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MSN SmartTags intrusion method

MSN SmartTags installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (MSN SmartTags). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. MSN SmartTags copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is xclean.exe . Sometimes it creates new startup key with name MSN SmartTags and value xclean.exe . You can also find it in your processes list with name xclean.exe or MSN SmartTags. Also, it can create folder with name MSN SmartTags under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation MSN SmartTags starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove MSN SmartTags immediately.

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How to remove MSN SmartTags manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with MSN SmartTags, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by MSN SmartTags.

To get rid of MSN SmartTags, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

• msnbho.dll

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

• Key: software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\archivo dll
  Value: @
• Key: software\classes\clsid\{9dd4258a-7138-49c4-8d34-587879a5c7a4}
• Key: software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects
  \{9dd4258a-7138-49c4-8d34-587879a5c7a4}
• Key: CLSID\{9dd4258a-7138-49c4-8d34-587879a5c7a4}

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

Uninstall MSN SmartTags related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for MSN SmartTags entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If MSN SmartTags won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Windows 10

• Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

• Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

• Find MSN SmartTags under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

• Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

• Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

• In the menu choose Control Panel

• Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

• Locate MSN SmartTags or other related suspicious program.

• Click Uninstall button.

• Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

• Click Start and choose Control Panel.

• Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

• In the list of installed programs find MSN SmartTags

• Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

• Click Start

• In the menu choose Control Panel

• Choose Add / Remove Programs.

• Find MSN SmartTags related entries.

• Click Remove button.

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