Smart Engine (SmartEngine) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Smart Engine, which is also known as SmartEngine, is a fake antivirus program. This virus is a copy of My Security Shield. Smart Engine is generally installed through the use of a trojan horse, which is generally downloaded while browsing the internet.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Smart Engine. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.
If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with Smart Engine with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Smart Engine, try using Process Explorer. If Smart Engine blocks Process Explorer, rename Process Explorer to iexplore.exe or firefox.exe. Smart Engine will generally not block the com version of Process Explorer, which can be downloaded here.
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Smart Engine will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.
The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. Smart Engine can be removed by using the
View Smart Engine Files
View Smart Engine Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Smart Engine and other rogue security programs include:
1. Smart Engine is generally installed without user permission.
2. Smart Engine uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.
Manual Smart Engine Removal – In order to manually remove Smart Engine, the processes associated with Smart Engine must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Smart Engine entered the computer.
Stop Smart Engine Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Smart Engine Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random letters]\
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random letters]\[random letters].exe
Remove Smart Engine Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Smart Engine
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Smart Engine
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Smart Engine
Remove Smart Engine Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
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If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.
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