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Do you know what Homepagecell.com is?

DESCRIPTION

Homepagecell.com is the most recent page hijacker from the Zlob.Trojan group. Homepagecell.com will change your browsers home page to www.Homepagecell.com redirecting you to their homepage each time you try to access your original pre-set homepage.

The actual website Homepagecell.com is designed to place icons on your desktop called Online Security Guide and Security Troubleshooting. Do not click on any of these icons as they will prompt additional scare tactics to force users into downloading rogue anti-spyware programs. Homepagecell or Homepagecell(dot)com is often downloaded from a variant of the previous variant of Zlob.Trojan, VirProtect (VirusProtect).

Do you ever get this popup warning message?

Warning!
W32.Myzor.FK@yf is a virus that infects files with .exe extensions. It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer.

In non-techie terms: Websites such as Homepagecell.com are specifically designed to display popup warning message in an attempt to get a user to download rogue anti-spyware programs. Do not under any circumstances download or purchase the software advertised on sites such as Homepagecell.com. It is always a good practice avoid websites with excessive popups.

Homepagecell.com 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.

Homepagecell.com Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Homepagecell.com manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Homepagecell.com will be removed completely. So read the Homepagecell.com 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 Homepagecell.com Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Homepagecell.com if found.
2. 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.
3. To remove Homepagecell.com icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

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

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