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Do you know what Webcry is?

DESCRIPTION

Webcry is a search engine hijacker that redirects your web browser when a search engine results are clicked on a search engines web site such as Yahoo or Google. Webcry is loaded onto your system through a Trojan or a downloaded video codec.

Webcry may redirect a user to a blank web page or an ad may appear with Webcry in the address field. The Trojan that loads Webcry may redirect users to websites like Webcry.com that advertise rogue anti-spyware programs.

In non-techie terms: Web page redirection happens a lot with every day online surfing. A redirection from one site to another simply means you clicked on a specific web address but a different one automatically loads on your web browser. Some redirects are okay and some are the result of being infected with a hijacker such as Webcry. It is up to each user to verify the site that you are purposely visiting. Any user can verify this by paying close attention to the web address listed in the URL or web address field. It is also a benefit to pay close attention to commonly misspelled web address.

Webcry 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Webcry Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Webcry manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Webcry will be removed completely. So read the Webcry 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.

1. Uninstall Webcry Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Webcry if found.
2. To unregister Webcry 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 Webcry registry keys:

   52EA2AED-161F-45A5-EBAC-0293CA8C771C
   4A4CB994-9A38-DF0F-2760-0708BFE8F63A
   

3. 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.
4. To remove Webcry icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Webcry manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Webcry 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 Webcry will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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