WinFix Master Removal Guide
Do you know what WinFix Master is?
DESCRIPTION
WinFix Master is a recent scam known to be a fake anti-spyware program. WinFix Master greets computer users with annoying popups and fake system alert messages in an attempt to inform users that they are infected with parasites. The big catch to these messages is that WinFix Master is the actual parasite that it should be displaying in an alert message. Instead, WinFix Master displays erroneous messages while performing system scans with the same type of results.
WinFix Master is a complete scam and you should not trust WinFix Master. WinFix Master is a master at deciving computer users and does not actually remove spyware or infections from your computer. WinFix Master comes from a Trojan infection usually the Vundo Trojan or Zlob Trojan which can infiltrate your system through a video codec download or dirty website.
In non-techie terms: WinFix Master is like many other rogue applications in the way they use illicit tactics to get computer users to purchase a full version of the program. WinFix Master is a waste of time and money. Do not under any circumstances purchase WinFix Master.
Aliases: WinFix Master, WinFixMaster, Win Fix Master
WinFix Master 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.
WinFix Master Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinFix Master manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinFix Master will be removed completely. So read the WinFix Master 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 WinFix Master Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinFix Master if found. - To stop WinFix Master 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 WinFix Master processes:
WinFixMaster_Installer[1].exe
WinFixMaster.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To unregister WinFix Master 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 WinFix Master registry keys: - 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 WinFix Master Directories.
To find WinFix Master directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Search and delete the following WinFix Master directories:
%AppData%\WinFix Master
%ProgramFiles%\WinFix Master
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinFix Master
Right-click on the WinFix Master folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder WinFix Master and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting WinFix Master could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove WinFix Master icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the WinFix Master manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your WinFix Master 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 WinFix Master will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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