CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 Removal Guide

Do you know what CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 is?

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CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 is a fake anti-spyware program that pretends to find and remove privacy violations on your computer. As far as we are concerned, CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 is a privacy violation and should be removed faster than the rate gas prices are rising. CrisysTec Sentry 3.0, if installed, uses aggressive tactics and behavior to get you to purchase the full version of the CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 program.

CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 is known to infiltrate your system through security holes and has the ability to install other spyware which may pose a much more serious threat to your personal data. CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 may look like a legitimate program but you must remember that it is all developed to trick you into spending your money on a worthless program.

In non-techie terms: CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 is very similar to many other well known rogue anti-spyware programs running lose on the internet. You cannot trust any of them including CrisysTec Sentry 3.0. Do not purchase or download CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 under any circumstances.

Aliases: CrisysTec Sentry 3.0, CrisysTecSentry, ,CrisysTecSentry.com, Crisys Tec Sentry.

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CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 will be removed completely. So read the CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 if found.
2. To stop CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 processes:
   Sentry.exe
   BSwap.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To unregister CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 registry keys:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls\C:\Program
   Files\Critical Systems Technologies\CrisysTec Sentry\Uninstall.exe
   HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”CrisysTec Sentry” = “C:\Program Files\Critical Systems Technologies\CrisysTec Sentry\Sentry.exe -Minimized”
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\Shell
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{34BCE26E-D9F8-46CB-8A59-B473A14471F0}
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\”(Default)” = “CrisysTec Protected Recycle Bin”
   HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\Critical Systems Technologies
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\LocalizedString\”(Default)” = “CrisysTec Protected Recycle Bin”
   

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 Directories.
   To find CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 directories:
   %ProgramFiles%\Critical Systems Technologies\CrisysTec Sentry\
   
   Right-click on the CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
6. To remove CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 manual removal instructions!
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.