Secret Service Removal Process (remove SecretService)

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Secret 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.

1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
3. 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.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
7. 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.
   25469879-7856-4D09-83C1-456546545454

   5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593

   93E601D3-978D-4D52-AC7F-D541E5F7CA51

   B8C60D42-9881-11DE-B7C5-CD5255D89593

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Secret Service"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Secret Service

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Secret Service

   Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\NetworkNeighborhood\NameSpace\5199201E-60B4-11DE-85CF-260556D89593

   SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\SecretService

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing Secret Service. 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.

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9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with Secret Service from your computer.

   %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Secret Service

   %Program Files%\Secret Service

   If 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"

   

10. 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.

11. 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.