Friday
2008-11-30, 14:57
The following instructions have been created to help you to get rid of "Spy-Killer" manually.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
pups
Description:
Vendor hides his postal address and has registered his domain through an anonymous domains service. Legit software vendors will not hide themselves.
Supposed Functionality:
supposed to be a legit antispyware tool.
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
The file at "<$DESKTOP>\Spy Killer Trial v5.0.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0\Help.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0\Spy Killer Trial v5.0.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Alert.wav".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\ArmAccess.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Btn.wav".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Codejock.CommandBars.9601.ocx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Codejock.SuiteCtrls.9601.ocx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\EndTask.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Help.chm".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\INSTALL.LOG".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\install.sss".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\PrjMsg.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\RegDlls.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\SKTutorial.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\SpyKiller.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\UnInstaller.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Cookies.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Data.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Ex.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Hijackers.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Immunize.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Lst.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\pop.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\urls.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Web.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Footer.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Header.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Header1.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Item.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\arr3.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bar.jpg".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bg.jpg".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bot.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bullet.jpg".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\Close.bmp".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\details.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\leftbg.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\leftbot.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\leftcorner.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\logo.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\popup.bmp".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\rtbg.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\rtbot.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\rtcorner.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\scan.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\Thumbs.db".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\topbg.gif".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Spy-Killer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Backup".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Spy-Killer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify folders!
Registry:
You can use regedit.exe (included in Windows) to locate and delete these registry entries.
References to the file "C:\Program Files\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.exe" at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls\.
References to the file "C:\Programme\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.exe" at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls\.
Delete the registry key "Maxion" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\".
Delete the registry key "SpyKiller" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Maxion\".
If Spy-Killer uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=regalyzer), RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
pups
Description:
Vendor hides his postal address and has registered his domain through an anonymous domains service. Legit software vendors will not hide themselves.
Supposed Functionality:
supposed to be a legit antispyware tool.
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
The file at "<$DESKTOP>\Spy Killer Trial v5.0.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0\Help.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0\Spy Killer Trial v5.0.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.lnk".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Alert.wav".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\ArmAccess.dll".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Btn.wav".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Codejock.CommandBars.9601.ocx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Codejock.SuiteCtrls.9601.ocx".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\EndTask.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Help.chm".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\INSTALL.LOG".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\install.sss".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\PrjMsg.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\RegDlls.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\SKTutorial.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\SpyKiller.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\UnInstaller.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Cookies.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Data.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Ex.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Hijackers.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Immunize.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Lst.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\pop.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\urls.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data\Web.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Footer.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Header.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Header1.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data\Item.dat".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\arr3.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bar.jpg".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bg.jpg".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bot.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\bullet.jpg".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\Close.bmp".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\details.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\leftbg.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\leftbot.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\leftcorner.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\logo.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\popup.bmp".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\rtbg.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\rtbot.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\rtcorner.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\scan.gif".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\Thumbs.db".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images\topbg.gif".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Spy-Killer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$PROGRAMS>\Spy Killer 5.0".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Backup".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Data".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Data".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Spy Killer 5.0\Log\Images".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If Spy-Killer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify folders!
Registry:
You can use regedit.exe (included in Windows) to locate and delete these registry entries.
References to the file "C:\Program Files\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.exe" at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls\.
References to the file "C:\Programme\Spy Killer 5.0\Uninstall.exe" at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls\.
Delete the registry key "Maxion" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\".
Delete the registry key "SpyKiller" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Maxion\".
If Spy-Killer uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=regalyzer), RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.