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Do you know what Spyware.IEMonster is?

DESCRIPTION

Spyware.IEMonster is a browser hijacker that is also known as Spyware.IEMonster.b and it’s purpose is to promote XPAntivirus, a well known rogue anti-spyware application. Spyware.IEMonster performs devious activities on an infected computer by creating shortcuts to BDSM galleries and uncensored porn which cannot be removed. If the shortcuts are removed they will recreate themselves. This makes Spyware.IEMonster a devilish monster and nuisance to any computer user.

Spyware.IEMonster may generate fake system security alert balloons in the system tray that reads:

WINDOWS ALERT:Critical Systems Warning!
Your system is probably infected with version of Spyware.IEMonster.b Spyware.IEMonster.b is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox Outlook and other programs, including logings and passwords from online baking sessions,EBay, PayPal. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. Spyware.IEMonster then sends stolen passwords and other sensitive information to a php script at a pre specified website where stolen details are logged Click here to protect your computer (recommended) ok or cancel.

In non-techie terms: If the notification message that Spyware.IEMonster generates is clicked on it may open your web browser and point it to the XPAntivirus download page. If a computer user downloads the XPAntivirus rogue anti-spyware program they will further their issues by infecting their computer with another parasite. Spyware.IEMonster may be your worst nightmare if it is not removed as soon as possible.

Aliases: Spyware.IEMonster, Spyware.IEMonster.b, Spyware IEMonster, IEMonster, Zlob.PornAdvertiser.ba

Spyware.IEMonster 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.

Spyware.IEMonster Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Spyware.IEMonster manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Spyware.IEMonster will be removed completely. So read the Spyware.IEMonster 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 Spyware.IEMonster Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Spyware.IEMonster if found.
2. To stop Spyware.IEMonster 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 Spyware.IEMonster processes:
   Spyware.IEMonster.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister Spyware.IEMonster DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Spyware.IEMonster DLLs:
   Spyware.IEMonster.dll
   
   To locate the Spyware.IEMonster DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Spyware.IEMonster and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Spyware.IEMonster 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 Spyware.IEMonster 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 Spyware.IEMonster registry keys:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spyware.IEMonster
   

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

   Right-click on the Spyware.IEMonster folder and select Delete.

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

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

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

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