How to remove Real Antispyware 5.2 ?

July 3rd, 2008
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What is Real Antispyware 5.2?

Real Antispyware 5.2 is, quite ironically, a fake anti-spyware program. It's a rogue just like any other and relies on trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite employs illicit methods to mislead the user and thus get him to buy Real Antispyware 5.2's "licensed version".

Once inside and active Real Antispyware 5.2 will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him that he is infected and therefore in need of an anti-spyware program. It's not just any anti-spyware program of course, but Real Antispyware 5.2, which is completely non-functional.

The home of this parasite, realantispyware.com, provides no contact details whatsoever and the website has only been created 2 weeks ago - way later than computer security companies usually do so.

Real Antispyware 5.2 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block realantispyware.com using your HOSTS file.

Real Antispyware 5.2 is Extremely dangerous

arrow Real Antispyware 5.2 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow Real Antispyware 5.2 may spread via Trojans
arrow Real Antispyware 5.2 may display fake security messages
arrow Real Antispyware 5.2 may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow Real Antispyware 5.2 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Real Antispyware 5.2 violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual Real Antispyware 5.2 removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Real Antispyware 5.2, 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 Real Antispyware 5.2 processes:
Remove these Real Antispyware 5.2 Registry files:
Remove these Real Antispyware 5.2 files:
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Real Antispyware 5.2 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 Real Antispyware 5.2 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Real Antispyware 5.2 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Real Antispyware 5.2 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Real Antispyware 5.2 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 Real Antispyware 5.2, 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 Real Antispyware 5.2, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Real Antispyware 5.2, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as Real Antispyware 5.2?

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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