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How to remove SafetyKeeper rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
SafetyKeeper (another version known with a space, i.e. Safety Keeper) is a menacing virtual impostor that acts by detecting non-existing infections and then offers its services to exterminate them. Sounds like it makes no sense, doesn’t it? Well, it sure does make sense for the hackers who developed SafetyKeeper rogueware. SafetyKeeper is a commercial project implemented to provide income to its developers by distributing the software through illicit tactics. Actually, SafetyKeeper maintains the “traditions” of its nasty predecessors such as SaveKeeper, QuickHealCleaner, SystemCop, BlockDefense, SaveSoldier which differ from the presently described malware only by their names – they all even share the same GUI. Safety Keeper spreads via backdoor techniques and hence infiltrates one’s computer system without user knowledge. The rogue is also known to be distributed through its website at Safetykeeper.com, so be watchful if you get redirected to that insecure domain. Once installed and running, SafetyKeeper configures the OS to launch its .exe file right upon each system boot, so you will constantly get to see SafetyKeeper annoying fake scanners and misleading ads that report imaginary bad stuff to make you think your PC is malware-stricken. After that, SafetyKeeper uses false notifications to recommend installing its full commercial version which demands a considerable payment. Please, ignore SafetyKeeper trickeries and remove the badware ASAP after you notice its pranks on you. Unless exterminated on time, SafetyKeeper deteriorates PC performance and challenges your privacy.

Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Author: Unknown

Threat Level: Critical

Advice: Immediately remove and scan for additional malware

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How to remove SafetyKeeper manually:
Manual removal of SafetyKeeper is a feasible objective if you have sufficient expertise in dealing with program files, processes, .dll files and registry entries.

The files to be deleted are listed below:

• %Program Files%\SafetyKeeper Software
• %Program Files%\SafetyKeeper Software\SafetyKeeper
• %Program Files%\SafetyKeeper Software\SafetyKeeper\license.txt
• %Program Files%\SafetyKeeper Software\SafetyKeeper\safetykeeper.exe
• %Program Files%\SafetyKeeper Software\SafetyKeeper\uninstall.exe
• %WINDOWS%\102z6w59m3c4.cpl
• %WINDOWS%\1044zhackt9ol5b2.dll
• %WINDOWS%\10683v9rzs656.cpl
• %WINDOWS%\10915hief309z.cpl
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\SafetyKeeper.lnk
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SafetyKeeper
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SafetyKeeper\1 SafetyKeeper.lnk
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SafetyKeeper\2 SafetyKeeper.lnk
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SafetyKeeper\3 Uninstall.lnk

The registry entries that need to be removed are as follows:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SafetyKeeper
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SafetyKeeper
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SafetyKeeper
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_SAFETYKEEPERSVC
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SafetyKeeperSvc
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “ha8tozmj.exe”
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “SafetyKeeper”

Please, be aware that manual removal of SafetyKeeper is a cumbersome process and does not always ensure complete deletion of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, manual interference of this kind may cause damage to the system. That’s why we strongly recommend automatic removal of SafetyKeeper, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.

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