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How to remove Spyware Quake?

April 29th, 2007

What is Spyware Quake?

SpywareQuake (a.k.a SpywareQuake 2.4) is a Corrupt/rogue antispyware program that produces fake alert messages in system tray designed to Force the user to download Spyware Quake. It can be installed without the user’s knowledge by a downloader trojan that exploits a flaw in Windows. Spyware Quake is a Clone of well know corrupt antispyware SpyAxe, SpywareStrike and later SpyFalcon. Spyware Quake acts like a normal antispyware program, but has some features which disturbs the user and Forces them to buy the program. Spyware Quake displays blinking icon on the system tray, which shows alert message which looks similar to windows messages.


Spyware Quake is Extremely dangerous

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

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



Manual Spyware Quake removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Spyware Quake, 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 Spyware Quake processes:
Disable these Spyware Quake DLL files::
Remove these Spyware Quake Registry Entries:
Remove these Spyware Quake files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Spyware Quake infected files and get help in Spyware Quake removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Spyware Quake and similar threats.

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

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


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

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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