How to remove WinAntiSpyware?
What is WinAntiSpyware?
WinAntiSpyware (a.k.a WinAntiSpyware 2006, WinAntiSpyware 2007, WinAntiSpyware 2008) is another rogue anti-spyware parasite that displays fake warning messages and tries to scare you into buying the full version of this program. WinAntiSpyware 2007 greatly exaggerates the threat level to your computer, and once bought, it may install additional malware into your system.
There are several fraudulent websites that promote and sell WinAntiSpyware2008 and its clones. Some of them like XP-Antivirus-Free-Check.com may seem to be very convincing and legitimate. Don’t trust any web source that promotes WinAntiSpyware!
Do not trust WinAntispyware 2008 and block it’s websites WinAntispyware2008.com and XP-Antivirus-Free-Check.com using your HOSTS file.
WinAntiSpyware is Extremely dangerous
WinAntiSpyware is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program WinAntiSpyware may spread via Trojans WinAntiSpyware may display fake security messages WinAntiSpyware may install additional spyware to your computer WinAntiSpyware may repair its files, spread or update by itself WinAntiSpyware violates your privacy and compromises your security
for WinAntiSpyware detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like WinAntiSpyware and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual WinAntiSpyware removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove WinAntiSpyware, 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 WinAntiSpyware processes:
Disable these WinAntiSpyware DLL files::
Remove these WinAntiSpyware Registry Entries:
Remove these WinAntiSpyware files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other WinAntiSpyware infected files and get help in WinAntiSpyware removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing WinAntiSpyware and similar threats.
WinAntiSpyware 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 WinAntiSpyware can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads WinAntiSpyware trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, WinAntiSpyware offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, WinAntiSpyware 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 WinAntiSpyware, 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 WinAntiSpyware, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as WinAntiSpyware, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
