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Do you know what WinlFixer is?

DESCRIPTION

WinlFixer is a fake spyware and repair tool very similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs that may display black bugs on your desktop screen. Much like previous fake anti-spyware programs such as Malware Protector 2008, Winlfixer is using the crawling bugs to scare computer users. For the most part, it is part of a scheme to get you to purchase the WinlFixer program. You may think that purchasing the full WinlFixer application will get rid of the bugs. Hate to break the bad news to you but WinlFixer will not do anything for you except take your money.

WinlFixer may be offered on several warez or illegal download websites. WinlFixer may also come from the Vundo trojan infection which has the ability to install WinlFixer on your computer without your permission.

Does WinlFixer sound like WinFixer or remind you of the WinFixer rogue anti-spyware program?

WinlFixer may be classified as a variant of the WinFixer fake anti-spyware program on the internet. You must not confuse the two because WinlFixer uses different methods for its scare tactics such as crawling bugs. If you have WinlFixer installed then you may find that your homepage has been hijacked or your computer starts to run slow.

Example image of black bugs crawling on the screen of a computer with WinlFixer installed:

WinlFixer 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.

WinlFixer Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinlFixer manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinlFixer will be removed completely. So read the WinlFixer 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 WinlFixer Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinlFixer if found.
2. 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.
3. Remove WinlFixer Directories.
   To find WinlFixer directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following WinlFixer directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\WinlFixer
   
   Right-click on the WinlFixer folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder WinlFixer and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting WinlFixer could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
4. To remove WinlFixer icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

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

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