Security Scanner 2008 Removal Guide
Do you know what Security Scanner 2008 is?
DESCRIPTION
Security Scanner 2008 (SecurityScanner2008) is a rogue anti-spyware program that claims to be a spyware removal application but we find that it does not remove any spyware from in infected machine. Security Scanner 2008, once installed, performs automatic system scans that display fake results. In addition to the fake scan results, popup alerts are displayed as a scare tactic making you believe that you must purchase Security Scanner 2008 in order to remove the infections that it has alerted you of. Security Scanner 2008 may come directly from www.securityscanner2008.com which is also known to sell the full version of Security Scanner 2008.
You may find yourself on a malicious site that SecurityScanner 2008 sends you too or even www.securityscanner2008.com which should never be visited because it is part of the ultimate scheme of taking your money. Many fake anti-spyware programs such as Security Scanner 2008 have the ability to take over functions on your computer. You should never install or purchase Security Scanner 2008 under any circumstances.
Aliases: Security Scanner 2008, SecurityScanner 2008, SecurityScanner2008, www.SecurityScanner2008.com.
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Security Scanner 2008 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.
Security Scanner 2008 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Security Scanner 2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Security Scanner 2008 will be removed completely. So read the Security Scanner 2008 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 Security Scanner 2008 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Security Scanner 2008 if found. - To stop Security Scanner 2008 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 Security Scanner 2008 processes:
SecurityScanner2008.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To remove Security Scanner 2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
Right-click on the Security Scanner 2008 folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Security Scanner 2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Security Scanner 2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
You’ve completed the Security Scanner 2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Security Scanner 2008 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 Security Scanner 2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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