SmartApp : An Uninstallation Toolkit

Threat Details

Name Of Threat	SmartApp
Type Of Threat	Adware
Variant Of	PQwick
Affected System	XP, 7, 10, 8.1, 8, Vista.
Infected Browser	Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Microsoft Edge.
Risk level	Low
File Decryption	Possible
Distributive Methods	Untrustworthy third party software down-loader, email spam campaigns, clicking suspicious pop-up ads etc.

Deep Analysis On SmartApp

SmartApp is a treacherous kind of computer infection that can be classified as an adware family. This is an updated new variant of Pqwick adware. It is also categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program based advertising supported programming applications. It can contaminates many Windows Operating System such as  XP, 10, 8, 7, Vista, 8.1 etc and various types of Web Browsers Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome etc. It is actually a specific malware kind of application program which is designed to display some irrelevant pop-up ads on the web pages mostly visited by the victims. This is smartapp.com Domain Name of SmartApp and its Registrar name is Wild West Domains, LLC which was recently got Registered on 04-12-1997 and also got Updated on 16-10-2016. Its Registry Domain ID is 664265_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN and its Status is maintained as clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited their Servers Name are ns-1101.awsdns-09.org, ns-1587.awsdns-06.co.uk, ns-371.awsdns-46.com, ns-702.awsdns-23.net.

Noticeable Symptoms Of SmartApp

SmartApp is a malignant computer threat which is an advertising oriented programs that can get infiltrated into the compromised computer systems by using various dispersal techniques like free file hosting websites, corrupted external drives, untrustworthy third party software down-loader, email spam campaigns, hacked executable files, clicking suspicious pop-up ads, reading junked e-mail attachments, fake software updater, untrustworthy downloading sources, downloading torrents websites, peer to peer file sharing network etc. The main aim behind developing such malware threat by the remote hackers is to withdraw tremendous amount of online money though several deceptive schemes such as Cost Per Click or Pay Per Click techniques. 

Unfavorable Effects Of SmartApp

SmartApp is a brutal malware infection which is capable of displaying intrusive ads like pop-up ads, discount coupons, commercial banners, exciting deals etc that can cover up the whole system screen of the users. It badly influences the browsing experiences of the victims. It try to convince the user to purchase some online services and different spam products. Without any user consent it can also drops as many malware such as backdoor, Trojans, worms, rootkits etc into the deceived computer system.

Why To Eliminate SmartApp

SmartApp cyber threat can entirely destroys the victimized system therefore the user should protect his system from being infected. Basically there are two reliable techniques to eliminate such malware by using either manual or automatic ways.

Click to Free Scan for SmartApp on PC

 

How to Uninstall SmartApp from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall SmartApp from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove SmartApp from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove SmartApp from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove SmartApp and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from SmartApp

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall SmartApp from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for SmartApp or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall SmartApp ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove SmartApp from Startup Items

To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R

Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious SmartApp entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers

(This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)

Step:5 How to Remove SmartApp from Localhost Files

Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove SmartApp and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove SmartApp from IE

Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the SmartApp extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.

 

How to Uninstall SmartApp from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select SmartApp related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove SmartApp

Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.

How to Block SmartApp on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select SmartApp or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to SmartApp.

Now Click on Remove to delete SmartApp permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of SmartApp on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON

 

Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking SmartApp. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

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