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Adware-WinHound

Updated: 10- January-2006

Description:

WinHound is not a virus or a trojan. It is detected as a "potentially unwanted program".

 

Winhound anti-spyware application claiming to remove unwanted malicious spyware programs. It has been known to be installed along with other malware via an Internet Explorer browser exploit using Exploit-WMF.

 

Desktop Message shown:

Warning! This computer is infected with malicious ware and your system security is at serious risk.

Technical Name:

Adware-WinHound

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Adware

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

Winhound removal 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.
 

WINHOUND REMOVAL TOOLS AND PROCEDURES

1. Download Smitrem Version 2.8 by NoahdFear. Extract the files to desired location on your hard drive.

 



2. Restart the computer in
"Safe Mode." To do this, Press F8 during boot-up process, on selection menu, select Safe Mode.

 

3. Browse the folder where you extracted the files of Smitrem, DoubleClick on the file RunThis.bat to start the process.

 

4. Follow all the prompts until it thoroughly scans your system.

 

5. When the Winhound uninstall files are present on your computer, smitRem will start this uninstaller and begin uninstalling necessary files and folders after clicking Uninstall.

 

6. It will perform Disk Cleanup operation, please proceed.

 

7. Reboot your computer.
 

8. In order to make sure that winhound 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.

 

9. Winhound manual removal is also provided on this site. Click Here.

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