AntiSpyCheck Removal Guide
Do you know what AntiSpyCheck is?
DESCRIPTION
AntiSpyCheck or known as AntiSpyCheck v2.4 is the recent rogue anti-spyware parasite designed to trick users into purchasing a full version of the AntiSpyCheck program. Do not under any circumstances purchase AntiSpyCheck or any programs related to AntiSpyCheck. AntiSpyCheck may mask itself as a good working spyware removal program, it is not. AntiSpyCheck may display exaggerated spyware scan results including Files Secure and Trojan Downloader.
In non-techie terms: Rogue anti-spyware programs such as AntiSpyCheck are specifically designed to trick users into purchasing a full license copy of the AntiSpyCheck software. It is always a good practice to check internet sources of any given removal tool to find out if it is a legitimate and safe program before purchase.
Aliases: AntiSpyCheck v2.4, AntiSpyCheck.com
AntiSpyCheck Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
AntiSpyCheck Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AntiSpyCheck manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that AntiSpyCheck will be removed completely. So read the AntiSpyCheck removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall AntiSpyCheck Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AntiSpyCheck if found. - To stop AntiSpyCheck processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these AntiSpyCheck processes:
ASpyC.exe
AntiSpyCheck 2.1.exe
ASpCh.exe
asc_2.1_setup[1].exe
ad-protect.exe
asc 2.1.exe
AntiSpyCheck.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister AntiSpyCheck DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these AntiSpyCheck DLLs:
euwoeu.dll
gnmguxh.dll
IEWarning32.dll
funfsnv.dll
ThreatWarning.dll
xevhbpw.dll
hkushdr.dll
psqnuvo.dll
SpyWarning.dll
ASCWarning32.dll
sgntu.dll
spamdet.dll
To locate the AntiSpyCheck DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type AntiSpyCheck and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the AntiSpyCheck DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister AntiSpyCheck registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these AntiSpyCheck registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove AntiSpyCheck Directories.
To find AntiSpyCheck directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Search and delete the following AntiSpyCheck directories:
%ProgramFiles%\ASpyC
%ProgramFiles%\AntiSpyCheck 2.1
%ProgramFiles%\aspch
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiSpyCheck 2.1
%ProgramFiles%\ASC 2.1
%ProgramFiles%\AntiSpyCheck
Right-click on the AntiSpyCheck folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder AntiSpyCheck and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting AntiSpyCheck could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove AntiSpyCheck icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the AntiSpyCheck manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AntiSpyCheck problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that AntiSpyCheck will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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