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How to remove Top AntiSpyware?

August 21st, 2009

What is Top AntiSpyware?

Despite the flashy name, Top AntiSpyware is just another rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which relies on malicious tactics to spread and sell. This parasite typically enters the system by using trojans, such as Vundo, although it can also be downloaded and installed manually. Top AntiSpyware uses misleading advertising to trick users into purchasing it’s “licensed version”.

Upon entering the system, Top AntiSpyware will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. Should the user click any of these popups, he would be taken to the purchase page of Top AntiSpyware. Much like any other rogue, this one performs fake system scans, which return exaggerated results, which are usually full of false positives (legitimate files marked as threats). As is all of this is not enough, Top AntiSpyware might also block websites, especially those dealing with computer security, hijack the browser, and significantly decrease system performance.

Top AntiSpyware is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.


Top AntiSpyware is Extremely dangerous

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

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



Manual Top AntiSpyware removal


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

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

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


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

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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