How to remove SpywareLocker?
What is SpywareLocker?
SpywareLocker is a rogue anti-spyware parasite, released on September 20, 2007. It is considered a clone of the notorious DrAntiSpy corrupt anti-spyware application. Even though you have to install SpywareLocker yourself, its basic functions are the same as of any other rogue anti-spyware parasite that infects systems via trojans or browser security holes.
As soon as you install SpywareLocker, you are offered a free scan of your system. As soon as it is complete, SpywareLocker shows you a greatly exaggerated scan report full of false errors and non-existent threats. Such activities are called scare tactics, as SpywareLocker tries to trick users into buying the useless program by creating an illusion of a powerful anti-spyware tool.
If you have detected SpywareLocker in your system, use the instructions below to remove it manually, or download the anti-spyware tool from our database.
SpywareLocker is Extremely dangerous
SpywareLocker is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program SpywareLocker may spread via Trojans SpywareLocker may display fake security messages SpywareLocker may install additional spyware to your computer SpywareLocker may repair its files, spread or update by itself SpywareLocker violates your privacy and compromises your security
for SpywareLocker detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like SpywareLocker and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual SpywareLocker removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove SpywareLocker, 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 SpywareLocker processes:
Disable these SpywareLocker DLL files::
Remove these SpywareLocker Registry Entries:
Remove these SpywareLocker files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other SpywareLocker infected files and get help in SpywareLocker removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing SpywareLocker and similar threats.
SpywareLocker 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 SpywareLocker can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads SpywareLocker trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, SpywareLocker offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, SpywareLocker 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 SpywareLocker, 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 SpywareLocker, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as SpywareLocker, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
