spyware S&D had detected a virus called SMITFRAUD-C it cannot delete it how do i?

Answer 1

http://www.precisesecurity.com/adware-spy/awtss-005dec.htm

try this

Answer 2

Ok these instructions are going to be very long but print them out and follow them step by step. Do not skip a step or else it will not work. Also smitfraud came from an email and it collects personal information. So be sure you did not give out any personal information in an email to someone you didnt know. This is how you manually delete the virus since you cannot through spyware.

Step 1: Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs and remove the following programs, if they are found: Security IGuard, Virtual Maid, and Search Maid. Once complete, exit the Add/Remove Programs window.

Step 2: View All Hidden Files on your computer; to do this: Open Windows Explorer, go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View and within hidden files and folders. Once you're there, checkmark 'Show hidden files and folders' and uncheck: 'Hide protected operating system files'.

Step 3:Run HijackThis and place a checkmark in front of the following entries:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - (no file)

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - (no file)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\Windows\taskmon.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [oxpFt] C:\Windows\VAUVPMOV.EXE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Yqjya] C:\PROGRAM FILES\TMXD\TFUFB.EXE

O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://bar.mywebsearch.com ...

O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com ...

O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) http://a840.g.akamai.net ...

Step 4:Reboot your computer into Safe Mode.

Step 5: Step 5: Once in Safe Mode, delete these files or directories. If the files / directories do not exist, do not be concerned.

C:\wp.exe

C:\wp.bmp

C:\bsw.exe

C:\bsw.bmp

C:\Windows\sites.ini

C:\Windows\popuper.exe

C:\Windows\System32\wldr.dll

C:\Windows\System32\helper.exe

C:\Windows\System32\intmonp.exe

C:\Windows\System32\msmsgs.exe

C:\Windows\System32\ole32vbs.exe

C:\Windows\system32\msole32.exe

C:\Windows\System32\Log Files

C:\Program Files\Search Maid

C:\Program Files\Virtual Maid

C:\Program Files\Security IGuard

C:\Windows\Temp\icsupp95.exe

C:\Windows\taskmon.exe

Step 6: Reboot your computer. Your desktop should be restored, and the background may appear as black.

Step 7: In order to restore your desktop settings download smitfraud.reg (link below). Save this file to your desktop; once it's there, double click it and when Windows asks you to merge the data, click Yes.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/reg/smitfraud.reg

Step 8:Reboot your computer. You should now be able to change your desktop settings back to how you would like it. If your desktop still looks strange, go into your display properties and click on the Themes tab. Change the theme to Windows XP and you will now be using the default Windows XP settings. Then change them as you see fit.


Good luck - if you need more help feel free to email me: [e-mail]

Answer 3

restart pc in safe mode run anti virus and spyware. some viruses cannot be removed if they are running. safe mode allows only basic pc function.

Answer 4

After you get rid of it, use the Immunise feature to protect your pc against this installing itself in the first place.
You may need to turn off System Restore and run your anti spyware in Safe Mode.

Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it.

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Both these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1 AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware

And these are useful utilities;
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 5

Spybot S&D is a worthless program. I recommend superantispyware. It is very effective and it is free.

Answer 6

here are a few sites to assist. You realy should update ur virus protection

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic17258.html

http://www.precisesecurity.com/adware-spy/awtss-005dec.htm

Answer 7

Use this I know it works

http://www.topshareware.com/Trojan-Guarder-download-1149.htm