How to remove Smart Protection 2012?
What is Smart Protection 2012?
Smart Protection 2012 is a rogue anti-spyware that applies misleading strategy in order to make its victims believe that they must purchase its licensed version. In reality, such version doesn’t even exist and malware should be removed from the system as soon as it manages to get there. To convice its victims that they should register licensed version, Smart Protection 2012, just like its predecessor Security Sphere 2012, starts displaying faked alerts and system scanners that usually report about numerous viruses detected. However, only Smart Protection 2012 is the only scam that is distributed by trojans viruses. In most of the cases, they manage to come without any user’s permission asked. Please, keep in mind that you must remove Smart Protection 2012 before it lets more viruses on your computer.
In order to start once you reboot your computer, Smart Protection 2012 modifies that system and also drops some faked harmless files that should be detected as dangerous malware next. Then it starts displaying annoying system scanners and alerts that interrupt victims every time they start using their machines. However, you must keep in mind that all system scanners displayed by Smart Protection 2012 have nothing to do with the real security status of your system. In other words, every pop up from Smart Protection 2012 is deceptive and should never be trusted. In most of the cases they report:
Warning: Your computer is infected
Detected spyware infection!
Click this message to install the last update of security software…Smart Protection 2012 Warning
Your computer is still infected with dangerous viruses. Activate antivirus protection to prevent data loss and avoid theft of your credit card details.
Click here to activate protection.
However, it’s obvious that it’s almost impossible to ignore those warning notifications popping up out of nowhere. That’s why you should remove Smart Protection 2012 as soon as you notice its alerts. When trying to get rid of this malware, you may find some difficulties with launching your anti-spyware program. To remove Smart Protection 2012, you should reboot your computer to safe mode with networking first and then go online to download your anti-spyware. We recommend scanning with Spyware Doctor, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or Hitman Pro that are safe and effective. If you are disabled from getting online, type this address in your browser address bar:
http://www.2-viruses.com/downloads/spyhunter-i.exe . This will help you to download the anti-spyware program and additionally launch it for scanning the system.
UPDATE: use this registration code to disable Smart Protection 2012: AA39754E-715219CE (source: S!Ri)
Video Guide for Smart Protection 2012 Removal
Smart Protection 2012 is Extremely dangerous
Smart Protection 2012 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Smart Protection 2012 may spread via Trojans Smart Protection 2012 may display fake security messages Smart Protection 2012 may install additional spyware to your computer Smart Protection 2012 may repair its files, spread or update by itself Smart Protection 2012 violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Smart Protection 2012 detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Smart Protection 2012 and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Smart Protection 2012 screenshots
Manual Smart Protection 2012 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Smart Protection 2012, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Smart Protection 2012 processes:
Remove these Smart Protection 2012 Registry Entries:
Remove these Smart Protection 2012 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Smart Protection 2012 infected files and get help in Smart Protection 2012 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Smart Protection 2012 and similar threats.
Smart Protection 2012 is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Smart Protection 2012 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Smart Protection 2012 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Smart Protection 2012 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Smart Protection 2012 does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Smart Protection 2012, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Smart Protection 2012, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Smart Protection 2012, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
I just had to deal with removal of this virus on a friends computer, It was very tricky but was pretty straight forward one you found the random hash it was using.
Let me know if you have any questions on removing this threat.