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HOAX.XORIST is reported as Win32:PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program). I suggest you to remove HOAX.XORIST from your PC as soon as possible!
Tried to remove HOAX.XORIST? Cannot completely delete HOAX.XORIST, because it gets back?
See how to fix HOAX.XORIST step by step using my removal guide.

How HOAX.XORIST got on my computer?

Like many potentially unwanted programs, HOAX.XORIST can be installed on your computer as part of a bundle with another tool you downloaded from the Internet. Since HOAX.XORIST manufacturer pays software developers for distributing HOAX.XORIST within their applications, HOAX.XORIST is often included as part of the installer.
HOAX.XORIST is also often distributed with free games and simple, one-click freeware tools developed specifically with the purpose of getting HOAX.XORIST onto as many computers as possible.
Usually, you have not only one HOAX.XORIST problem, but a bunch of similar WIN32:PUPs.

How dangerous is HOAX.XORIST?

While HOAX.XORIST is not considered illegal and is not officially classified as malware, it poses a direct threat to your privacy. Since HOAX.XORIST runs alongside your Web browser, it can collect and transmit information such your search queries, Web forms and passwords, names and messages, track Web sites that you visit, and do much more on your computer without you even knowing. HOAX.XORIST was reported to cause significant slowdowns in browser performance, making Web page load times much longer compared to a clean system.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being "mostly harmless", 3 being "invasive" and 5 being "dangerous"), HOAX.XORIST can be rated as a 3.

How to remove HOAX.XORIST?

Step-by-step Guide for manual removal of HOAX.XORIST:

1. Uninstall HOAX.XORIST using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).
2. Open Task Manager to kill all "HOAX.XORIST" related processes.
3. Use Windows search to find and remove "HOAX.XORIST" files and folders.
4. Run services.msc to disable a "HOAX.XORIST" Windows service.
5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "HOAX.XORIST" scheduled tasks.
6. Open regedit.exe and delete HOAX.XORIST registry keys and values.
7. Check your shortcuts on your desktop and in the Start menu for HOAX.XORIST presence. Fix infected shortcuts.
8. Remove a virus from Google Chrome.
9. Remove a virus from Internet Explorer.
10. Remove a virus from Mozilla Firefox.
11. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.

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