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How to remove Secret Service rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
Secret Service (aka SecretService) is a rogue spyware removal product that uses dishonest methods to install onto people’s computers and attempt gaining purchases of its license. SecretService hails from the developers of another rogue security product called Crusader Antivirus and possesses some common external features with Privacy Center fake anti-spyware program. Secret Service is propagated through websites that have contagious scripts embedded in their codes and drop trojans or other malware into the visitors’ systems. When Secret Service is thus installed, it may issue exaggerated spyware detection reports that pop up to notify you about upcoming malware attack you cannot handle unless you install and purchase the licensed full version of Secret Service software. You should bear in mind that even though Secret Service seems to be a legit antivirus and anti-spyware solution, it’s in fact only a commercial project aiming to get credulous people paying money for its license. Secret Service is not capable of detecting or exterminating any malware because it has no antivirus engine behind it. All Secret Service can do is triggering its worthless ads that try to scare people into thinking their computers are in danger. If you have run into problems associated with Secret Service utility, make sure you follow recommendations below to handle and remove the infection ASAP.

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 Secret Service manually:
Manual removal of Secret Service is feasible if you have sufficient expertise in working with program files, system processes, .dll files and registry entries.

The files to be deleted are listed below:

• %SecretService%\secretservice.exe
• %ProgramFiles%\SecretService\sounds\1.mp3
• %SecretService%\sounds\3.mp3
• %SecretService%\uninstall.exe
• %SecretService%\service.exe
• %UserProfile%\ApplicationData\SecretService\temp\settings.ini
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\SecretService.lnk

The associated registry entries to be removed are as follows:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{25469879-7856-4D09-83C1-456546545454}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\SecretService
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\{5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\NetworkNeighborhood\NameSpace\{5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593}

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

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