How to remove trojanized Tor Browser

What is trojanized Tor Browser

A trojanized Tor Browser (trojan-rigged Tor browser) is a malicious version of the legitimate Tor Browser, which is designed to provide users with a high level of privacy while browsing the web. Cybercriminals create and distribute these Trojanized versions to inject malicious content and scripts into visited websites, steal sensitive information, and even pilfer funds from cryptocurrency accounts. To identify whether a Tor Browser is legitimate or infected, users should consider the following:

• Digital Signature: The official Tor Browser has a digital signature, while the infected version lacks one. When installing a program without a digital signature, the Windows operating system displays a warning.
• Browser Settings: The infected Tor Browser is configured to be less private than the original one. It stores browsing history, data entered into website forms, and may have modified settings and extensions.
• Download Source: Always download the Tor Browser from the official website or use GetTor. If using official websites is not an option, verify the authenticity of installers downloaded from third-party sources by examining their digital signatures.

How trojanized Tor Browser infects computers

Trojanized Tor Browser installers are often distributed through third-party websites, torrent downloads, or even popular YouTube channels. These installers may be promoted as “security-strengthened” versions of the official Tor Browser or targeted at users in countries where Tor is prohibited, making it harder to download the official version. Once a user downloads and installs the malicious Tor Browser, it can inject spyware, modify browser settings, and compromise the user’s privacy and security. To protect yourself from Trojanized Tor Browsers, always download software from official sources, verify digital signatures, and be cautious of third-party websites and links promoting “enhanced” versions of the Tor Browser.

1. Download trojanized Tor Browser Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall trojanized Tor Browser from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall trojanized Tor Browser using standard methods
4. Remove trojanized Tor Browser files, folders and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting trojanized Tor Browser
6. How to protect from threats, like trojanized Tor Browser

Remove trojanized Tor Browser manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full trojanized Tor Browser removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of trojanized Tor Browser installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove trojanized Tor Browser from Control Panel

To start removing trojanized Tor Browser you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove trojanized Tor Browser from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Tor Browser.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove trojanized Tor Browser from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Tor Browser and click Uninstall.

Remove trojanized Tor Browser from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Tor Browser, click Uninstall.

Remove trojanized Tor Browser from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall trojanized Tor Browser from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Tor Browser in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate Tor Browser in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove trojanized Tor Browser from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Tor Browser in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately or you will need to confirm the action and go through standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall trojanized Tor Browser

In some cases, Tor Browser won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall trojanized Tor Browser. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing Tor Browser folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall Tor Browser in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove Tor Browser.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders and registry keys of trojanized Tor Browser

trojanized Tor Browser files:

tor.exe

trojanized Tor Browser folders:

%AppData%/TorBrowser/

trojanized Tor Browser registry keys:

How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download trojanized Tor Browser

As trojanized Tor Browser is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix windows errors or remove viruses, a good way to avoid the installation of trojanized Tor Browser is to block such ads in browsers. There are a couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you use AdGuard to remove ads by trojanized Tor Browser from browsers. Download free trial here:

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