Do not open "VKontakte": the solution to the problem

Have you been registered in the popular social network "VKontakte" for a long time or have you recently registered? In fact, it does not matter, because to face the problem when the site "VKontakte" does not open , absolutely any user can. And to solve this problem is quite difficult, because the reason, because of which it is impossible to get to your page, can be not only a forgotten password.

Who is guilty?

The main reasons for not opening "VKontakte" are the actions of intruders. In the Windows operating system, there is a special program file host. Scammers create various viruses and so-called Trojan programs that attack your computer, change the component of the file mentioned, prescribing other team drains.

As a result, an unsuspecting user tries, as usual, to go to his page and sees the "VKontakte" screensaver with the offer to re-enter the login and password. The fact is that the site you are on when you change the program file is not real. It's just very similar to the original, but if you look closely, you can see the difference.

However, it is not enough what user sotsseti, faced with such a problem, immediately think about the "criminal" substitution. The most unpleasant thing is that all the actions of intruders lead to the fact that you are invited to send an allegedly free SMS to a short number, in order to make sure that you are still a person, and not some kind of bot. And then you get the following: you send sms, money for sending you off, but you can not enter the site. Yes, plus everything, scammers get more login and password from your page. Situation...

Naturally, the user is puzzled why the "VKontakte" page does not open even after sending SMS. Do not wait, it still will not open. You are caught in the bait of scammers. Now let's take a closer look at what to do in order to avoid such unpleasant situations.

How to fix errors

The very first thing to remember is that the social network is absolutely free, the administration of the site does not require any money at registration and the more will not demand a paid confirmation in order to restore the password. But if you are faced with a situation where VKontakte does not open, what to do, we will prompt you.

You should find the host. It is usually located in the program files folder. To search for it, you can try the following path: WINDOWShosts (for Windows 95/98 / ME), WINNTsystem32driversetchosts (for Windows NT / 2000), WINDOWSsystem32driversetchosts (Windows XP / 2003 / Vista).

The next step is to remove absolutely all the lines that contain the following words: vkontakte.ru/, and the beginning of the record can be anything, from your IP number to ordinary digits. After you have cleaned the file, be sure to save the changes made to it and restart the computer.

Using antivirus software

You can go the other way, when VKontakte does not open. If the antivirus program is not installed on your computer, be sure to correct this error. You can also download the anti-virus using the Internet (for example, Dr.Web). You can download it both in free and in the paid version. To speedily cure your computer of malicious utilities, it's best to use the free method and download the healing program quickly.

Have you downloaded it? Excellent! Run the scan for viruses. The program detects malware and sends it to quarantine. After the antivirus is shut down, the computer also needs to be rebooted. Now you can try again to go to the "VKontakte" site.

What to do if cleaning the host and antivirus did not help?

Sometimes it happens that neither cleaning the program file nor using the antivirus can get rid of the problem in question. In this case, you will have to try the following options.

It is possible that your computer picked up the virus svcnost.exe. To get rid of it, you will again have to look for the file in the "Documents and Setting" / "Application data" folders . Try to use the search in order to detect malicious software. Be sure to check the hidden folders.

But if the computer does not detect it, try to find it manually. Viruses sometimes differ in very good conspiracy, along with keyboard keyloggers (spyware).

Most importantly - remember what to look for in the Windows folder. When you find it, delete it immediately, only then make sure that you have completely managed to get rid of it. At the command prompt, there should be no "Autorun" command for this file.

After the final removal, we reboot the computer and try to enter your favorite social network. What, still does not open "VKontakte"? Go ahead.

Another virus?

If you did not find the desired virus or, on the contrary, found that the computer was restarted, but still does not open "VKontakte", do not panic. So, you need to look for another virus called "vkontakte.exe" or "vk.exe". We will identify it through the "Task Manager".

First, open the "Manager" menu and look at all currently running processes. We are looking for those who have the name we need. Found? So, there is a virus on the computer that does not allow you to enter the social network.

What should I do if the PC is infected with vkontakte.exe or vk.exe?

Destroy! First you need to find files with this extension. Open the "Start", then "Search", enter the desired extensions in the search bar, not forgetting to note that all hidden files and folders should be searched.

When the files are found, again, delete them and restart the computer again. And again we try to go to your page.

Helpful Tips

When the question of why "VKontakte" does not open is resolved, be sure to change the password from your page, or even better - from the mailbox. And in the future, to avoid problems like: "I want to go to the" VKontakte "site, my page does not open!" - be sure to use antivirus software.

All malware and Trojans, as a rule, attack a computer that does not have any anti-virus software. Therefore, update the installed antivirus programs on time and do not visit suspicious sites, which you will necessarily be warned by the same antivirus. Always check unknown files and programs for viruses contained in them before installing on your computer.