How to remove SmitfraudFIXTool?
What is SmitfraudFIXTool?
SmitfraudFIXTool is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. These trojans are typically disguised as Video codecs. SmitfraudFIXTool uses intimidation to trick the user into purchasing it’s “licensed version”.
Once inside and active, SmitfraudFIXTool will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. While this information may be partially true, SmitfraudFIXTool has neither the ability to detect nor remove any threats. This parasite will also perform fake system scans, which produce greatly exaggerated results.
SmitfraudFIXTool capitalizes on the well known freeware application SmitfraudFix. It’s website, smitfraudfixtool.com, is no different than that of any other rogue: there is no useful information and no contact details.
SmitfraudFIXTool is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.
SmitfraudFIXTool is Extremely dangerous
SmitfraudFIXTool is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program SmitfraudFIXTool may spread via Trojans SmitfraudFIXTool may display fake security messages SmitfraudFIXTool may install additional spyware to your computer SmitfraudFIXTool may repair its files, spread or update by itself SmitfraudFIXTool violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual SmitfraudFIXTool removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove SmitfraudFIXTool, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these SmitfraudFIXTool processes:
Remove these SmitfraudFIXTool Registry Entries:
Remove these SmitfraudFIXTool files:
SmitfraudFIXTool 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 SmitfraudFIXTool can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads SmitfraudFIXTool trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, SmitfraudFIXTool offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, SmitfraudFIXTool 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 SmitfraudFIXTool, 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 SmitfraudFIXTool, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as SmitfraudFIXTool, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
