How do I remove the Spycrush spyware with Spyware Doctor?

Question

How do I remove the Spycrush spyware with Spyware Doctor?
I have just got Spyware Doctor and I did the scan and removed some spyware but it did not remove the spycrush. Can some one help?

Answer 1

Roguefix.bat
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

This tool will scan for, Roguescanners Desktop/Homepage Hijackers Trojans Codec's and accompanying malware. Removes SpyCrush

Per
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2007-053116-4623-99&tabid=1
Updated: May 31, 2007 7:05:59 PM
Type: Other
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior
SpyCrush is a security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.

Answer 2

Your computer has a Smitfraud infection.

It is very doubtful that Your Spyware Doctor will be able to remove it.

Almost all "general purpose","all-in one" spyware and virus removal programs such as AVG, Norton, or Spybot S & D cannot remove it. A specialised removal tool is almost always needed.

I would use SmitFraudFix for WinXP, Win2K. It's free.


"This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware: AdwarePunisher, AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, AntivirusGolden, AVGold, BraveSentry, MalwareWipe, MalwareWiped, MalwaresWipeds, MalwareWipePro, MalwareWiper, PestCapture, PestTrap, PSGuard, quicknavigate.com, Registry Cleaner, Security iGuard, Smitfraud, SpyAxe, SpyCrush, SpyDown, SpyFalcon, SpyGuard, SpyHeal, SpyHeals, SpyLocked, SpyMarshal, SpySheriff, SpySoldier, Spyware Vanisher, Spyware Soft Stop, SpywareLocked, SpywareQuake, SpywareKnight, SpywareSheriff, SpywareStrike, Startsearches.net, TitanShield Antispyware, Trust Cleaner, UpdateSearches.com, Virtual Maid, VirusBlast, VirusBurst, Win32.puper, WinHound..."

It's a free tool from:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
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BTW, This Smitfraud often gets installed when someone goes to view a video at a "not-so well-known" website. The website will say that a "special" codec is needed to view it, and asks to download it to you. If you allow the download, you will NOT be downloading a codec, you will actually download a trojan called Zlob. The moral is, never allow a website to download "stuff" unless it's a well known and respected site. And oh yeah, that video would have played just fine without that "special" codec! P2P downloads using programs such as Limewire have also been known to be infected with Smitfraud.

Good luck.

Answer 3

This will remove it, free.

SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones.Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

http://superantispyware.com/

After it is removed, you should clean out your registry, free.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware
http://ccleaner.com

Answer 4

Spyware Doctor removes spy to some extent. Any AntiSpyware program like spyware doctor will remove your computer's spies to some extent, If your computer is attacked by a some dangerous spy, then these programs will also not do anything for your pc. If you are buying the product then it is capable of providing ultimate security...

Answer 5

We get so many questions on Spycrush!

I have a site that will probably help you out. It includes links, guides, reviews, screen grabs of interest and, more

importantly screen by screen how to's to sort out infections. It also gives my contact details, through you are free to

just
message me via here on Yahoo! Answers

http://www.spam-spyware.info

and covered it (specifically) here:
http://www.ackadia.com/forum/posting.php?mode=edit&f=15&p=14 (meat of it copied below)

You might also want to consider SiteAdvisor from McAfee: It it free, though there is an enhanced pro version.
(It warns you whether a webpage or link is likely to be dodgy - before you get caught out)

http://www.siteadvisor.com

Trusted spyware products include:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

Search&Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Sunblet Software's CounterSpy (15 day trial)
http://www.sunbelt-software.com

Despite other opinions, for a good anti-virus security suite,
Norton 360 is to be recommended (15 day trial available)
http://www.symantec.com

A list of other AV security companies is here:
http://www.ackadia.com/computer/computer-security/antivirus-companies.php

You'll find this relevant:
http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-virus/avmyzor-may01.htm
Description:
W32.Myzor.Fk is a threat detected by rogue antispyware program...
It also hijacks Internet Browser and redirects the webpage to the following websites...

Elsewhere ( http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-virus/fakesecsite.htm ) they list 25 related sites they know of, they are a number more. I'll add to the list later if I get a chance.

i.e. It's a worm they created to scam you into buying software to remove it. Fraud, really

CastleCops has a particularly good take on it the Spycrush / Spylocked / Spyfalcon / Spyaxe / Smitfraud family:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_SpyAxe_Removal

A guide to manually removing this family with the SmitfraudFix Utility ( http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php ) can be read here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

Anyone still having trouble can feel free to contact me and I'll see what I can do to help.

Answer 6

There is only one answer to this. You need to get a more powerful and Effective anti-spyware tool.

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You can download and scan your computer for free.

Answer 7

Download a program called hijackthis, google it, then get a log and post it on

http://forums.techguy.org/

They will guide you through all of the steps you need to remove the spyware

Answer 8

You are infected with a version of Smitfraud. You can use the link below for removal instructions.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic80749.html

Answer 9

Not all antispy programs will catch every spy program so it's always good to have more than one.