How to remove AntiSpywareMaster ?

March 31st, 2008
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What is AntiSpywareMaster?

AntiSpywareMaster 7.3 is a rogue anti-spyware application and a clone of AntispywareDeluxe. AntiSpywareMaster 7.3 is, essentially, a fake spyware remover, which uses various tactics to prove it's non-existent legitimacy and has the goal to persuade the user to buy it's "licensed version". AntiSpywareMaster 7.3 infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob and Vundo.

Once inside and active, AntiSpywareMaster 7.3 will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications to "inform" him of an infection on the system, which is most likely non-existent. AntiSpyware Master uses this disinformation to intimidate the user and, ultimately, to get him to buy the full version of the parasite, which is as fake as the trial.

AntiSpywareMaster is Extremely dangerous

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


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiSpywareMaster, 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.

Remove these AntiSpywareMaster processes:
Remove these AntiSpywareMaster Registry files:
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AntiSpywareMaster 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 AntiSpywareMaster can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiSpywareMaster trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiSpywareMaster offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiSpywareMaster not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiSpywareMaster, 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 AntiSpywareMaster, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

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


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

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.

2 Responses to “AntiSpywareMaster”

  1. manochehr Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 9:43 am hi this unwanted softwear I relly don’t want. and it has been infected my PC . I just want to know how to clean this mess. and I dedn’t apply for it. please send me some information or any ting wich is help me to release from this AntiSpayWare master.
  2. Rukshan W Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 7:42 pm I was recently infected. Find combofix.exe It is available on the internet. Fixed my problem.

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