SMTMP

Basic information about SMTMP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SMTMP（*.SMTMP or *.smtmp）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SMTMP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SMTMP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SMTMP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SMTMP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SMTMP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SMTMP file?
How to open a SMTMP file?
What programs do I need to open a SMTMP file?
What programs help to create and edit a SMTMP file?
How to convert SMTMP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SMTMP file format?

1.Detail information about SMTMP file extension: Trojan:Win32/FakeSysdef Folder

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMTMP files
File type	Trojan:Win32/FakeSysdef Folder	Category	Malicious Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SMTMP file is a Trojan:Win32/FakeSysdef Folder. The smtmp is not actually file extension, but a folder created by malicious Ttrojans known as Trojan:Win32/FakeSysde by Microsoft, or Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.csve (Kaspersky), Troj/FakeAV-DOF (Sophos) as well as TROJ_FAKEAV.ORT by Trend Micro. This very annoying Trojan virus creates the SMTMP folder in C:Users%UserAppDataLocalTemp folder and moves to it all files from Start and Desktop folders, basically screwing up users Start Menu and Desktop. It also modifies the moved files with hidden tag, so they are no longer visible to common users (with hidden files hidden in system). In most cases it also adds itself in executable form to be run at every startup. Might also display fake warnings and security scans and tries to scams users to purchase a rogue Antivirus product and to share their confidential information such as credit card number.
Windows	Avast Antivirus AVG Antivirus

Can't open a SMTMP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SMTMP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SMTMP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SMTMP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of SMTMP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a SMTMP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SMTMP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SMTMP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SMTMP file is damaged.
Whether the SMTMP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SMTMP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SMTMP file format is incompletely.
Whether the SMTMP file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SMTMP file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SMTMP file.

If the SMTMP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.