Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Removal Guide
Do you know what Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 is?
DESCRIPTION
Centod Anti-Spyware 2008, which is a clone of Zinaps Anti-Spyware, is a fake anti-spyware program that pretends to scan your system for threats and remove them. You will be surprised to know that Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 does not remove threats or spyware from your computer. Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 does a better job at removing money from your wallet than spyware from your computer.
If you have Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 installed you will quickly find out that it is very annoying in that you get several bogus popups and alert messages. If you are smart enough them you will want to get rid of Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 as soon as you can. Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 may be downloaded and installed through a Trojan infection such as Zlob.
In non-techie terms: Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 is just like Zinaps Anti-Spyware only it has the Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 name plastered over the main screen on the program. Hackers and developers of rogue anti-spyware will sometimes change the name of there deceiving programs only to further disguise it in hopes of tricking more computer users. Do not voluntarily purchase or download Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 under any circumstances.
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Aliases: Centod Anti-Spyware 2008, Centod AntiSpyware 2008, www.centod.com.
Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 will be removed completely. So read the Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 if found. - To stop Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 processes:
Centod.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Directories.
To find Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 directories:
C:\ProgramFiles\Centod
C:\ProgramFiles\Centod Anti-Spyware 2008Right-click on the Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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