How to remove LiveAntiSpy?
What is LiveAntiSpy?
LiveAntiSpy is one of the few rogue anti-spyware programs released November 29, 2007. As the name suggests, it masquerades as an anti-spyware tool, when in reality it is nothing more than a simple scam: it tries fooling users into buying the bogus full version by paying anywhere from $30 to $80.
The Live AntiSpy program must be manually downloaded and installed in order to get infected. When you enter the download section of the homepage, you automatically get infected with adware that proceeds to bombard you with pop-ups that say there are multiple threats on your system. The Live Anti Spy scan produces equally menacing results and the threats can supposedly only be removed by purchasing the full version, which is, of course, fake.
After seeing LiveAntiSpy’s homepage it is kind of difficult to believe its legitimacy: it is full of grammar mistakes, such as the French-sounding "maliciouse software" among others. It also presents the world with a bunch of ludicrous claims, e.g. your computer is infected if you’ve downloaded music from the net. There is some content that was copied from another rogue anti-spyware program and there is no contact information, as is usually the case with these scams.
Do NOT download or buy LiveAntiSpy. If you have it – remove it and block liveantispy.com in your host files.
LiveAntiSpy is Extremely dangerous
LiveAntiSpy is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program LiveAntiSpy may spread via Trojans LiveAntiSpy may display fake security messages LiveAntiSpy may install additional spyware to your computer LiveAntiSpy may repair its files, spread or update by itself LiveAntiSpy violates your privacy and compromises your security
for LiveAntiSpy detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like LiveAntiSpy and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual LiveAntiSpy removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove LiveAntiSpy, 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 LiveAntiSpy processes:
Disable these LiveAntiSpy DLL files::
Remove these LiveAntiSpy Registry Entries:
Remove these LiveAntiSpy files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other LiveAntiSpy infected files and get help in LiveAntiSpy removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing LiveAntiSpy and similar threats.
LiveAntiSpy 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 LiveAntiSpy can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads LiveAntiSpy trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, LiveAntiSpy offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, LiveAntiSpy 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 LiveAntiSpy, 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 LiveAntiSpy, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as LiveAntiSpy, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
