Completely Remove Smithfraud-c.generic Trojan

Where does Smithfraud-c.generic come from?

Smithfraud-c.generic is a big threat to an infected system and requires instant removal. Smithfraud-c.generic gets into computers by taking advantage of system vulnerabilities.

Also, unknown downloads, spam email attachments, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks etc., are possible sources where computer users get infected.

How dangerous is Smithfraud-c.generic?

 

Once executed, Smithfraud-c.generic changes registries to allow its automatic running. To make it worse, remote attackers will get access to your system and do whatever they want to make profit. Email address or Facebook account may be hacked to spread malware or bonus message. Some system components will be damaged and lead to performance difficulties. To remove Smithfraud-c.generic and enhance computer protection, please follow the manual removal guide below.

How to Remove Smithfraud-c.generic?

1) Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

2) Stop the associated processes:

Random.exe

3) Delete the associated files: 

%AppData%\[random].exe

%ProgramFiles%\LP\[random].tmp

%ProgramFiles%\LP\[random].exe

%Windows%\system32\[random].exe

4) Get rid of the related registry entries:

KEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe "(Default)" = "[random]"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%LocalAppData%\[random].exe" -a "%1" %*"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\[random]\DefaultIcon "(Default)" = "%1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\[random]\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""%LocalAppData%\[random].exe" -a "%1" %*"

Attention: Please note that the manual removal of Smithfraud-c.generic is effective but yet risky process. To avoid any unnecessary to damage your computer, you are recommended to get help from computer experts.