How to remove SMART DNS PROXY virus? Follow SMART DNS PROXY Removal Instructions

SMART DNS PROXY is classified as Win32:PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
What is PUP?
PUP is crapware. SMART DNS PROXY have several types of unwanted behaviour:

1. Displaying popup ads.
2. Hijacking your browser.
3. Infecting your desktop shortcuts, etc.
4. Inserting ads to the web pages.

SMART DNS PROXY can redirect your browser search, collect your personal information and sell it for advertising.
SMART DNS PROXY is usually hard in removing. Some people could not find uninstall program for SMART DNS PROXY in the Control Panel.
Sometimes SMART DNS PROXY uninstaller does not work.

How SMART DNS PROXY got on my computer?

Usually you got SMART DNS PROXY with as part of a bundle with another tool you downloaded from the Internet. Since SMART DNS PROXY manufacturer pays software developers for distributing SMART DNS PROXY within their applications, SMART DNS PROXY is often included as part of the installer.
Usually, you have not only one SMART DNS PROXY problem, but a bunch of similar WIN32:PUPs.

How to remove SMART DNS PROXY?

Step-by-step Guide for manual removal of SMART DNS PROXY:

1. Uninstall SMART DNS PROXY using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).
2. Open Task Manager to kill all "SMART DNS PROXY" related processes.
3. Use Windows search to find and remove "SMART DNS PROXY" files and folders.
4. Run services.msc to disable a "SMART DNS PROXY" Windows service.
5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "SMART DNS PROXY" scheduled tasks.
6. Open regedit.exe and delete SMART DNS PROXY registry keys and values.
7. Check your shortcuts on your desktop and in the Start menu for SMART DNS PROXY presence. Fix infected shortcuts.
8. Remove a virus from Google Chrome.
9. Remove a virus from Internet Explorer.
10. Remove a virus from Mozilla Firefox.
11. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.