Run FREE PC Scanner Now!Worm.Win32.Netsky Removal Process
December 19, 2007 – 9:29 am
Worm.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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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"
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.
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.
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Lol I reformated my partition when my PC got Infected… Goodbye old files
PS that was a long time ago
It just keeps taking me to a french website that sais error
It wont let me download your program
Help…I can’t download smitfraudfix. I get the following error msg:
Erreur 403 – Refus de traitement de la requête (Interdit – Forbidden)
Le serveur a compris la requête, mais refuse de la satisfaire.
Une démarche d’authentification n’y fera rien et cette requête ne doit pas être renouvelée. Si la méthode invoquée est différente de HEAD et le serveur souhaite rendre public la raison pour laquelle il refuse le traitement, il le fera dans l’entité liée à cette réponse. Ce code d’état est souvent utilisé lorsque le serveur ne souhaite pas s’étendre sur les raisons pour lesquelles il refuse un accès, ou parce que c’est la seule réponse qui convienne.
Vous tentez d’accéder à une ressource qui vous est interdite.
Il se peut que le compte concerné soit suspendu (Cf. Console de Gestion)
it says the exe is infected
Solution to, “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!!!!!!”
Ignore the popup (do not close box) and click smitfraudfix again. This should start up the program. If that doesn’t work, right click the icon and open folders. Click on the ‘system 32/cmd.exe file.’ If the popup comes up once again, ignore (do not close box) and click the same file again. Hope this helps. it worked for me.
The Manual removal instruction stalled at the first step. Couldn’t get to taskmgr either by right click the mouse or through Start/Run/taskmgr
I got this virus twice on 2 different computers. It is terrible. The second computer is in a repair shop for a week and they still cannot get it going. What ever you do, make sure you do not restart the computer until you are quasruple sure you got it off. If you restart it, it will not restart but you will get a blue screen when clicking on safe mode. In safe mode, it changes the bios so you cannot reinstall windows from a cd. I have not tried this tool but am wary because you have to restart the computer. By then it may be too late. It took me about a week of talking to MS security dept. before I was able to use the computer again. It also knocked out my external HD so I have no backup files.
I have the same problem as stephanie
what does it mean when i try to do a System Restore and it says it has been turned off by group policy and that i should contact my domain administrator? this isn’t a networked computer, and i am the only user on it.
I have the worm.win32.netsky virus that even wont allow me to access my computer offline.The spyware warning keeps popping out.I tried to re-start my computer but it wont even allow me to open my control panel.
please help me
many thanks
Stephanie, the virus disables the task manager, that had nothing to do with smithfraudfix, I suggest you run your computer under safe mode with networking as it states on the tutorial
. I believe this virus has made a comeback and has probably been developed more since its last release.
This is not working for me as every option says Application cannot be executed. the file XX is infected. Do you want to activate your anti virus software now.
Any suggestions?
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!
same issue…going to give this a shot
aWsoMe It worked perfectly
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
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!!!!!!
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
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.
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!
didnt work at all for me
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.
Smitfraudfix…wow excellent been down 2 days with lots of headaches, follow instructions reboot to safe mode and it works real well…..thanks Mr Smithfraud
I can’t download the Smitfraudfix.exe file. Help !!
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!!
Wow! I downloaded SmithfraudFix, ran it and viola’!! It worked perfectly and now my computer runs smoothly with no virus! Many, many thanks!!!
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!!
LOADED SMITHFRAUDFIX-!!!B A M!!! FIXED.
GREAT INFORMATION AND GREAT PROGRAM.
QUICK AND EASY. THANKS VERY MUCH.
I’m glad to have met this wonderful site. It saved me. And my computer. Thank you very much!
Walahi, God bless u guys……….Thank you.
i cant stop them no task manager
HELP
THNX FOR YOUR HELP I WENT EVERY WHERE AND TRIED EVERYTHING OR SO I THOUGHT!!! TIL’ I CAME HERE
THANK YOU!!!!!
thanks it worked great. it removed the virus and the popups. it was quick and ease to use
I went into the control panel and I can not find my virus. Can it possibly be under another name?
wow! a spyware remover that actually works,thanks.not sure if it removes all problems but it sure does get rid of worm.win32netsky.very easy to use just enter one number at a time hit enter and wait.no more pop ups!!!!
Thanks, it is gone, gone, gone. Had to use the Smithfraudfix method.
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.
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.
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?
Thanks a lot!
I recommend the second option to anyone.
I spent 17 hours trying to delete the virus before i came across this.
Boy was i happy!
Thanks
It worked great. I spent all afternoon scanning and trying to get rid of NetSky. Your program worked the first time.
Thanks a lot…It worked..
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
ZOMG TY SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! I really appreciate dis u guyz…idk how the virus got in to begin with, but its out now! TYYYYY!!!!!
I downloaded and ran smitfraudfix, it worked at first and my computer was back to normal but a few days later the virus returned.
Awsome soft guys….Thanks a million. Spent a good part of my day trying to zap this thing….then you guys come along and in only 10 minutes its gone….SWEEEET!!!
Hallelujiah – no more pop-ups! Nifty little program. Many, many thanks!
I did work for me. I am suprised. I was suspicous, but this is grate soft. I tried averything and nothing worked. Eaven avg, couterspyware and many of other sofft. I will keep this soft for further use