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How to remove AntiKeep?

December 3rd, 2009

What is AntiKeep?

AntiKeep may look like a legitimate application but in reality it’s just one more rogue anti-spyware, released at the of November. This rogue can be attached to WiniGuard family of malwares. It behaves and uses the same Graphical User Interface (GUI) just like AntiAdd, REAnti, RESpyWare or Secure Keeper. It is a total scam which seeks only to make users buy the license key, so please do not believe information reported by this software.

AntiKeep is usually distributed by Trojans viruses. Once inside the targeted system, they download additional files and install the program. After settling down, AntiKeep trends to load fake system scanners when Windows boots up and gives the information about hundreds of various spyware detected. It concentrates only into making PC users scared about their machines security and for increasing the image uses pop-up ads, system tray notifications, fabricated reports and alerts.

However, the truth is that AntiKeep tries to sell its so called “licensed” version as a legitimate removal tool. Infections reported by this malware are invented by the same AntiKeep because it trends to create random files inside the system when breaks into. Delete AntiKeep immediately after detection because otherwise it will annoy you to death by loading tons of its fake security reports. Use the removal guide written below to delete AntiKeep for free.


AntiKeep is Extremely dangerous

arrow AntiKeep is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow AntiKeep may spread via Trojans
arrow AntiKeep may display fake security messages
arrow AntiKeep may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow AntiKeep may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow AntiKeep violates your privacy and compromises your security
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for AntiKeep detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like AntiKeep and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



AntiKeep screenshots


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Manual AntiKeep removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiKeep, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these AntiKeep processes:
Remove these AntiKeep Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiKeep files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other AntiKeep infected files and get help in AntiKeep removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing AntiKeep and similar threats.

AntiKeep is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only AntiKeep can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiKeep trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiKeep offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiKeep does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiKeep, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install AntiKeep, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiKeep, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as AntiKeep?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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