I, being the idiot that I am, now have “file secure 2.1” running amok on my computer. Can avast do anything about this? I really don’t want to pay for some program so if anyone has any suggestions, I’d greatly appreciate it.
If it is truely running amok, with the popups and all, this should remove it.
Please download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) to your Desktop.
Download this tool from: http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe
copy and paste these instructions into a notepad, you will need it as you will be working in safe mode.
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Restart your computer
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After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
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Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
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Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.
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When you are at the logon prompt, log in as the same user as you usually do.
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When your computer has started in safe mode and you see the desktop.
5.Close all open Windows.
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Now, double-click on the SmitFraudfix icon that should be residing on your desktop
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You will now see a menu in a blue dos screen. Press the number 2 on your keyboard and the press the enter key to choose the option Clean (safe mode recommended).
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The program will start cleaning your computer and go through a series of cleanup processes. When it is done, it will automatically start the Disk Cleanup
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This program will remove all Temp, Temporary Internet Files, and other files that may be leftover files from this infection. This process can take up to a few hours depending on your computer, so please be patient. When it is complete, it will close automatically and you should continue with step 11.
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When Disk Cleanup is finished, you will be presented with an option asking Do you want to clean the registry ? (y/n). At this screen you should press the Y button on your keyboard and then press the enter key.
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When this last routine is finished, you will be presented with a red screen stating Computer will reboot now. Close all applications. You should now press the spacebar on your computer. A counter will appear stating that the computer will reboot in 15 seconds. Do not cancel this countdown and allow your computer to reboot.
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Once the computer has rebooted, you will be presented with a Notepad screen containing a log of all the files removed from your computer. Examine this log, and when you are done, close the Notepad screen. Please Save This Log. We will need to see this. If it is easier for you save it to the desktop.
Your computer should now be free of the SmitFraud infection.
Post the log and a hijackthis log when you are finished.