How To Remove Contravirus (removal Instructions) Options

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How to remove the ContraVirus (Removal Instructions)

What this program does:

ContraVirus is a rogue anti-spyware application that is known to be installed on your computer without permission by Trojans. Once installed this software will supposedly scan your computer for malware, and report back what is found. In order to remove anything it finds, though, you must first purchase the full commercial version of the software.

The scan results ContraVirus reports are fake and exaggerated and are used as a scare tactic to have you purchase the full version of the software. To make matters worse, the program actually installs two fake files, named c:\WINDOWS\wincom27.dll and c:\WINDOWS\system\ext32inc.dll, on your computer and states that they are malware when in reality they are perfectly harmless. It goes without saying that under no circumstances should you purchase this software, but instead remove it and the malware that installed it immediately.

An image of the Contra Virus program can be found below along with a removal guide.

ContraVirus Screen

Tools Needed for this fix:

• SmitFraudFix.zip

Symptoms in a HijackThis Log:

O2 - BHO: IEExtension Class - {DBE5BEE8-F032-11DB-826A-C4BB56D89593} - C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\secieaddin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Ad-Protect Toolbar - {EA038DDD-0FE0-41f5-BA60-FC3660529E71} - C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\ToolBand.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ContraVirus] C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\ContraVirus.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ContraVirus] C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\ContraVirusPro.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Updater Servc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\xpuupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Update Svc] rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\xpupdate.dll, load


Add/Remove Programs control panel entry:

ContraVirus 2.0


Revision History

6/9/07 - Initial guide creation

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ContraVirus Removal Instructions:

1. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix.
   
   
2. Download SmitfraudFix.exe from here and save it to your desktop:
   
   SmitFraudFix.exe
   
   Confirm that the file SmitfraudFix.exe now resides on your desktop, but do not double-click on the icon as of yet. We will use it in later steps. The icon will look like the one below:
   
   
   
   
3. Next, please reboot your computer into Safe Mode by doing the following:
   
   
   1. Restart your computer
      
      
   2. After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
      
      
   3. Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
      
      
   4. Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.
      
      
   5. When you are at the logon prompt, log in as the same user which you had done the previous steps.
      
      
4. When your computer has started in safe mode and you see the desktop please proceed.
   
   
5. Close all open Windows.
   
   
6. Now, double-click on the SmitFraudfix icon that should be residing on your desktop.The icon will look like the one below:
   
   
   
   
7. When the tool first starts you will see a credits screen. Simply press any key on your keyboard to get to the next screen.
   
   
8. You will now see a menu as shown in the image below. Press the number 2 on your keyboard and the press the enter key to choose the option Clean (safe mode recommended).
   
   
   
   


9. The program will start cleaning your computer and go through a series of cleanup processes. When it is done, it will automatically start the Disk Cleanup program as shown by the image below.
   
   
   
   
   
   This program will remove all Temp, Temporary Internet Files, and other files that may be leftover files from this infection. This process can take up to a few hours depending on your computer, so please be patient. When it is complete, it will close automatically and you will should continue with step 11.
   
   
10. When Disk Cleanup is finished, you will be presented with an option asking Do you want to clean the registry ? (y/n). At this screen you should press the Y button on your keyboard and then press the enter key.
    



11. When this last routine is finished, you will be presented with a red screen stating Computer will reboot now. Close all applications. You should now press the spacebar on your computer. A counter will appear stating that the computer will reboot in 15 seconds. Do not cancel this countdown and allow your computer to reboot.
    
12. Once the computer has rebooted, you will be presented with a Notepad screen containing a log of all the files removed from your computer. Examine this log, and when you are done, close the Notepad screen.
    
    
13. We next perform an online scan with Panda to find any possible inactive remnants from this infection: Panda Online
    
    
    1. Once you are on the Panda site click the Scan your PC button
       
       
    2. A new window will open...click the Check Now button
       
       
    3. Enter your Country
       
       
    4. Enter your State/Province
       
       
    5. Enter your e-mail address and click send
       
       
    6. Select either Home User or Company
       
       
    7. Click the big Scan Now button
       
       
    8. If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
       
       
    9. It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a few minutes)
       
       
    10. When download is complete, click on Local Disks to start the scan
        
        
14. When the online scan has been completed, let it remove what it finds, and then you can close Internet Explorer.
    

Your computer should now be free of the ContraVirus infection.

If you are still having problems with spyware after completing these instructions, then please follow the steps outlined in the topic linked below:

Preparation Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis Log

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