UnknownFile Removal Guide

UnknownFile is a potentially unwanted program that can open up security backdoors. This program has been found to showcase advertisements and promote third-party software. Because of this, we suggest removing this PUP from your Windows operating system without further delay. If you are not careful, this program could put your virtual security at serious risk, and this is not what you need. Our expert malware researchers have tested UnknownFile in our internal lab, and we have created this report to show you what was discovered. If you continue reading, you will also learn how to delete UnknownFile.

Do you know how UnknownFile has entered your operating system? Some users download this PUP from its official website unknownfile.com, but, according to our researchers, this program does not work. Unfortunately, this is not the only source of this potentially unwanted program. It was found that this program could also be distributed by third-party installers, some of which could bundle UnknownFile with dangerous malware. Needless to say, if you install this PUP with hijackers, adware, Trojans, and other kinds of malware, you will need to delete it as well, but right now we want to focus on the removal of UnknownFile.

Most users download UnknownFile hoping that it will help them open files with unusual extensions. This PUP can be identified as a file manager, but it cannot open files itself. Instead, it will offer you to use already existing programs or to download software. Needless to say, you should not acquire software with the help of a program that requires removal. If you download software before removing UnknownFile, it is possible that you will need to delete even more threats. You might also have to delete malware if you have interacted with the suspicious advertisements presented by UnknownFile. Although some ads might be harmless, others could promote malware installers and route you to malicious websites. Overall, it is highly likely that you will need to delete malicious programs if you do not delete UnknownFile itself.

If you have little to no experience removing malware manually, it is unlikely that you will be able to delete UnknownFile-related malware yourself. Luckily, the removal of UnknownFile is not that complicated, and you do not need experience to follow our comprehensive removal guide below. Are you sure you can delete all malicious programs manually? Even if you are 100% sure you can delete all malware manually, we still advise using a malware scanner to ensure that you do not miss any hidden threats. Use a malware scanner before and right after you complete the removal operation.

How to delete UnknownFile

Delete from Windows 8.1 and Windows 8:

1. Simultaneously tap keys Win+R to launch RUN.
2. Enter Control Panel and click OK to open the menu.
3. Move to Uninstall a program and right-click UnknownFile.
4. Click the Uninstall button to remove this PUP.

Delete from Windows 7 and Windows Vista:

1. Navigate to the left of the Taskbar and click the Windows icon.
2. Open the Control Panel and navigate to Uninstall a program.
3. Right-click the application you want to remove from your PC.
4. Select Uninstall to get rid of UnknownFile.

Delete from Windows XP:

1. Click the Start button found on left of the Taskbar.
2. Open the Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. In the menu on your left select Change or Remove Programs.
4. Identify the undesirable program, click it, and choose Remove.