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CmdService Removal Guide

CmdService Description

How can I Detect CmdService?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall CmdService by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden CmdService files, it's possible that CmdService will reappear after reboot. Follow the CmdService detection and removal methods below.

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CmdService Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of CmdService manual removal instructions and CmdService components listed to help you remove CmdService from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for CmdService.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find CmdService Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "CmdService" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "CmdService", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete CmdService in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove CmdService Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "CmdService" process by name.
3. Select the "CmdService" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "CmdService" processes files:
5. sfvbhwd.exe mte3odm6odoxng.exe mte3ndi6odoxng.exe mte2odm6odoxng.exe mte2odi6odoxng.exe installer[1].exe installer.exe install.exe idlemg.exe idl.exe command.exe cmdinst.exe adtech2006.exe syscat.exe syscat.execmdservice.exe cmdservice.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove CmdService Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "CmdService" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "CmdService" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies|{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{3877C2CD-F137-4144-BDB2-0A811492F920} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\cmdService HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\cmdService HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_cmdserviceHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_cmdservice
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister CmdService DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the CmdService DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where CmdService DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "CmdService" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u CmdService.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "CmdService" DLL files:
5. atmtd.dll asappsrv.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other CmdService Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "CmdService" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "CmdService" processes files:
9. sfvbhwd.exe mte3odm6odoxng.exe mte3ndi6odoxng.exe mte2odm6odoxng.exe mte2odi6odoxng.exe installer[1].exe installer.exe install.exe idlemg.exe idl.exe command.exe cmdinst.exe atmtd.dll asappsrv.dll adtech2006.exe syscat.exe cmdservice.exe
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CmdService Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track CmdService and automatically remove CmdService as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have CmdService installed on your computer, check for CmdService with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove CmdService and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new CmdService files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on CmdService and other malware threats.

To learn more on CmdService, see our CmdService resource section below.

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What is Adware?

CmdService is a type of Adware.

Adware usually acts without your authorization or knowledge. Many free utilities may install hidden software, possibly to earn money for the author to recover development costs. While adware is not always malicious, it typically tracks your Internet activity and sends other information from your computer (which can include email addresses) to advertisers. With this information, you may now be a target for pop-up/pop-under advertisements, additional toolbars, and spam.

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CmdService Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from CmdService and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current CmdService spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect CmdService automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove CmdService and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like CmdService from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new CmdService files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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