Trojan.Win32.Patched Removal Guide
Do you know what Trojan.Win32.Patched is?
DESCRIPTION
Trojan.Win32.Patched is a Trojan name that appears on fake warning messages distributed by trojan/spyware makers and are used to strike fear into people and make you download a rogue anti-spyware program. Trojan.Win32.Patched warning messages appear when you’ve been infected by a Trojan usually found in several bogus video codecs used to view video files. Trojan.Win32.Patched is not a virus by itself, however it distributes popular rogue anti-spyware programs such as IE Defender.
Trojan.Win32.Patched’s fake warning message will constantly pop up on your screen and trigger you to buy a rogue anti-spyware program simply out of fear of what your computer has. Even though you’re infected with a Trojan, the program that is linked to the fake warning message is not reliable. Use a notable and reliable anti-spyware program to get rid of the Trojan that is causing the fake warning message to pop up. Once you click on the Trojan.Win32.Patched’s fake alert message, you will be directed to IEDefender’s home site, or whatever rogue anti-spyware program’s home site is popular among the spyware makers, to purchase the commercial version of the rogue anti-spyware program.
Trojan.Win32.Patched Fake Warning Message:
System Error!
Your PC is infected by Trojan.Win32.Patched
It’s dangerous for your system (critical files can be lost)!
Click OK to download the antispyware program to clean your system! (Recommended)
Trojan.Win32.Patched’s error message is a crafty and scary approach that ultimately has you convinced that you have a spyware problem and that you need to download their rogue anti-spyware program. Do not fall under the trojan makers’ tricks and do not download any program recommended on Trojan.Win32.Patched’s fake warning message.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Be careful when you remove Trojan.Win32.Patched because even some anti-spyware programs can have a hard time removing it. If the anti-spyware program that you’re currently using is not able to remove Trojan.Win32.Patched, try SmitFraudFix for free and let me know if it worked you. Post your experience with Trojan.Win32.Patched or SmitFraudFix.
Trojan.Win32.Patched 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.
Trojan.Win32.Patched Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Trojan.Win32.Patched manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Trojan.Win32.Patched will be removed completely. So read the Trojan.Win32.Patched 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 Trojan.Win32.Patched Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Trojan.Win32.Patched if found. - To remove Trojan.Win32.Patched icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
Right-click on the Trojan.Win32.Patched folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Trojan.Win32.Patched and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Trojan.Win32.Patched could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
You’ve completed the Trojan.Win32.Patched manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Trojan.Win32.Patched 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 Trojan.Win32.Patched will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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Thank you so much for your guide. I received the exact same error message as you described and couldn’t get rid of the annoying “System Error” message. I installed Trend Micro and SpySweeper and they couldn’t find the infected files. I even dowmloaded critical updates from Microsoft, including their Malware Sweeper annnnnd NOTHING. I followed your instructions for the “Automatic Removal” and downloading the SmitfraudFix and that was that…DONE. No more annoying errors. Thank again
Marlon
Thank you so much for the help. I was scared my computer was trashed but your method really did work. Thank you so much
thank you it worked and no more fake messages