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How to remove Windows Smart Security rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
We are afraid to disappoint you but the program called Windows Smart Security (also known as Smart Security 2009) appears to be absolutely different from what it sounds like. Actually, Windows Smart Security emanates from one of the overwhelming malware groups earlier represented by such dangerous and invasive rogueware as System Security 2009, Total Security 2009 and Security Tool. Similarly to its forerunning applications, Windows Smart Security intrudes on one’s computer system without even notifying the user of its installation. This turns out feasible thanks to trojan parasites that locate and skillfully exploit vulnerabilities of the to-be victim PC. Having succeeded to infiltrate, Windows Smart Security causes some considerable system mutations that result in the rogue’s interfering with most executable files presented on the compromised machine. The external signs of Windows Smart Security activity on an infected PC include the following: obsessive pop-ups, worthless pseudo scanners and browser redirections to fake warning pages. This whole set of deceptive tools is applied to make the confused user buy Windows Smart Security license. Feel like wasting some money? We don’t think you do. Just remove Windows Smart Security fraudster and never allow it inside again. Please, get more tips concerning this issue below.

Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Author: Innovagest2000 SL

Threat Level: Critical

Advice: Immediately remove and scan for additional malware

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Windows Smart Security Screenshot:

How to remove Windows Smart Security manually:
Manual removal of Windows Smart Security is feasible if you have sufficient expertise in working with program files, system processes, .dll files and registry entries.

The associated files to be deleted are listed below:

• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\hl11734594
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\hl11734594\hl11734594
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\hl11734594\hl11734594.exe
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\hl11734594\pchl11734594ins
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Smart Security 2009.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Smart Security
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Smart Security\Windows Smart Security 2009.lnk

The related registry entries to be removed are as follows:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{425882B0-B0BF-11CE-B59F-00AA006CB37D}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\hl11734594
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SystemSecurity2009
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “hl11734594″

Please, be aware that manual removal of Windows Smart Security is a cumbersome procedure and does not ensure complete deletion of the malware, due to the fact that 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 Windows Smart Security, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.

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