Worm.Win32.Netsky Removal Process
December 19, 2007 – 9:29 amWorm.Win32.Netsky Explanation
Worm.Win32.Netsky is a new rogue anti-spyware program trojan, which is part of a fake malicious software engineered by Internet hackers. Worm.Win32.Netsky-related (rogue) anti-spyware is a fake anti-spyware program. Do NOT purchase Worm.Win32.Netsky related spyware under any circumstances since it is a fake anti-spyware software.
Are you getting popups from Worm.Win32.Netsky? Have you identified that you have Worm.Win32.Netsky installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove Worm.Win32.Netsky completely from your computer?
Why should you remove Worm.Win32.Netsky?
If Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky removal process.
How can you manually remove Worm.Win32.Netsky
Manual removal of Worm.Win32.Netsky may not be for everyone. Each manual Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky removal process.
Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find Worm.Win32.Netsky, 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.
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Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process
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Delete all of the following files that are associated with Worm.Win32.Netsky from your computer.
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 Worm.Win32.Netsky, 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky completely from your computer. If you find that Worm.Win32.Netsky is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic Worm.Win32.Netsky removal process.
Automatically Remove Worm.Win32.Netsky
Automatically remove Worm.Win32.Netsky for free. Free automatic Worm.Win32.Netsky removal process.
Do you wish to automatically remove Worm.Win32.Netsky from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove Worm.Win32.Netsky from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove Worm.Win32.Netsky 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.
- Worm.Win32.Netsky 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 Worm.Win32.Netsky is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)
43 Responses to “Worm.Win32.Netsky Removal Process”
thanx for this i dont understand how i got this virus though because i wasnt on my email or on the internet i was just writting a report for school
By david on Jan 6, 2008
THANK YOU so much. I was freaking out I already had my hard drive ruined before with malicious spyware and I knew if I pressed ok to that odd “unknown trojan†pop up box message I was asking for trouble. I downloaded SmitFraudFix (because the manual instructions weren’t working for me) and it deleted the corrupted files successfully, I am so grateful. Thanks so much.
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By Bridge on Jan 9, 2008
Ok, what people have to know about Worm.Win32.netsky is that it’s all bark and no bite: the pop-ups are nothing. They say your internets failing and stuff so they scare you into buying their programs, claiming they will work. Of course, you need to get rid of it, and SmitFraudFix is genius, but DO NOT PANIC IF YOU GET THESE POP-UPS!!!
By Sam on Jan 18, 2008
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By stephen on Jan 20, 2008
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By Karol on Jan 21, 2008
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By Boris on Jan 28, 2008
I downloaded and ran smitfraudfix, it worked at first and my computer was back to normal but a few days later the virus returned.
By peter on Jan 28, 2008
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By Josh on Feb 12, 2008
It has taken me 12 hours to find and remove NetSky, finally with your removal tool.
The Taskmanager was greyed out and my system performance was horrible. I could not access a browser to find a removal tool until I used System Restore to move back a few days.
I found and ran the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, it found nothing, what a joke.
Thanks Again, Ernie
By Ernie on Feb 12, 2008
Thanks a lot…It worked..
By Dinesh Nayak on Feb 13, 2008
Thanks
It worked great. I spent all afternoon scanning and trying to get rid of NetSky. Your program worked the first time.
By Jim Springer on Feb 15, 2008
Thanks a lot!
I recommend the second option to anyone.
I spent 17 hours trying to delete the virus before i came across this.
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By jack chang on Feb 17, 2008
I ran this program yesterday and it fixed it but now its back again, no clue why either. Is this going to keep happening over and over again?
By Dedra on Feb 21, 2008
I used the Smithfruadfix and it got rid of worm.win32.netsky, thankyou so much, It makes you realise how much you rely on your PC when it is down for 1 few days. I had tryed the MRT scan which took more than 12 hours and found/fixed nothing,Norton found nothing and max-registry cleaner didn’t fix it.
By Richard Mills on Feb 24, 2008
I used Smithfraudfix, and it seemed to have worked but now my computer keeps locking up and I’m having trouble accessing websites. I have ran the Windows updates and still having trouble. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
By Danielle on Feb 25, 2008
Thanks, it is gone, gone, gone. Had to use the Smithfraudfix method.
By Don W on Feb 26, 2008
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By dave on Mar 3, 2008
I went into the control panel and I can not find my virus. Can it possibly be under another name?
By Bigtyme 316 on Mar 5, 2008
thanks it worked great. it removed the virus and the popups. it was quick and ease to use
By mike bombard on Mar 5, 2008
THNX FOR YOUR HELP I WENT EVERY WHERE AND TRIED EVERYTHING OR SO I THOUGHT!!! TIL’ I CAME HERE
THANK YOU!!!!!
By jesus671 on Mar 7, 2008
i cant stop them no task manager
HELP
By geek on Mar 8, 2008
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By Frankie@niaja on Mar 8, 2008
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By D Franklin on Mar 12, 2008
Yay, i wasnt sure it these comments were legit, but i can for one say that the popups have stopped and the computer seems to be running fine so far…
Dont even bother trying “Worm.Win32.Netsky Manual Removal Process:”
Go straight to Step 2 “Remove Worm.Win32.Netsky with SmithfraudFix:”
download, reboot in safe mode, clean and your good to go!!
thanks alot guys!!
By Thiago on Mar 12, 2008
Wow! I downloaded SmithfraudFix, ran it and viola’!! It worked perfectly and now my computer runs smoothly with no virus! Many, many thanks!!!
By Dan on Mar 14, 2008
Tried several different steps before using this removal tool and this has been the only thing to work thus far. Sure wasn’t looking forward to performing a DFFR on my system! Thanks eversomuch!!
By Woody on Mar 17, 2008
I can’t download the Smitfraudfix.exe file. Help !!
By Dannyp on Mar 17, 2008
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By party thief on Mar 18, 2008
I have used this before and it works. I have the Netsky back on my laptop now. I’m using SmtiFraud again. If you can’t download on the affected computer try downloading it from another unaffected computer then saving to a storage device then using on the affected computer.
By KevinR on Mar 18, 2008
didnt work at all for me
By ed on Mar 18, 2008
I had the worm.win32.netsky virus with the error cleaner and spyware defender icons on my desktop.
They kept starting and popping up on me. hijacked my startup default page and sloooowed down my puter to standstill…SmitFraudFix WORKED!!!!!! took me twice to get it it run cause had to delete it once and reinstall it again, but I hung in there…THANK YOU! so MUCH!
By scott on Mar 23, 2008
One word describes this fix… “KILLER” Don’t know how Netsky got into the system, but I know how to get it out. People that write these programs should be.. well better not, this is a respectable site. Can’t thank you enough for the fix.
By Lsd160mph on Apr 27, 2008
You guys Rock! I got myself the Worm.Win32.NetSky
Down loaded the SmitfraudFix,
It took me a little while to get it to work, seems the worm disabled, task manager, system restore, and about everything else to hide itself. I got enough stopped to get a toe in so to speak and SmitfraudFix took over.
Thanks
By Donald on Dec 11, 2009
i cant get it to work at all. the program is not allowed to run and it says comp says smitfraudfix is infected. please help!!!!!!
By jacmcl on Dec 15, 2009
idk man, i tried smitfraud and everytime it says its been infected and that i must activate my antispyware software, even in ‘’safe mode” it says this i REALLY need help badly
By DANIEL on Dec 29, 2009
aWsoMe It worked perfectly
By JOeJOe on Dec 31, 2009
same issue…going to give this a shot
By vijay on Jan 6, 2010
This absolutely positively did not work for this error. In fact, upon downloading and trying this SmitFraud program, I now have no access at all to my task manager as it displays an error message that “task manager has been disabled by the administrator” and I definately don’t have an administrator for this computer. What a headache!
By Stephanie on Jan 8, 2010