How Do You Remove “About: Blank” From My Computer?
“About: Blank” is the name of the page that repeatedly appears in your Web browser when your computer has been infected with the About: Blank computer virus. The About: Blank virus is a variant of the Cool Web Search virus. Both viruses change your Web browser homepage, redirect your Internet searches, slow your computer, and decrease your available memory. In addition, the About: Blank virus may disable your antivirus program and prevent you from visiting security Websites. Consequently, you may need to remove the virus manually. Press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “Delete.” Click on the “Task Manager” and then click on the “Processes” tab. Right-click on each of the following processes and select “End Process.” “phafxfa.exe” “svhost.exe” “smbdins.exe” “sethcd.exe” “tsmsetup.exe” Hold down the Windows key and press “R.” The Run box opens. Type “regedit” into the Run box and click “OK.” The Registry Editor opens. Locate the following registry entries in the Registry Editor and delete them. To delet
