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SpyLocked

Updated: July 07, 2007

 

Description:
SpyLocked is installed by a trojan Zlob, which attempts to trick computer users into buying the rogue anti-spyware program by alarming threats on the computer.

 

Threat Level: Medium

 

Type: Adware

 

Systems Affected: Windows All

HOW TO REMOVE SpyLocked:

1. Temporarily disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]

2. Download Free AVG AntiVirus and save it to a desired location. It is your choice if you want to retain this software or remove it after the cleaning process.

3. After downloading, browse where the file was saved and double click to install it.

4. After installation, connect to internet and download all necessary updates.

 

5. Download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) and save it to a desired location. Please print the procedure as we have to close browser later.

6. Reboot your computer in SafeMode [how to]

7. Run AVG and do a thorough scan. Delete all infected files.

8. Close AVG and other open Applications.

9. Run and follow the SmitfraudFix procedure you have printed earlier.

10. You may now reboot in normal mode if it does not reboot automatically.


11. In order to make sure that threat 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.

 

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  SPYWARE REMOVAL TOOLS:

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