How to remove Smart Scan
Smart Scan description
Smart Scan is a fraudulent application which is distributed online and is usually difficult to avoid if one does not employ reputable security software. Malware has its alias: Hard Drive Diagnostic, HDD Scan, Win Defragmenter and Win HDD. The trojan based software starts its activities once is installed to the system. It downloads itself automatically without user’s knowledge and consent.
Once active it begins to imitate computer scans and displays mass of fake security alerts and fictitious warning messages. They usually state that you PC is severely compromised and has to be cleaned immediately otherwise it will cause you system crash. It also prompts an offer to buy illegal version of the program. Do not purchase it because it may cause you serious problems. You’ll lose your money and you’ll get zero of system security.
You have to ignore all fake security threats and also avoid believing in information this bogus system may show you by redirecting your browser to deceptive websites that advertises the application. Choose decent anti-spyware tool and terminate Smart Scan upon detection.
How to get rid of Smart Scan
This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.
Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from Smart Scan and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with Smart Scan we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.
How to manually remove Smart Scan
To get rid of spyware such as Smart Scan you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other Smart Scan related files from your computer.
Take Note: The manual process of removing spyware from your computer is difficult and puts you at risk of damaging your computer. We advise using our automatic Smart Scan remover.
- Uninstall Smart Scan from Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall. -
Delete Smart Scan registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\smartscan
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\smartscan
To open registry editor click Start > Run > type "regedit".
Warning! Manual registry entries editing may cause damage to your system.
Download Uniblue RegistryBooster 2010 to scan for registry errors. -
Search and delete these Smart Scan related files:
%StartMenu%\smartscan
%ProgramFiles%\smartscan
January 28th, 2011 11:49
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