How to remove SpywareLocked ?

May 17th, 2007
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What is SpywareLocked?

SpywareLocked is a parasite that has further evolved form of SpyLocked, and is a variation that notorious rogue anti-spyware program. This corrupt anti-spyware program tells you that your computer is infected with spyware (that is mostly not the case) by showing fake system alert messages, and tries to force you to buy, download and install the program. SpywareLocked infects computers by Trojans, or the user is tricked by scare tactics into downloading and installing this corrupt application. Be sure to block the domain SPYLOCKED.COM (85.255.120.50) in your HOSTS file to completely remove the parasite or avoid accidental infection by SpywareLocked. 


SpywareLocked is Extremely dangerous

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


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

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


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

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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