VIPAntiSpyware Removal Guide
Do you know what VIPAntiSpyware is?
DESCRIPTION
VIPAntiSpyware is claimed to be an essential for the protection of your computer but we have to totally disagree because VIPAntiSpyware looks just like another scam. VIPAntiSpyware has confirmed our speculation of it being a total scam and it has been confirmed as a rogue anti-spyware program. After visiting the VIPAntiSpyware.com website, which looks very convincing, we tested out the VIPAntiSpyware program and it is a caniving and deceitful program.
VIPAntiSpyware displays fake scan results trying to scare you into purchaseing the full version of VIPAntiSpyware to remove it’s so-called found parasites. The payment processing for VIPAntiSpyware on the website VIPAntiSpyware.com looks suspicious and may use your information for card scams.
In non-techie terms: VIPAntiSpyware is similar to other rogue applications in the way that you end up wasting your money in return for a bogus program if you choose to purchase VIPAntiSpyware. VIPAntiSpyware and VIPAntiSpyware.com should be avoided because they are not legitmate as the claims that it makes. Do not under any circumstances purchase or download VIPAntiSpyware.
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Aliases: VIPAntiSpyware, VIP Anti-Spyware, VIPAntiSpyware.com
VIPAntiSpyware 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.
VipAntiSpyware Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. VipAntiSpyware manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that VipAntiSpyware will be removed completely. So read the VipAntiSpyware 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 VipAntiSpyware Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall VipAntiSpyware if found. - To stop VipAntiSpyware 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 VipAntiSpyware processes:
vipantispyware.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To unregister VipAntiSpyware 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 VipAntiSpyware 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 VipAntiSpyware Directories.
To find VipAntiSpyware directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Search and delete the following VipAntiSpyware directories:
%ProgramFiles%\vipantispyware
Right-click on the VipAntiSpyware folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder VipAntiSpyware and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting VipAntiSpyware could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove VipAntiSpyware icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the VipAntiSpyware manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your VipAntiSpyware 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 VipAntiSpyware will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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