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Do you know what StopingSpy or StopingSpy 2.1 is?

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StopingSpy or StopingSpy 2.1 is a rogue anti-spyware program that may bombard computer users with popups and alert messages stating that they are infected with spyware. StopingSpy 2.1 displays erroneous scan results to scare users into purchasing the StopingSpy 2.1 program. StopingSpy 2.1 cannot be trusted and must be removed before it causes damage to your system. StopingSpy or StopingSpy 2.1 is known to be similar to MalwareAlarm and SpyShredder which are other known rogue anti-spyware programs.

In non-techie terms: StopingSpy 2.1 is very similar to other well known rogue anti-spyware programs with it’s illicit tactics. StopingSpy 2.1 uses certain tactics to extort money from computer users. StopingSpy 2.1 must be avoided at all costs. Do not under any circumstances purchase StopingSpy or StopingSpy 2.1.

Aliases: StopingSpy, Stoping Spy, StopingSpy 2.1

StopingSpy 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

StopingSpy Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. StopingSpy manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that StopingSpy will be removed completely. So read the StopingSpy 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.

1. Uninstall StopingSpy Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall StopingSpy if found.
2. To stop StopingSpy 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 StopingSpy processes:
   StopingSpySetup[1].exe
   StopingSpy.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister StopingSpy DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these StopingSpy DLLs:
   StopingSpy1.dll
   StopingSpy3.dll
   StopingSpy0.dll
   
   To locate the StopingSpy DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type StopingSpy and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the StopingSpy 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).
4. To unregister StopingSpy 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 StopingSpy registry keys:

   StopingSpy
   

5. 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.
6. Remove StopingSpy Directories.
   To find StopingSpy directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

   Search and delete the following StopingSpy directories:
   %ProgramFiles%\StopingSpy
   

   Right-click on the StopingSpy folder and select Delete.

   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder StopingSpy and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting StopingSpy could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

7. To remove StopingSpy icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the StopingSpy manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your StopingSpy 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 StopingSpy will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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