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How to remove AntiSpyCheck?

January 11th, 2008

What is AntiSpyCheck?

AntiSpyCheck (a.k.a AntiSpyCheck v.2.4) is yet another fake security program (rogue anti-spyware) and although it was only released today (January 11, 2008), antispycheck.com’s (registration service provided by ESTDOMAINS INC, of course) already contains some pretty impressive testimonials about AntiSpyCheck saving people’s systems and lives, but we know better.

It works exactly like most of rogue tools do these days: it gets on your system through trojans or browser security flaws bringing other malware along, so that it could later find and display it in the fake security report that the AntiSpyCheck uses to scare you. The parasites it detects are fakealerts and you should remove AntiSpyCheck itself from your system.

They say that "AntiSpyCheck, Inc., based in Riga, Latvia, develops leading Internet security and privacy solutions for enterprises and consumers. Founded in 2000, the company’s mission is to bring security, productivity and privacy to the Internet.", but we know it’s not exactly true as their server is located in Ukraine and the domain is officialy registered in Netherlands. And they fail hard at "company’s mission" as well. Add antispycheck.com to your blacklist (HOSTS file or alike) to ensure your security.


AntiSpyCheck is Extremely dangerous

arrow AntiSpyCheck is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow AntiSpyCheck may spread via Trojans
arrow AntiSpyCheck may display fake security messages
arrow AntiSpyCheck may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow AntiSpyCheck may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow AntiSpyCheck violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like AntiSpyCheck and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual AntiSpyCheck removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiSpyCheck, 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 AntiSpyCheck processes:
Disable these AntiSpyCheck DLL files::
Remove these AntiSpyCheck Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiSpyCheck files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other AntiSpyCheck infected files and get help in AntiSpyCheck removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing AntiSpyCheck and similar threats.

AntiSpyCheck 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 AntiSpyCheck can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiSpyCheck trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiSpyCheck offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiSpyCheck 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 AntiSpyCheck, 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 AntiSpyCheck, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

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


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

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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