How to remove MagicAntiSpy ?

July 12th, 2007
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What is MagicAntiSpy?

MagicAntiSpy poses as a legitimate anti-spyware application, when in fact it is corrupted. The first signs of MagicAntiSpy infection are numerous pop-up messages stating that your computer has been infected by spyware. This is not the case, as MagicAntiSpy is spyware in and by itself. It will try to use scare tactics on you by showing fake security messages and offering to buy the full MagicAntiSpy version to fix these imaginary errors. Stay away from this rogue anti-spyware application and remove it as soon as you spot it on your hard drive.

MagicAntiSpy is Extremely dangerous

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


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

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


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

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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