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Do you know what ErrorSmart is?

DESCRIPTION

ErrorSmart was discovered to be a rogue anti-spyware program running lose on the internet around the world. ErrorSmart seems to be one of the malicious programs that computer users install manually and end up purchasing it before they find out that it is no-good for removal of spyware.

Once ErrorSmart aka Error Smart is installed, usually manually, it will start to scan your system only it is not a real scan, one that displays erroneous results as a scare tactic. What may be most dangerous about ErrorSmart is that it has the potential to hijack your homepage (settings) which could redirect you to a malicious site that promotes other rogue anti-spyware programs. Another scary part about ErrorSmart is it is known to download other malicious files onto your computer without your permission.

In non-techie terms: ErrorSmart can be very difficult to remove manually but even harder to get your money back if you make the mistake of purchasing the full version of ErrorSmart. ErrorSmart is basically a clone of other rogues such as SystemErrorFixer and Errorsafe as they all behave very similar. Do not make the mistake of purchasing or downloading ErrorSmart or any of its clones. www.errorsmart.com is a site found to promote and sell ErrorSmart. You should also stay away from www.errorsmart.com.

ErrorSmart 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

ErrorSmart Manual Removal Instructions

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

1. Uninstall ErrorSmart Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall ErrorSmart if found.
2. To stop ErrorSmart 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 ErrorSmart processes:
   ErrorSmart.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To unregister ErrorSmart 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 ErrorSmart registry keys:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ErrorSmart
   

4. 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.
5. Remove ErrorSmart Directories.
   To find ErrorSmart directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

   Search and delete the following ErrorSmart directories:
   %AppData%\ErrorSmart
   %ProgramFiles%\ErrorSmart
   %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\ErrorSmart
   

   Right-click on the ErrorSmart folder and select Delete.

   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder ErrorSmart and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting ErrorSmart could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove ErrorSmart icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the ErrorSmart manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your ErrorSmart 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 ErrorSmart will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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