Seekmo
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Seekmo, presented by 180 Solutions, is an adware program that provides access to free content and tends to show a large number of unwanted pop-up advertisements. Seekmo can be named as search based advertising application with an ability to monitor your Internet browsing patterns and show contextual advertisements according those patterns.
To check your computer for Seekmo, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting Seekmo and other threats. If you detect the presence of Seekmo on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of Seekmo.
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Detection of Seekmo (Recommended)
Seekmo is difficult to detect and remove. Seekmo is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. Seekmo, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.
You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove Seekmo and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a Seekmo scan/check to successfully detect all Seekmo files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove Seekmo, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove Seekmo or follow the Seekmo manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with Seekmo. Seekmo can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing Seekmo involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing Seekmo on your system. Seekmo installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.
If you think you may already be infected with Seekmo, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect Seekmo and other common Spyware infections. After detection of Seekmo, the next advised step is to remove Seekmo with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
Seekmo may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of Seekmo from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
Seekmo, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. Seekmo along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.
Install a good anti-spyware software
When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example Seekmo, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect Seekmo and other types of spyware.
Remove Seekmo manually
Another method to remove Seekmo is to manually delete Seekmo files in your system. Detect and remove the following Seekmo files:
Processes
- seekmo.exe
- seekmosetup.exe
DLLs
- seekmohook.dll
- npclntax.dll
Other Files
- seekmoau.dat
- seekmo_gdf.dat
- seekmo_hpk.dat
- seekmo_kyf.dat
- seekmo.com.url
- seekmocustomersupport.url
- uninstallseekmoinstructions.lnk
- 180e.tmp
Registry Keys
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\seekmodisplayicon
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\seekmodisplayname
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\seekmouninstallstring
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmo
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmocvf
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmoduid
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmopartner_id
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmoproduct_id
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\seekmoumt
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax.1
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax.1\clsid
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax\clsid
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clientax.seekmoclientax\curver
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\control
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\inprocserver32
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\inprocserver32threadingmodel
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\miscstatus
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\miscstatus\1
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\progid
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\programmable
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\toolboxbitmap32
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\version
- 5929cd6e-2062-44a4-b2c5-2c7e78fbab38\versionindependentprogid
Known Variants
VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.
External links
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- Non-profit Malware Process Library - Non-profit website that list most known Spyware Process names.
- How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
- Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
- Manual Removal Instructions for Seekmo - Learn how to remove Seekmo.
- McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
- Remove Seekmo - Easy Seekmo removal steps. Parasite database on how to remove spyware and rogue anti-spyware programs.
