MalwareCrush Removal Guide
Do you know what MalwareCrush is?
DESCRIPTION
MalwareCrush is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses aggressive and annoying popup tactics to get you to purchase their full version of MalwareCrush. MalwareCrush usually installs itself into your PC through harmful malware and Trojans files that may have been downloaded though other system files such as codecs. If you download a video codec you’re actually installing a Trojan onto your system.
Once your PC is infected with MalwareCrush the symptoms usually result in your PC displaying false security alerts on the windows taskbar. During the false security alerts MalwareCrush will install itself onto your computer without your knowledge or permission running the possibility of corrupting important data. When MalwareCrush does hit a roadblock it might be your bank account or personal information on your computer system. You do not want that to happen so guard yourself appropriately.
After MalwareCrush is actually installed on your system it will run automatic scans of your system displaying the scan results of malware and Trojan files that initially installed MalwareCrush. MalwareCrush will not give up with its task at hand, you will continue to get annoying warning messages until either you or your computer system decide to give in by slowing down, crashing, or just giving you a serious headache.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. It is all part of a trap to get you to purchase a full version of MalwareCrush. Do not under any circumstances purchase MalwareCrush as it is not a reliable anti-spyware software program.
MalwareCrush 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.
MalwareCrush Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. MalwareCrush manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that MalwareCrush will be removed completely. So read the MalwareCrush 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 MalwareCrush Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall MalwareCrush if found. - To stop MalwareCrush 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 MalwareCrush processes:
uninst.exe
wupeng.exe
MalwareCrush.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To unregister MalwareCrush 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 MalwareCrush 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 MalwareCrush Directories.
To find MalwareCrush directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Search and delete the following MalwareCrush directories:
%ProgramFiles%\MalwareCrush
Right-click on the MalwareCrush folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder MalwareCrush and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting MalwareCrush could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove MalwareCrush icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the MalwareCrush manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your MalwareCrush 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 MalwareCrush will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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