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How to remove AntiSpyware Protector?

February 13th, 2009

What is AntiSpyware Protector?

AntiSpyware Protector is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite uses disinformation to mislead the user into purchasing it’s "licensed version".

Once inside and active, AntiSpyware Protector will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. While this information may coincidentally be true, AntiSpyware Protector has neither the ability to detect nor remove infections. AntiSpyware Protector will also try to fool the user by performing fake system scans, which produce highly exaggerated results.

AntiSpyware Protector is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.


AntiSpyware Protector is Extremely dangerous

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

Manual AntiSpyware Protector removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiSpyware Protector, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Stop these AntiSpyware Protector processes:
Remove these AntiSpyware Protector Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiSpyware Protector files:

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

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


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

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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