Archive for October, 2010

What is Smart Defragmenter, How to remove Smart Defragmenter

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

Smart Defragmenter is a harmful program.

remove It is a malicious program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Smart Defragmenter associated files and folders:

%Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
%Temp%\{RANDOM}
%Temp%\{RANDOM}.dat
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Smart Defragmenter.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Defragmenter\Smart Defragmenter.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Defragmenter\Uninstall Smart Defragmenter.lnk

Smart Defragmenter associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Core filename: {RANDOM}.exe
Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe
HijackThis shows Smart Defragmenter:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: Smart Defragmenter is a fake computer defragmenter and optimization tool that uses misleading tactic in order to trick you into purchasing its paid version.

How to remove: use the Smart Defragmenter removal instructions.

What is AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe, How to remove AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe

Friday, October 29th, 2010

AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: AntiVirus_Solution_2010
Filename: AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | AntiVirus Solution 2010

Command: %AppData%\AntiVirus Solution 2010\AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AntiVirus Solution 2010] “C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AntiVirus Solution 2010\AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe” /STARTUP

DDS Line:

uRun: [AntiVirus Solution 2010] C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AntiVirus Solution 2010\AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“AntiVirus Solution 2010″=C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AntiVirus Solution 2010\AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe

Description: core component of AntiVirus Solution 2010 (fake antivirus)

How to remove: use the AntiVirus Solution 2010 removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop. Before saving, in the Save dialog, rename HijackThis.exe to explorer.exe !!!

3. Run HijackThis. Main menu opens. Click to “Do a system scan only” button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AntiVirus Solution 2010] “C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AntiVirus Solution 2010\AntiVirus_Solution_2010.exe” /STARTUP

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is dirhuntsetup70700.exe, How to remove dirhuntsetup70700.exe

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

dirhuntsetup70700.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: dirhuntsetup70700
Filename: dirhuntsetup70700.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | dirhuntsetup70700.exe

Command: %AppData%\{RANDOM}\dirhuntsetup70700.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [dirhuntsetup70700.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\B76257BB6A9ED845C357E1FB3A384BA1\dirhuntsetup70700.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [dirhuntsetup70700.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\B76257BB6A9ED845C357E1FB3A384BA1\dirhuntsetup70700.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“dirhuntsetup70700.exe”=C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\B76257BB6A9ED845C357E1FB3A384BA1\dirhuntsetup70700.exe

Description: core component of Antimalware Doctor (rogue antispyware)

How to remove: use the Antimalware Doctor removal guide or the steps below.

1. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop.

2. Run HijackThis. Main menu opens. Click to “Do a system scan only” button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [dirhuntsetup70700.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\B76257BB6A9ED845C357E1FB3A384BA1\dirhuntsetup70700.exe

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is Antispyway.com, How to remove Antispyway.com

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Antispyway.com is a malicious website

remove The site was created to spread Antivirus Action. If your browser is redirected to Antispyway.com, then you should immediately check your PC using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

IP Address: 93.174.88.136
Site addess: Antispyway.com
Description: Antispyway.com is not related with legit security company and can only be seen on infected computers. The site used to promote the rogue antispyware program called Antivirus Action.

How to remove: use the antispyway.com removal instructions in order to remove this infection.

What is desktoplayer.exe, How to remove desktoplayer.exe

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

desktoplayer.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: desktoplayer
Filename: desktoplayer.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon | Userinit

Command: c:\program files\microsoft\desktoplayer.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Winlogon->Userinit
HijackThis Category: F2
HijackThis Line:

F2 – REG:system.ini: UserInit=c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,,c:\program files\microsoft\desktoplayer.exe

DDS Line:

mWinlogon: Userinit=c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,,c:\program files\microsoft\desktoplayer.exe

Combofix:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon]
“Userinit”=”c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,,c:\program files\microsoft\desktoplayer.exe”

Description: component of Win32.ramnit trojan

How to remove: use HijackThis + Kaspersky virus removal tool

What is terrapoint700x0main.exe, How to remove terrapoint700x0main.exe

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

terrapoint700x0main.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: terrapoint700x0main
Filename: terrapoint700x0main.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | terrapoint700x0main.exe

Command: %AppData%\{RANDOM}\terrapoint700x0main.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [terrapoint700x0main.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\terrapoint700x0main.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [terrapoint700x0main.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\terrapoint700x0main.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“terrapoint700x0main.exe”=C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\terrapoint700x0main.exe

Description: core component of Antimalware Doctor (rogue antispyware)

How to remove: use the Antimalware Doctor removal guide or the steps below.

1. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop.

2. Run HijackThis. Main menu opens. Click to “Do a system scan only” button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [terrapoint700x0main.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\terrapoint700x0main.exe

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is ThinkPoint, How to remove ThinkPoint

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

ThinkPoint is a harmful program.

remove It is a fake security program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

ThinkPoint associated files and folders:

%AppData%\hotfix.exe
%AppData%\{RANDOM}.bat

ThinkPoint associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “WarnOnPost” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “WarnOnZoneCrossing” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “WarnonBadCertRecving” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “WarnOnPostRedirect” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon | “Shell” = “%AppData%\hotfix.exe”

Core filename: hotfix.exe
Command: %AppData%\hotfix.exe
Description: fake antivirus that is installed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials FakeAlert trojan

How to remove: use the ThinkPoint removal instructions or the steps below.

1. When Windows is loaded press CTRL + ALT + DEL to open Windows Task Manager. Select hotfix.exe process and click to “End process” button.

2. Click File -> New Task. Type explorer and Press Enter. It will display the Windows desktop and taskbar.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is antispytag.com, How to remove antispytag.com

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Antispytag.com is a malicious website

remove The site was created to spread Antivirus Action. If your browser is redirected to antispytag.com, then you should immediately check your PC using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

IP Address: 93.174.88.136
Site addess: antispytag.com
Description: antispytag.com is not related with legitimate security company and can only be seen on infected computers. The site used to promote the rogue antispyware program called Antivirus Action.

How to remove: use the antispytag removal instructions or the steps below in order to remove this infection.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is Smart Engine, How to remove Smart Engine

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Smart Engine is a harmful program.

remove It is a fake security program, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Smart Engine associated files and folders:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da1933\SMda1_2121.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Smart Engine
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Smart Engine\cookies.sqlite
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Smart Engine.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Smart Engine.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Smart Engine\Instructions.ini
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Engine.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Smart Engine.lnk

Smart Engine associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Smart Engine
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes | URL = “http://findgala.com/?&uid=1002&q={searchTerms}”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes | URL = “http://findgala.com/?&uid=1002&q={searchTerms}”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download | RunInvalidSignatures = “1″
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes | URL = “http://findgala.com/?&uid=1002&q={searchTerms}”

Core filename: SMda1_2121.exe
Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da1933\SMda1_2121.exe
HijackThis shows Smart Engine:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Smart Engine] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da2933\SMda2_2121.exe” /s /d

Description: rogue antispyware program

How to remove: use the Smart Engine removal guide or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

4. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

Commands
[resethosts]

Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

What is {RANDOM}agnz.exe, How to remove {RANDOM}agnz.exe

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

{RANDOM}agnz.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {RANDOM}agnz.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}

Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run, HKLM-> Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe
uRun: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“{RANDOM}”=%Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“{RANDOM}”=%Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe

Description: core component of Antivirus Action. Antivirus Action is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use the Antivirus Action removal instructions or the steps below.

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).