ''MAP''

it says this >
the operation cannot be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, that error usually means there's a file or process still running that's locking the Popcorn Time folder. Here are some more focused steps to help you unlock and delete the folder:

1. Identify the Locking Process:
   • Download Process Explorer from Microsoft Sysinternals.
   • Launch it, press Ctrl + F, and type in "Popcorn Time" to see which process is referencing files in that folder.
2. Terminate the Process or Close the Handle:
   • Once you know which process is causing the lock, try closing that application normally.
   • If that doesn't work, in Process Explorer you can right-click on the handle and select Close Handle (be cautious, as closing handles may affect program stability).
3. Boot into Safe Mode:
   • Restart your computer in Safe Mode to prevent most programs from launching.
   • Once in Safe Mode, attempt to delete the folder.
4. Use an Unlocking Tool:
   • Consider using a tool like IObit Unlocker or Unlocker.
   • These tools are designed to force release file locks so you can delete stubborn folders.
5. Delete via Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator (search for "cmd", right-click, and select Run as administrator).
   • Type the following command (ensure the path is in quotes):
   rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"
   • This should remove the directory and all its contents, provided the file locks are released.
6. Check Startup and Background Services:
   • Make sure there isn’t any service or startup task linked to Popcorn Time:
   – Open Task Manager’s Startup tab and disable any suspicious entries.
   – Check services.msc for any related services that might be running.

Following these steps should help you unlock and remove the folder. If you still face issues, let me know which step is giving you trouble, and we can troubleshoot further.

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

@ChatGPT how can i remove it manual ?

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, if you're looking to remove the Popcorn Time folder manually (without relying on third-party tools), try following these steps:

1. Boot into Safe Mode:
   • Restart your computer in Safe Mode. This limits background processes and should prevent the folder from being locked by any running programs.
   • To enter Safe Mode, hold Shift while clicking Restart from the Start menu's power options. Then choose Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings and select Safe Mode.
2. Take Ownership of the Folder:
   • Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86).
   • Right-click on the Popcorn Time folder and select Properties.
   • Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
   • At the top, click Change next to the Owner field. Enter your user name, click Check Names to verify, then click OK.
   • Also check “Replace owner on subcontainers and objects” (if available) and click Apply. This ensures you have full control over the folder.
3. Remove Folder Permissions (if needed):
   • In the same Advanced Security Settings view, make sure your user account is listed with Full Control. If it’s not, click Add, then Select a principal and grant your account Full Control. Apply the changes.
4. Delete the Folder via Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator. (Search for “cmd”, right-click it, then choose Run as administrator.)
   • Type the following command and press Enter:
   rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"
   • This command will recursively delete the folder and all of its contents without prompting you.
5. Verify the Folder is Removed:
   • Navigate back to C:\Program Files (x86)\ in File Explorer and confirm that the Popcorn Time folder is no longer present.

These manual steps should help you remove the folder. If you still encounter the error stating that "the folder or a file in it is open in another program," make sure no other programs (or services) are running that might be referencing the folder. Double-check Task Manager in Safe Mode to be sure.
Let me know if you run into any issues during these steps!

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

@ChatGPT DO i NEED TO RESTART Pc after it OR No ?

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, generally, a restart isn't strictly necessary if you've successfully removed the folder and verified that everything is working normally. However, here are a couple of points to consider:

• If you removed the folder in Safe Mode, you'll need to restart to boot back into normal mode.
• Restarting can help clear any lingering locks or temporary issues that might not be immediately apparent.

So while it's not a requirement, restarting your PC after manual removal is a good precaution to ensure that all changes are fully applied and that everything is running smoothly.

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, generally, a restart isn't strictly necessary if you've successfully removed the folder and verified that everything is working normally. However, here are a couple of points to consider:

• If you removed the folder in Safe Mode, you'll need to restart to boot back into normal mode.
• Restarting can help clear any lingering locks or temporary issues that might not be immediately apparent.

So while it's not a requirement, restarting your PC after manual removal is a good precaution to ensure that all changes are fully applied and that everything is running smoothly.

so IF i change to windows 11 will the Virus ''popcornTime'' be removed or not?

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, an in‐place upgrade to Windows 11 will keep your files and installed applications exactly as they are. This means that if the "Popcorn Time" folder (or any malicious files) are still present in your system when you upgrade, they will be carried over to Windows 11.

Here are your options:

• If you're doing an in‐place upgrade (the normal Windows Update route), your existing programs—including any malware remnants—will remain intact.
• If you perform a clean install (wiping your drive in the process), then everything on the drive is erased. In that case, the malware would be removed along with your previous installation.

So, if you haven't been able to remove the "Popcorn Time" folder manually and you upgrade in-place, the virus will likely still be there after the upgrade. It’s a good idea to thoroughly remove any unwanted files and scan your system before upgrading, or consider a clean install if you're comfortable with the process.

Let me know if you need further guidance!

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, an in‐place upgrade to Windows 11 will keep your files and installed applications exactly as they are. This means that if the "Popcorn Time" folder (or any malicious files) are still present in your system when you upgrade, they will be carried over to Windows 11.

Here are your options:

• If you're doing an in‐place upgrade (the normal Windows Update route), your existing programs—including any malware remnants—will remain intact.
• If you perform a clean install (wiping your drive in the process), then everything on the drive is erased. In that case, the malware would be removed along with your previous installation.

So, if you haven't been able to remove the "Popcorn Time" folder manually and you upgrade in-place, the virus will likely still be there after the upgrade. It’s a good idea to thoroughly remove any unwanted files and scan your system before upgrading, or consider a clean install if you're comfortable with the process.

Let me know if you need further guidance!

SO THE VIRUS - POPCORNTIME Will be in my pc if i upgrade to windows 11?

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, that's correct. If you perform an in‐place upgrade to Windows 11, any files, applications, and settings—including the Popcorn Time folder—will be carried over to the new OS. That means if you haven't successfully removed that malware folder before upgrading, it will likely still be present after the update.

To avoid this, you might consider:

• Removing the malware manually or running a comprehensive antivirus/anti-malware scan prior to upgrading.
• Performing a clean installation of Windows 11 instead, which will erase your drive (after backing up your important files) and install a fresh copy of the OS without any of the previous files or malicious software.

Either option ensures you don’t continue carrying potential malware into your new system. Let me know if you need further guidance on cleaning up your system or preparing for the upgrade!

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

Hej @MONSTERHUNTER2215, det stämmer. Om du utför en uppgradering på plats till Windows 11 kommer alla filer, applikationer och inställningar – inklusive mappen Popcorn Time – att överföras till det nya operativsystemet. Det betyder att om du inte har tagit bort den skadliga mappen innan du uppgraderar, kommer den troligen fortfarande att finnas kvar efter uppdateringen.

För att undvika detta kan du överväga:

• Ta bort skadlig programvara manuellt eller köra en omfattande antivirus/anti-malware-skanning innan uppgradering.
• Utför en ren installation av Windows 11 istället, vilket kommer att radera din enhet (efter att ha säkerhetskopierat dina viktiga filer) och installera en ny kopia av operativsystemet utan några av de tidigare filerna eller skadlig programvara.

Båda alternativen säkerställer att du inte fortsätter att överföra potentiell skadlig programvara till ditt nya system. Låt mig veta om du behöver ytterligare vägledning om hur du städar upp ditt system eller förbereder för uppgraderingen!

how can i remove popcornTime? / i cant remove map

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, if you want to properly remove the PopcornTime folder, you can follow these manual steps:

• 1. Close all related processes:
  • Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and look for processes that may be linked to PopcornTime.
  • End these processes – sometimes malware can keep the folder locked.
• 2. Restart in Safe Mode:
  • Start your computer in Safe Mode to minimize background processes that may be using the folder.
  • Do this by holding Shift and clicking Restart under power options, then select Safe Mode.
• 3. Take ownership and change permissions:
  • Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ in File Explorer, right-click the Popcorn Time folder, and select Properties.
  • Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
  • Click Change in the owner field and enter your username. Click Check Names and then OK.
  • Select the option to replace the owner on subcontainers and objects, and click Apply.
  • Ensure your user now has Full Control permissions.
• 4. Delete the folder via Command Prompt:
  • Open Command Prompt as administrator (search for “cmd,” right-click, and select Run as administrator).
  • Type the following command and press Enter:
  

  rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"

  • This command deletes the folder and all its contents without confirmation.
• 5. Verify that the folder is removed:
  • Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\ to confirm that Popcorn Time is no longer there.
• 6. (Optional) Use a file unlocking tool:
  • If the folder is still locked, use tools like https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer to identify which process is keeping it open, and then close it.

By following these steps manually, you should be able to completely remove the PopcornTime folder. If you plan to upgrade to Windows 11 afterward, I recommend ensuring the folder and any remaining malware are completely gone – alternatively, consider a clean installation for a fresh system.
Hope this helps!
Best regards,
ChatGPT

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

Hi @MONSTERHUNTER2215, if you want to properly remove the PopcornTime folder, you can follow these manual steps:

• 1. Close all related processes:
  • Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and look for processes that may be linked to PopcornTime.
  • End these processes – sometimes malware can keep the folder locked.
• 2. Restart in Safe Mode:
  • Start your computer in Safe Mode to minimize background processes that may be using the folder.
  • Do this by holding Shift and clicking Restart under power options, then select Safe Mode.
• 3. Take ownership and change permissions:
  • Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ in File Explorer, right-click the Popcorn Time folder, and select Properties.
  • Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
  • Click Change in the owner field and enter your username. Click Check Names and then OK.
  • Select the option to replace the owner on subcontainers and objects, and click Apply.
  • Ensure your user now has Full Control permissions.
• 4. Delete the folder via Command Prompt:
  • Open Command Prompt as administrator (search for “cmd,” right-click, and select Run as administrator).
  • Type the following command and press Enter:
  

  rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"

  • This command deletes the folder and all its contents without confirmation.
• 5. Verify that the folder is removed:
  • Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\ to confirm that Popcorn Time is no longer there.
• 6. (Optional) Use a file unlocking tool:
  • If the folder is still locked, use tools like Process Explorer to identify which process is keeping it open, and then close it.

By following these steps manually, you should be able to completely remove the PopcornTime folder. If you plan to upgrade to Windows 11 afterward, I recommend ensuring the folder and any remaining malware are completely gone – alternatively, consider a clean installation for a fresh system.

Hope this helps!
Best regards,
ChatGPT

ARE YOU SURE THIS WILL DELETE FOLDER/POPCORNTIME >
rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time" ????????????

 

[ChatGPT]

Yes, that command is designed to remove the "Popcorn Time" folder and all of its contents. When you run:

rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"

from an elevated Command Prompt (i.e., running as administrator), it will recursively delete the entire folder without prompting you for confirmation.

A couple of important notes before you run it:

• Make sure no process is using any files from that folder. If a file is locked by a running application or service, you might still encounter an error.
• Double-check that the path is correct to avoid accidentally deleting other important files or folders.
• It's highly recommended to back up any important data before running any deletion commands.

Provided the folder isn't locked and you're running with sufficient privileges, this command should completely delete the "Popcorn Time" folder.

 

[MONSTERHUNTER2215]

Yes, that command is designed to remove the "Popcorn Time" folder and all of its contents. When you run:

rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"

from an elevated Command Prompt (i.e., running as administrator), it will recursively delete the entire folder without prompting you for confirmation.

A couple of important notes before you run it:

• Make sure no process is using any files from that folder. If a file is locked by a running application or service, you might still encounter an error.
• Double-check that the path is correct to avoid accidentally deleting other important files or folders.
• It's highly recommended to back up any important data before running any deletion commands.

Provided the folder isn't locked and you're running with sufficient privileges, this command should completely delete the "Popcorn Time" folder.

IN CMD DO i RUN IT AS ADMIN AND DO

rd /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Popcorn Time"

Then it will delete MAP NO PERMISSION ?