The Virantix Trojan Removal Guide
Do you know what The Virantix Trojan is?
DESCRIPTION
The Virantix Trojan is a Trojan infection that could change your computer’s security settings leaving your system vulnerable to attacks. The Virantix Trojan can infect a users system through P2P websites and video codec downloads. The Virantix Trojan may generate fake popup and security alert messages to get users to purchase rogue anti-spyware software.
Do you ever get this error message?
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.
In non-techie terms: The Virantix Trojan, like any other rogue anti-spyware program, is designed to use illicit tactics to extort money from you. The Virantix Trojan has convincing popup alert messages making users believe that they have a spyware infection and must be cleaned. Do not under any circumstances click on the popup’s that The Virantix Trojan generates to download or purchase software.
Virantix Trojan 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.
Virantix Trojan Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Virantix Trojan manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Virantix Trojan will be removed completely. So read the Virantix Trojan 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 Virantix Trojan Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Virantix Trojan if found. - To remove Virantix Trojan icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
Right-click on the Virantix Trojan folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Virantix Trojan and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Virantix Trojan could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
You’ve completed the Virantix Trojan manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Virantix Trojan 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 Virantix Trojan will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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