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Do you know what SpyMaxx is?

DESCRIPTION

SpyMaxx is a fraudulent anti-spyware program causing major issues for internet users this month. SpyMaxx uses devious strategies to convince users to purchase the SpyMaxx program in order to remove spyware parasites that it found. The parasites that SpyMaxx scans for and finds are not legitimate results. SpyMaxx may be spread through porn and P2P websites that promote illegal downloads.

SpyMaxx may be advertised as a security program that assists users in the removal of spyware. This is a bogus claim made by malicious websites. SpyMaxx cannot be trusted.

In non-techie terms: SpyMaxx is similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs in the way that it uses illicit tactics to extort money from you. SpyMaxx and any website associated with SpyMaxx must be avoided at all costs. Do not under any circumstances download or purchase SpyMaxx.

Aliases: SpyMaxx, SpyMaxx Antispyware Version 2.3.0

SpyMaxx 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.

SpyMaxx Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. SpyMaxx manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that SpyMaxx will be removed completely. So read the SpyMaxx 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 SpyMaxx Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall SpyMaxx if found.
2. To stop SpyMaxx 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 SpyMaxx processes:
   spymaxx_setup[1].exe
   spymaxx_setup.exe
   SpyMaxx.exe
   sbwltbxa.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister SpyMaxx DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these SpyMaxx DLLs:
   sm_ie_monitor.dll
   
   To locate the SpyMaxx DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type SpyMaxx and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the SpyMaxx DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).
4. To unregister SpyMaxx 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 SpyMaxx registry keys:

   26B0D0DE-6465-493E-94DE-9B8E0725C119
   F4F41439-82FC-4681-ACB0-7D3798F685C0
   DA117CFE-76EF-46A9-B46F-2E3686D088FE
   1077480F-C8C5-41FB-A4CA-06EA44A3D318
   SpyMaxx
   5DD8CEF7-E063-4F85-A8EF-394912AF2A6F
   sm_ie_monitor.ie_monitor
   1E33F406-AB8F-4153-A5C8-089AEFF5CC87
   2A21E363-25D6-43C4-AF76-D04B9681DC62
   9A184764-3693-426E-84FA-E0829DF96919
   71493218-E553-4FA8-85E2-E6D18FA75509
   

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

   Search and delete the following SpyMaxx directories:
   %ProgramFiles%\SpyMaxx
   

   Right-click on the SpyMaxx folder and select Delete.

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

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

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

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