Secret Service Removal Process (remove SecretService)
July 1, 2009 – 7:44 amSecret Service
Secret Service (SecretService) is a rogue anti-spyware application. Some computer users have discovered that Secret Service is an application that is incapable of detecting or removing spyware after they have purchased the full version. Not only is Secret Service incapable of acting as a spyware removal tool but it performs malicious tactics to force you into believing your system is infected with all types of parasites.
Once Secret Service is installed, sometimes by a Trojan horse, it may install other malware such as a browser helper object causing even more issues on your computer. Secret Service is not a legitimate security application and it should be removed once you find out your system has it. Do not hesitate because that could mean you spending the next several hours reinstalling Windows or removing it now while spending that time doing some chores at home.
Are you getting popups from Secret Service? Have you identified that you have Secret Service installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove Secret Service completely from your computer?
Why should you remove Secret Service?
If Secret Service 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 Secret Service 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 Secret Service removal process.
How can you manually remove Secret Service
Manual removal of Secret Service may not be for everyone. Each manual Secret Service 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 Secret Service removal process.
Secret Service 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 Secret Service in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find Secret Service, 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.
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\NetworkNeighborhood\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\SecretService
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Secret Service
B8C60D42-9881-11DE-B7C5-CD5255D89593
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593
Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593
25469879-7856-4D09-83C1-456546545454
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Secret Service
93E601D3-978D-4D52-AC7F-D541E5F7CA51
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593
5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Secret Service” -
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Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process
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Delete all of the following files that are associated with Secret Service from your computer.
%Program Files%\Secret Service
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Secret ServiceIf 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 Secret Service, 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 Secret Service by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\Secret Service 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 Secret Service completely from your computer. If you find that Secret Service is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic Secret Service removal process.
Automatically Remove Secret Service
Automatically remove Secret Service for free. Free automatic Secret Service removal process.
Do you wish to automatically remove Secret Service from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove Secret Service from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic Secret Service 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 Secret Service. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove Secret Service 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.
- Secret Service 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 Secret Service is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)
