ErrorInspector Removal Guide

Published by Mya on November 26, 2007 08:52 pm under Spyware Help

Do you know what ErrorInspector is?

DESCRIPTION

ErrorInspector is a rogue anti-spyware application that gives exaggerated reports of registry errors on the computer, security scans and/or pop-up security alerts to try to intimidate you into purchasing ErrorInspector. ErrorInspector may also cause data loss, data theft, system crashes, and may download other spyware.

ErrorInspector can be installed through a web browser security hole, or through a Trojan, usually Looksky or Zlob.

When ErrorInspector scans you computer, it would find a greatly exaggerated amount of spyware and when you want to remove them by pressing “Repair now!” your browser redirects to ErrorInspector’s website, suggesting that you buy the full version of the program.

In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Do not click on ErrorInspector fake security messages.

ERRORINSPECTOR OVERVIEW

Name: ErrorInspector v.3.8
Type: Rogue Anti-spyware program
Size: 1818624 bytes
MD5: %program_files%\ErrorInspector\7ffe0f3cb476f7f52372c7c5b0ad23db

ErrorInspector Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files.
SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

ErrorInspector Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. ErrorInspector manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that ErrorInspector will be removed completely. So read the ErrorInspector removal steps carefully and good luck.

Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

Uninstall ErrorInspector Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall ErrorInspector v.3.8 if found.
To stop ErrorInspector processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.

Search and stop these ErrorInspector processes:
%ProgramFiles%\ErrorInspector (Free)\Uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%\ErrorInspector (Free)\errorinsp.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\[RANDOM NAME].exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To unregister ErrorInspector registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.

Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.

Search and delete these ErrorInspector registry keys:
```
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\ErrorInspector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{47471D59-F1C9-4c5c-B9F1-80FC173C1AD4}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ErrorInspector
```
If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
Remove ErrorInspector Directories.
To find ErrorInspector directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

Search and delete the following ErrorInspector directories:
%ProgramFiles%\ErrorInspector (Free)\

Right-click on the ErrorInspector folder and select Delete.

A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.

Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove ErrorInspector icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the ErrorInspector manual removal instructions!

I hope this article has helped you solve your ErrorInspector problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that ErrorInspector will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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