SmitFraud
is a type of malware that installs itself without permission.
Mostly, it installs after another program or music files have been used from file sharing program such as
eDonkey, Shareaza, WinMX, BitTorrent, Limewire, Morpheus, eMule, Ares, BearShare or Kazaa
SmitFraud infects a Windows system file with a computer virus and typically changes the infected computer's desktop background into a fake security warning. You may also see fake alerts from software suggesting you install their “AntiSpyware” or “AntiVirus”. It can also produce pop-up ads that can prove a huge annoyance.
Removal
Several of the “free” antivirus packages cannot remove these files because they load into RAM early in the boot process.
According to Wikipedia, one solution is to
"boot with DOS, Linux, or a bootable Windows disc, then remove the (infected) files, then afterwards remove the registry keys."
And another solution is to
"reformat your computer."
Both of these “solutions” are fraught with dangers for the victim.
Here at PC Pal, we have a much better (and safer) method.
Get us to collect your computer and remove smitfraud for you.
We will
Remove your hard disk
Clone it (in case of data loss)
Scan it with our special “smitfraud” removing software until shown as clean
Scan it with McAfee to remove all other nasties – they lurk together!
Return the drive to your computer
Test Internet Explorer is working
Return your PC to you, ready to go and with all your data safe.
To protect against future viruses,
we recommend properly installed
McAfee Internet Security, and be
cautious about downloading files from the Internet.