Spy-Rid Removal Guide
Do you know what Spy-Rid is?
DESCRIPTION
Spy-Rid is a fake anti-spyware program designed to mask as a legitimate spyware removal tool. Spy-Rid has its own website with poor attempts to get users to download and purchase the Spy-Rid program. Once Spy-Rid is installed it may display exaggerated scan results of spyware parasites. If a user wants to remove the parasites that Spy-Rid supposedly found they must pay up. The payment system that Spy-Rid redirects users too is a scam also. The redirected payment site is bogus also and may be a way for hackers to steal your personal information.
In non-techie terms: Spy-Rid and the Spy-Rid website are designed by hackers to sucker users into purchasing the Spy-Rid software. Do not under any circumstances download, install, or purchase Spy-Rid.
Aliases: Spy-Rid
Spy-Rid 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.
Spy-Rid Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Spy-Rid manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Spy-Rid will be removed completely. So read the Spy-Rid 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 Spy-Rid Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Spy-Rid if found. - To stop Spy-Rid 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 Spy-Rid processes:
Spy-Rid.exe
SpyRidInstaller.exe
SpyRidInstaller[1].exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To unregister Spy-Rid 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 Spy-Rid 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 Spy-Rid Directories.
To find Spy-Rid directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Search and delete the following Spy-Rid directories:
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Spy-Rid remover
%AppData%\spy-rid.com
%ProgramFiles%\Spy-Rid
Right-click on the Spy-Rid folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Spy-Rid and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Spy-Rid could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove Spy-Rid icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the Spy-Rid manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Spy-Rid 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 Spy-Rid will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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