Windows Smart Security Removal Process (remove WindowsSmartSecurity)

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Windows Smart Security

Windows Smart Security is a fake security program that is known to be a clone of the rogues called Total Security 2009 and Security Tool. All of these applications use several misleading tactics in order to get computer users to make a purchase of the full version of the app.

Windows Smart Security may be advertised as a program that can detect and remove parasites on your computer after you purchase it. Windows Smart Security will not do this, it will only disappoint and waste your money. In addition, you will be bombarded by several popup warnings and system scan results that are just about as fake as a $5 Rolex watch. Do not ever use Windows Smart Security for your computer security needs. Remove it and keep your money safe.

Are you getting popups from Windows Smart Security? Have you identified that you have Windows Smart Security installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove Windows Smart Security completely from your computer?

Why should you remove Windows Smart Security?

If Windows Smart Security 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 Windows Smart Security 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 Windows Smart Security removal process.

How can you manually remove Windows Smart Security

Manual removal of Windows Smart Security may not be for everyone. Each manual Windows Smart Security 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 Windows Smart Security removal process.

Windows Smart Security 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 Windows Smart Security in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find Windows Smart Security, 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.
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Windows Smart Security"

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Smart Security

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Windows Smart Security

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing Windows Smart Security. 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

   

9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with Windows Smart Security from your computer.

   Windows Smart Security.lnk

   wss.exe

   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 Windows Smart Security, 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 Windows Smart Security by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\Windows Smart Security 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 Windows Smart Security completely from your computer. If you find that Windows Smart Security is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic Windows Smart Security removal process.