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Smart Antivirus 2009 Removal Guide

Smart Antivirus 2009 Description

Smart Antivirus 2009, also known as SmartAntivirus 2009, is a rogue anti-spyware program and clone of XP Antivirus and WinAntivirusPro. Smart Antivirus 2009 may install in your computer system by a Trojan Zlob found on a fake video codec installation or you may have downloaded it from a rogue website (thinking it would get rid of your spyware infections). Once Zlob is installed, it may generate fake popups and imaginary notifications "informing" you about supposed spyware infections. These rogue messages will try to trick you into buying Smart Antivirus 2009's "licensed" program to remove the imaginary threats.

If you click on any of the links provided you may be redirected to rogue websites that promotes Smart Antivirus 2009 as a legitimate software. Moreover, Smart Antivirus 2009 may use its fake computer scanner, emulate a system scan and display a list of spyware supposedly found in your computer system.

How can I Detect Smart Antivirus 2009?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Smart Antivirus 2009 by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Smart Antivirus 2009 files, it's possible that Smart Antivirus 2009 will reappear after reboot. Follow the Smart Antivirus 2009 detection and removal methods below.

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Smart Antivirus 2009 Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Smart Antivirus 2009 manual removal instructions and Smart Antivirus 2009 components listed to help you remove Smart Antivirus 2009 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 Smart Antivirus 2009.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Smart Antivirus 2009 Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Smart Antivirus 2009" 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 "Smart Antivirus 2009", 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 Smart Antivirus 2009 in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Smart Antivirus 2009" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Antivirus 2009 %ProgramFiles%\smart antivirus 2009
   

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Smart Antivirus 2009 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 "Smart Antivirus 2009" process by name.
3. Select the "Smart Antivirus 2009" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Smart Antivirus 2009" processes files:
5. setup.ver1_1000.0_.exe sa2009_x32.exe SmartAntivirus2009[1].exe SmartAntivirus2009.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Smart Antivirus 2009 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 "Smart Antivirus 2009" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Smart Antivirus 2009" registry entries:
5. Smart Antivirus 2009
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Smart Antivirus 2009 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 "Smart Antivirus 2009" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Smart Antivirus 2009" processes files:
9. setup.ver1_1000.0_.exe sa2009_x32.exe SmartAntivirus2009[1].exe Smart Antivirus-2009.lnk SmartAntivirus2009.exe
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Smart Antivirus 2009 Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Smart Antivirus 2009 and automatically remove Smart Antivirus 2009 as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Smart Antivirus 2009 installed on your computer, check for Smart Antivirus 2009 with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Smart Antivirus 2009 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Smart Antivirus 2009 files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Smart Antivirus 2009 and other malware threats.

To learn more on Smart Antivirus 2009, see our Smart Antivirus 2009 resource section below.

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Smart Antivirus 2009 is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

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Smart Antivirus 2009 Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Smart Antivirus 2009 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 Smart Antivirus 2009 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 Smart Antivirus 2009 automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Smart Antivirus 2009 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 Smart Antivirus 2009 from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Smart Antivirus 2009 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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Smart Antivirus 2009 Screenshots

View Smart Antivirus 2009 screenshots below and see for yourself how Smart Antivirus 2009 looks like. Learn how to recognize Smart Antivirus 2009 when it infects your machine.

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