SafePCTool Removal Process (remove SafePCTool)
March 22, 2008 – 8:50 pmSafePCTool Explanation
SafePCTool is a very un-safe program that is recently defined as rogue anti-spyware software. SafePCTool is a clone of CleanPCTool which is another rogue application that is usually downloaded and installed from a Trojan infection such as Vundo Trojan or Zlob Trojan. SafePCTool is pushed on the SafePCTool.com website as a program that repairs errors and removes infections on your computer. This is a bogus claim made by the hackers that created SafePCTool and the SafePCTool.com website. SafePCTool cannot be trusted and should be removed immediately before it causes damage to your system.
Are you getting popups from SafePCTool? Have you identified that you have SafePCTool installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove SafePCTool completely from your computer?
Why should you remove SafePCTool?
If SafePCTool resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that SafePCTool may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking SafePCTool removal process.
How can you manually remove SafePCTool
Manual removal of SafePCTool may not be for everyone. Each manual SafePCTool removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic SafePCTool removal process.
SafePCTool can be removed manually by following the steps below.
- With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
- Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
- Locate SafePCTool in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find SafePCTool, you can continue to step 5.
- Restart your computer.
- Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
- Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
- Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GES_is1 “DisplayIcon”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “cwriter”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Purchased Products\System Error Repair
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SafePCTool
SafePCToolDownloader
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “strpmon”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform “UGES 1.5.15.0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GES_is1
SafePCTool
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “SafePCTool”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SafePCTool
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SafePCToolDownloader -
You may need to return to this removal process for removing SafePCTool. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.
Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process
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Delete all of the following files that are associated with SafePCTool from your computer.
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\SysRep.url
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\SysRep.exe
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\ucookw.exe
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\msvcr71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\License.rtf
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\kernel.dll
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\sr.log
%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\SafePCTool\strpmon.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\safepctool\Data\em
%UserProfile%\Desktop\SafePCTool.lnk
SafePCTool.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\SysRep.exe.xml
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\unins000.exe
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\transpaid.exe
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\msvcp71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\Res\Main.ico
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\atl71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\rm.url
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\SafePCTool\Contact Customer Service.lnk
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\safepctool\Data\user
SafePCTool
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\sysrep.exe.Log
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\unins000.dat
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\Res\RecycleBin.ico
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\mfc71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\urls.ini
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\swupd.log
%ProgramFiles%\SafePCTool\Readme.rtf
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\SafePCTool\SafePCTool.lnk
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\safepctool\Data\oidIf you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.
If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with SafePCTool, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.
Image 2. Select “Safe Mode with Networking”
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After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with SafePCTool by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\SafePCTool folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.
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Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed SafePCTool completely from your computer. If you find that SafePCTool is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic SafePCTool removal process.
Automatically Remove SafePCTool
Automatically remove SafePCTool for free. Free automatic SafePCTool removal process.
Do you wish to automatically remove SafePCTool from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove SafePCTool from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic SafePCTool removal process below. Each step is designed to aid in the use of the program SmitfraudFix, which is a free tool created by S!Ri to remove parasites such as SafePCTool. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove SafePCTool completely. These instructions are provided as a guide and are to be used at your own risk.
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Download the SmitfraudFix tool to your computer by using our free download link here. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.
Image 1. Save SmitfraudFix.exe
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Restart your computer into safe mode. Safe mode will allow malicious files that are normally loaded into memory to be easily deleted by the SmitfraudFix program. Do you want to learn how to boot into safe mode? If so, you can follow our process on how to boot into safe mode here.
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After booting into safe mode, double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon that should be located on your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. Option number 2 should be selected once the program starts.
Image 2. Click on SmitfraudFix.exe icon
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After SmitfraudFix performs the initial removal processes it will ask you “Do you want to clean the registry?” Select Y for yes.
Image 3. For “Do you want to clean the registry?,” select Y for yes
- Once SmitfraudFix has finished the registry clean you can restart your computer now.
- SafePCTool should be removed from your computer. If not, you can start the automatic removal process over. It may take more than one try in some rare cases.
There’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix will remove all files due to the complex nature of new spyware files that are ever-changing. If necessary, you may need to get help from a person who knows about computer and spyware.
(Disclaimers: These instructions are provided to you for free and to be used at your own risk. The free removal process for SafePCTool is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)




