StopBadware2008.com Removal Guide
Do you know what StopBadware2008.com is?
DESCRIPTION
StopBadware2008.com is a malicious site that is known to display a generic warning page that has the text “Insecure Internet activity Threat of virus attack”. We find this message to be totally bogus and used as a tactic to get you to download and purchase the rogue anti-spyware program Antivirus 2008.
On the home page of StopBadware2008.com it has two links where one redirects you to a screen that looks like a system scan is being performed on your system by Antivirus 2008. The scan is fake and misleading. Do not fall for this scam or better yet, save yourself the aggravation and avoid visiting StopBadware2008.com altogether.
In non-techie terms: Many times computer users are redirected to malicious websites such as StopBadware2008.com because of a Trojan infection or misleading link. If you yourself on the StopBadware2008.com webpage then you should exit it right away. Do not visit StopBadware2008.com voluntarily under any circumstances.
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StopBadware2008.com fake scan image:
Did you mistakenly download or install Antivirus 2008 from StopBadware2008.com? If you did then you may want to utilize the Antivirus 2008 Removal Guide.
StopBadware2008.com 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.
Stopbadware2008.com Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Stopbadware2008.com manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Stopbadware2008.com will be removed completely. So read the Stopbadware2008.com 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 Stopbadware2008.com Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Stopbadware2008.com if found. - To remove Stopbadware2008.com icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
Right-click on the Stopbadware2008.com folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Stopbadware2008.com and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Stopbadware2008.com could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
You’ve completed the Stopbadware2008.com manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Stopbadware2008.com 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 Stopbadware2008.com will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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