How to remove ProAntiSpy?
What is ProAntiSpy?
ProAntiSpy is a rogue anti-spyware program, which has recently surfaced on the web. It doesn’t seem to be anything out of the ordinary: ProAntiSpy infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, and proceeds to intimidate the user with fake threat reports in hopes that he will buy the fake "licensed version" of the parasite.
Once inside and active, ProAntiSpy unleashes a flood of popups and fake system notifications to "inform" the user that his system is infected and needs cleaning. The parasite also provides a cleaner, which is, of course, ProAntiSpy. Far too often users fall for this trick and buy the program, which is completely non-functional.
ProAntiSpy’s homepage suggests that it is the best, most cutting-edge solution to all your problems, since, if you choose to trust the content, pretty much every problem is caused by malware. There is no contact information to be found and the domain is registered to someone with the email address "contact@privacyprotect.org", the same privacyprotect.org, which has been mentioned in more unfavorable ways than one.
ProAntiSpy is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block proantispy.com using your HOSTS file.
ProAntiSpy is Extremely dangerous
ProAntiSpy is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program ProAntiSpy may spread via Trojans ProAntiSpy may display fake security messages ProAntiSpy may install additional spyware to your computer ProAntiSpy may repair its files, spread or update by itself ProAntiSpy violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual ProAntiSpy removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove ProAntiSpy, 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 ProAntiSpy processes:
Disable these ProAntiSpy DLL files::
Remove these ProAntiSpy Registry Entries:
Remove these ProAntiSpy files:
ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads ProAntiSpy trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, ProAntiSpy offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy, 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 ProAntiSpy, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as ProAntiSpy, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
