Home Spyware Database "Seekmo Removal Guide"

Seekmo Removal Guide

Seekmo Description

Disclaimer: SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Seekmo. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Seekmo. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Seekmo and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of Seekmo. The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Seekmo, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Seekmo off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Seekmo?

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

Seekmo Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Seekmo? To safely & quickly detect Seekmo, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Seekmo on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Seekmo and other malware threats.

Seekmo Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Seekmo manual removal instructions and Seekmo components listed to help you remove Seekmo 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 Seekmo.

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Seekmo" 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 "Seekmo", 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 Seekmo in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Seekmo 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 "Seekmo" process by name.
3. Select the "Seekmo" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Seekmo" processes files:
5. seekmosetup.exe seekmo.exe
   Read more about How to kill Seekmo Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Seekmo 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 "Seekmo" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Seekmo" registry entries:
5. 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\versionindependentprogid 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\version 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\toolboxbitmap32 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\programmable 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\progid 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\miscstatus\1 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\miscstatus 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\inprocserver32threadingmodel 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\inprocserver32 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\control 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax\curver HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax\clsid HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax.1\clsid HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax.1 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmoumt HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmoproduct_id HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmopartner_id HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmoduid HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmocvf HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmo HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\seekmouninstallstring HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\seekmodisplayname HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\seekmodisplayicon
   Read more about How to Remove Seekmo Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Seekmo 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 Seekmo DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Seekmo DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Seekmo" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Seekmo.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Seekmo" DLL files:
5. npclntax.dll seekmohook.dll
   Read more about How to Remove Seekmo DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Seekmo 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 "Seekmo" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Seekmo" processes files:
9. 180e.tmp uninstallseekmoinstructions.lnk seekmocustomersupport.url seekmo.com.url seekmo_kyf.dat seekmo_hpk.dat seekmo_gdf.dat seekmoau.dat npclntax.dll seekmohook.dll seekmosetup.exe seekmo.exe
   Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Seekmo Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

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

---

More Seekmo Resources

What is Adware?

Seekmo 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.

Think you have Seekmo? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect Seekmo on your PC.

Back to Top

Seekmo Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Seekmo 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 Seekmo 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 Seekmo automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Seekmo 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 Seekmo from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Seekmo 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.

Back to Top

User Comments

Username:    melvi    Date Posted:    2008-02-12 17:45:17    Comment: I had it before and it was good, but i lost it so i would like to re-install it again on my p c Username:    ghostrider01    Date Posted:    2008-02-13 10:40:14    Comment: melvi,  Seekmo is an adware and you shouldn't install it to your computer again. Be carefull while choosing the software you want to install on your computer.

Leave a Reply

Name (required)

Mail (will not be published) (required)

Anti-spam word: (Required)*
To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture.

Back to Top