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SmartShopper

Posted: December 03, 2006

 

Description:

SmartShopper is an Internet Explorer browser helper object (BHO) capable of monitoring search and internet activites and launch advertisement based on the gathered information.

Technical Name:

Smart Shopper

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Adware

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

SmartShopper procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as "default" only
4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
- Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

5. Click "Finish". Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished click on the "Show Results"
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on "Remove Selected."
9. Restart your computer.

10. In order to make sure that SmartShopper is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

 

  FREE ON-LINE VIRUS SCANNER:   

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  SPYWARE REMOVAL TOOLS:

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