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Do you know what WinPerformance is?

DESCRIPTION

WinPerformance is a recent rogue anti-spyware program that uses menacing tactics to get users to purchase a licensed version of WinPerformance. WinPerformance is one of the latest rogue programs to hit the internet which is spread from the well known Zlob Trojan infection. The infection that installs WinPerformance is usually downloaded through video codecs or P2P sites. WinPerformance uses deceiving popups and system alert messages to incite users to use the WinPerformance program to clean their system.

WinPerformance is nothing more than another scam and must not be trusted. The only performance you will get out of WinPerformance is making your hard earned money disapper through the purchase of a bogus program.

In non-techie terms: WinPerformance is not a legitimate spyware removal tool WinPerformance was created by hackers to extort money from you by use of their illicit tactics. Uses must not under any circumstances download or purchase the WinPerformance program or any software related to WinPerformance.

WinPerformance 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.

WinPerformance Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinPerformance manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinPerformance will be removed completely. So read the WinPerformance 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 WinPerformance Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinPerformance if found.
2. To stop WinPerformance processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these WinPerformance processes:
   winspeedup_installer.exe
   zhdtk3ccls.exe
   WinPerformance.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister WinPerformance DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these WinPerformance DLLs:
   main.dll
   zlib.dll
   
   To locate the WinPerformance DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type WinPerformance and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the WinPerformance DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).
4. To unregister WinPerformance 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 WinPerformance registry keys:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\winperformance user_id
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\winperformance
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\winperformance displayicon
   WinPerformance
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\winperformance demo_id
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\winperformance displayname
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run winperformance
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\winperformance host
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\winperformance uninstallstring
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\winperformance
   

5. 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.
6. Remove WinPerformance Directories.
   To find WinPerformance directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

   Search and delete the following WinPerformance directories:
   %ProgramFiles%\WinPerformance
   

   Right-click on the WinPerformance folder and select Delete.

   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder WinPerformance and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting WinPerformance could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

7. To remove WinPerformance icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

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

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