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How to remove SpySoldier?

May 24th, 2007

What is SpySoldier?

SpySoldier is one of the clones of the notorious rogue anti-spyware parasites SpyLocked and VirusBurst. After creeping into yur system by trojan backdoors, SpySoldier proceeds to wreak havoc on your computer. Sometime later, you start receiving fake messages stating that your system is infected, and you need full SpySoldier version in order to cure it. Of course, all of this is lies, and the parasite should be removed immediately.


SpySoldier is Extremely dangerous

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

Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasite like SpySoldier and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual SpySoldier removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove SpySoldier, 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 Spyhunter or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these SpySoldier processes:
Remove these SpySoldier files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other SpySoldier infected files and get help in SpySoldier removal by using free Spyhunter scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing SpySoldier and similar threats.

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

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


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

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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