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Do you know what WinReanimator is?

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WinReanimator, also known as Win Reanimator, is a dirty rogue anti-spyware program usually distributed by porn and other sites infected with the Vundo Trojan. WinReanimator is a clone of the recent UltimateFixer rogue anti-spyware. WinReanimator generates popups and alert messages stating that Windows AntiVirus has detected a spyware infection and you must download anti-spyware protection. This is a scam and desperate attempt by hackers to take your money.

Do you ever get a system alert message like this?

Windows has detected spyware infection!

It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you

Click here to protect your computer from spyware!

WinReanimator and the WinReanimator.com website are similar to other malicious programs and sites designed to use scare tactics through popups and alert messages. WinReanimator and WinReanimator.com are not legitimate tools to clean your system. WinReanimator cannot be trusted.

In non-techie terms: WinReanimator and WinReanimator.com were created by hackers to extort money from you. Do not under any circumstances download or purchase WinReanimator or any programs related to WinReanimator and the WinReanimator.com website. It is always a good suggestion to avoid clicking on any popups or alert messages that resemble the message above.

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WinReanimator 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.

WinReanimator Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinReanimator manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinReanimator will be removed completely. So read the WinReanimator 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 WinReanimator Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinReanimator if found.
2. To stop WinReanimator 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 WinReanimator processes:
   WinReanimator.exe
   install.exe
   install_2.exe
   97734433.EXE
   expavc.exe
   omyragaji.exe
   braviax.exe
   winistr.exe
   expavc.exe

   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.

3. To Unregister WinReanimator DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these WinReanimator DLLs:
   msvcr80.dll
   unzip32.dll
   htmlayout.dll
   pthreadVC2.dll
   msvcm80.dll
   msvcp80.dll
   pthreadvc2.dll
   unzip32.dll
   huzami.dll
   htmlayout.dll
   pthreadvc2.dll
   winreanimator.dll
   izot.dl

   To locate the WinReanimator DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type WinReanimator and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the WinReanimator 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 WinReanimator 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 WinReanimator registry keys:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”WinReanimator”=”C:\ProgramFiles\WinReanimator\WinReanimator.exe
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinReanimator
   

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 WinReanimator Directories.
   To find WinReanimator directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following WinReanimator directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\WinReanimator
   *% ProgramFiles%\WinReanimator
   UserProfile *%%\Local Settings\Temp\Binaries1.zip
   UserProfile *%%\Local Settings\Temp\Binaries2.zip
   UserProfile *%%\Local Settings\Temp\Binaries3.zip
   %program_files%\winreanimator\data
   %common_programs%\winreanimator

   Right-click on the WinReanimator folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

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

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

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