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 Apr 20 2007, 05:59 PM
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New Member  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 18-April 07 Member No.: 125,550  |
Thanks for the quick response. Erm...registry keys are those things that start with e.g. HKEY_CURRENT_USER, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE etc? If so, yes, that's what was listed. Since I don't have the full version of SpyHunter (too stingy!), I used it to scan my computer then used the registry editor to delete the relevant...thingies (registry keys, if that's what they're called)....  I then scanned the computer again, restarted, scanned again etc until it was all clear. So far, everything seems to be back to normal although a couple of times I've had a message popping up to say my minimum virtual memory is too low, which has never happened before. Other than that, nothing strange has happened.
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Apr 21 2007, 08:46 PM
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 Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 28,178 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
Yes those are the entries. If you still are concerned by some leftovers, you should post a new topic in the Am I infected forum and people can help you there.
-------------------- Lawrence
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Apr 24 2007, 04:22 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 18-April 07 Member No.: 125,550 |
Thanks for all your help, Grinler. Appreciate it.
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 Apr 26 2007, 04:09 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 26-April 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 127,270 |
Thank you soooo much for informing me about spylocked i thought it was a bogus spyware prog. but i did not know it would mess up my computer so much thank you again
Shasshermaster -------------------- Spill the Shassher
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May 21 2007, 07:10 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 21-May 07 Member No.: 132,182 |
I tried the SmithFraudFix automated removal process....I now have my sanity (and computer) back.
Why the &*$%**() didn't MS Live OneCare block it or find it? I ran the Live OneCare several times and it never found Spylocked. THANKS |
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May 22 2007, 10:22 AM
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Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 28,178 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
Unfortunately not all antivirus software is created equal. Many of the reviews on one care are not too favorable.
-------------------- Lawrence
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May 23 2007, 10:30 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 22-May 07 Member No.: 132,411 |
Hi, boy am I glad i found this site!!! My boyfriends computer got hit with SpyLocked and with your help and the help of another software (which is free) I got it removed. Thank you Thank you.
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 May 25 2007, 10:38 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 25-May 07 From: mississippi Member No.: 132,848 |
 My hats off to you! I also got that spylocked locked on my computer. I came across this site and I stand up to applause you all. It took less that 5 minutes to get it off after your help. Everyone I know will know about this website. You don't ask for anything in return. I will be donating to your causes. Thank You!
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 Jun 5 2007, 06:32 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 4-June 07 Member No.: 134,589 |
I had Spylocked 4.1 on my Taskbar for 2 weeks. I tried everything to remove it. Norton said that they could talk me through removing it for about £70. I said no way considering that their system had let it through onto my computer somehow. Anyway with luck on my side I saw BleepingComputer.com recommended on a Microsoft Forum. and after registering downloaded the removal tool and followed the excellent instructions. and Wow! it worked. Thankyou BleepingComputer and Thankyou SmitfraudFix. For achieving what the more well know anti spyware expert systems could not do. Regards B.Barbur
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Jun 6 2007, 07:22 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 6-June 07 Member No.: 134,956 |
Thank you so much for this, I was at my wits end on how to get rid of that annoying flashing icon, this worked wonders, thank you for helping me with this.
Just one question: what do I do with the smitfraudfix icon on my desktop?, and it also added a smitfraudfix folder on my desktop, and I would like to know what I am supposed to do with that. thanks, dawn |
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Jun 6 2007, 10:07 AM
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Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 28,178 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
You can delete those.
-------------------- Lawrence
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Jun 6 2007, 04:13 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Rosemount, MINN. Member No.: 47,493 |
So how does one get SpyLocked? MY uncle had it on his PC and I used AdAware, Spybot, CCleaner, and AVG Antispyware to delete it. I just want to know how one gets it installed on their computer. Does it come through email?
-------------------- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 l McAfee Total Protection l Super AntiSpyware Free Edition l AdAware SE Personal l Spyware Blaster l Spyware Guard l Safe Eyes 2007
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Jun 9 2007, 10:12 PM
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Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 28,178 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
It is typically disguised as a fake video or music codec that someone installs in order to watch a particular video.
-------------------- Lawrence
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Jun 17 2007, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 3-June 07 Member No.: 134,400 |
I wish to apologise for sending a reply to a problem I should have read your terms that only yourselves should reply to questions I promise not to do it again
 chasrob
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