Zinaps Removal Guide

Published by Valentino on May 27, 2008 01:32 pm under Spyware Help

Do you know what Zinaps Anti-Spyware is?

DESCRIPTION

Zinaps or Zinaps Anti-Spyware, is a fake anti-spyware program that is presented as a legitimate spyware removal tool but we have found that it is not. Zinaps Anti-Spyware attempts to get computer users to purchase a full version of the Zinaps Anti-Spyware application through annoying popup sane system alert messages.

Zinaps Anti-Spyware cannot be trusted no matter how convincing it may look. Zinaps Anti-Spyware is not much different than any other harmful program where it extorts money from you in return for a useless program. Zinaps.com is a website that promotes the download and purchase of the Zinaps Anti-Spyware program. You should stay away from this website to avoid the accidental download of this malicious program.

In non-techie terms: You will only be wasting your time and money if you have downloaded or attempted to purchase Zinaps Anti-Spyware. Zinaps Anti-Spyware does not remove spyware or help your computer in anyway despite Zinaps Anti-Spyware’s false claims. Do not download or purchase Zinaps Anti-Spyware under any circumstances.

Aliases: Zinaps, Zinaps Anti-Spyware, Zinaps7, Zinaps Trojan.

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Zinaps 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.

Zinaps Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Zinaps manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Zinaps will be removed completely. So read the Zinaps 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 Zinaps Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Zinaps if found.
To stop Zinaps 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 Zinaps processes:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Zinaps7\Zinaps7.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To unregister Zinaps 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 Zinaps registry keys:
```
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run Zinaps
```
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.
Remove Zinaps Directories.
To find Zinaps directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

Right-click on the Zinaps folder and select Delete.

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

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

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