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Do you know what SchutzTool is?

DESCRIPTION

SchutzTool or Schutz Tool is a rogue anti-spyware program that sneaks into your computer through a Trojan infection. SchutzTool is known to target mainly the German speaking community. SchutzTool may perform malicious activities on an infected computer putting you at risk for other attacks. SchutzTool will drastically slow down the performance of your computer leaving you without the ability to perform your normal computing duties. SchutzTool is not a helpful tool but rather a tool for stealing your money. SchutzTool attempts to target computer users who may fall victim to purchasing a phony program.

SchutzTool may present itself as a helper or removal tool for spyware parasites. SchutzTool is not designed as a good working spyware removal tool.

In non-techie terms: SchutzTool is designed and promoted by hackers in an attempt to get you to purchase the SchutzTool program. SchutzTool is not a legitimate program and does not do you any good. Do not under any circumstances purchase SchutzTool.

Aliases: SchutzTool, Schutz Tool

SchutzTool 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.

SchutzTool Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. SchutzTool manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that SchutzTool will be removed completely. So read the SchutzTool 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 SchutzTool Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall SchutzTool if found.
2. To unregister SchutzTool 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 SchutzTool registry keys:

   SchutzTool
   

3. 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.
4. Remove SchutzTool Directories.
   To find SchutzTool directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following SchutzTool directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles%\SchutzTool
   C:\ProgramFiles\Common Files\SchutzTool

   Right-click on the SchutzTool folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

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

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

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