How-to remove SpyLocked (removal instructions)

SpyLocked is a fake warning caused by malware. SpyLocked is usually installed on your system without permission, via a trojan. SpyLocked attempts to look like a legitmate security alerts and/or notifications to trick user to buy a rogue anti-malware program.

Remove SpyLocked:


SpyLocked Removal Instructions:

Step 1:

• Download:
  Use this URL to download the latest version (the file contains both English and French versions):
  http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.exe
  
  Mirrors: Alternate official download locations for Smitfraudfix.exe
  http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe
  http://telechargement.zebulon.fr/259-smitfraudfix.html
  
  
• Search:
  • Double-click smitfraudfix.exe
  • Select 1 and hit Enter to create a report of the infected files. The report can be found at the root of the system drive, usually at C:\rapport.txt
• Clean:
  • Reboot your computer in Safe Mode (before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually)
  • Double-click smitfraudfix.exe
  • Select 2 and hit Enter to delete infect files.
  • You will be prompted: Do you want to clean the registry ? answer Y (yes) and hit Enter in order to remove the Desktop background and clean registry keys associated with the infection.
  • The tool will now check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be prompted to replace the infected file (if found): Replace infected file ? answer Y (yes) and hit Enter to restore a clean file.
  • A reboot may be needed to finish the cleaning process. The report can be found at the root of the system drive, usually at C:\rapport.txt
  
  
• Optional:
  • To restore Trusted and Restricted site zone, select 3 and hit Enter.
  • You will be prompted: Restore Trusted Zone ? answer Y (yes) and hit Enter to delete trusted zone.

Note:
process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a "RiskTool". It is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user.
http://www.beyondlogic.org/consulting/proc...processutil.htm


Optional: Use this step only if your computer still seems infected:

Step 2:

• Reboot your system back into Normal Mode and perform an online scan with Panda ActiveScan

• Once you are on the Panda site click the Scan your PC button.
• A new window will open...click the Check Now button.
  • Enter your Country
  • Enter your State/Province
  • Enter your e-mail address and click send
  • Select either Home User or Company
  • Click the big Scan Now button
• If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
• It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a couple of minutes)
• When the download is complete, click on Local Disks to start the scan
• When the scan completes, if anything malicious is detected, click the See Report button, then Save Report and save it to a convenient location.
  
  To confirm that SpyLocked is removed from your computer

Post the contents of the Panda ActiveScan report, along with a new HijackThis Log, the contents of smitfiles.txt in a new Topic in the Malware Removal Forum

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This is a self-help guide. Use at your own risk.

Important Note: If you need assistance with SpyLocked, please start a new topic in our Malware Removal Forum.

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