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SpyLocked Removal Instructions (How-to remove SpyLocked)

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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.jpg

SpyLocked Removal Instructions:Step 1:
  • Download:
    Use this URL to download the latest version (the file contains both English and French versions):
    http://siri.geekstog...mitfraudFix.exe

    Mirrors: Alternate official download locations for Smitfraudfix.exe
    http://siri.urz.free...mitfraudFix.exe
    http://telechargemen...itfraudfix.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
    cmd.exe.jpg
  • 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
    smitfraudfix.jpg
  • 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.beyondlog...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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thank U very much.
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removed malware advice

Edited by Rorschach112, 15 February 2010 - 05:41 AM.

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