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AntiSpyKit Description and Removal Instructions
AntiSpyKit is a deceitful anti-spyware application, originating from Russian Federation. www.AntiSpyKit.com promotes this parasite to be "one of the most technologically advanced Spyware removal and protection software in the world today" but, in fact, it is a scam. AntiSpyKit is usually brought to your system by a Trojan via browser security gaps. This parasite uses scare tactics by displaying exaggerated threat notifications, in order to trick you into purchasing the non-existent full version of the promoted program. AntiSpyKit should not be trusted, and it is strongly recommended to remove this parasite from your system as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Please note: This website is NOT associated or affiliated in any way
with AntiSpyKit or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for AntiSpyKit.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of AntiSpyKit. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove AntiSpyKit?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan AntiSpyKit and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect AntiSpyKit in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the AntiSpyKit removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove AntiSpyKit by moving on to the "Remove AntiSpyKit Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove AntiSpyKit, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove AntiSpyKit from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect AntiSpyKit files.
- Once you've detected AntiSpyKit on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of AntiSpyKit.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove AntiSpyKit
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove AntiSpyKit Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for AntiSpyKit. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following AntiSpyKit processes:
AntiSpyKit.exe
AntiSpyKit_installer.exe
AntiSpyKit 5.2.exe AntiSpyKit 5.3.exe
Remove the following
AntiSpyKit registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{70d17a5f-ef27-4295-90f5-20ad6f24834f}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{80ced3d6-ece9-48ba-8df8-2503d8d87c2b}
AntiSpyKit 5.2 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyKit 5.2.exe AntiSpyKit 5.3 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyKit 5.3.exe AppID\860B20F5-12C2-44ee-BEFE-7CD167A7A98E AppID\AntiSpyKit.EXE ASK.EngineListener ASK.EngineListener.1 ASK.Scanner ASK.Scanner.1 ASK.ThreatCollection ASK.ThreatCollection.1 310D53A0-F736-4a2f-858E-860CFD30AD61 3EC8E606-D9B3-4f96-B59D-9BD6EE759846 788F2351-B5ED-4dc2-88C3-5AE0AA81C537 805566B6-754F-4fac-8B1D-68E0DB3A4558 99A01FB5-D73C-47da-BAC2-5952B4387100 A70FCDD6-D563-4bab-ABBF-B8D93B64C815 C712933C-36AD-48ac-B866-61B4FEA83559 DBF8FFD6-E75A-48d8-9BE3-08724B848002 DFB5633D-510E-46b2-8711-5F4697B8E69E E8FB9C05-26C0-4032-B906-9F5EE172E94E F20EA7AE-99F3-4723-BD78-7910EB00F086 FC7CFD2A-D27D-4eb1-9435-42E76072434A 016998BB-C153-4BC9-8EA0-D8EBAB843641 1D33825D-31D6-4064-920C-AF1A11ACF5D9 1D436319-1B6F-4116-A2AE-479B5E5F58F7 23202B12-D1F9-41EF-B684-E0E0C025C5E4 3C8D07AD-DB5C-444B-984E-6B619E3F90E0 778C6547-2567-4177-BA41-63E420843E29 7B79F338-0A8D-44AF-A809-4E34B47E0BF8 7D9745A5-5C08-441C-B809-264BBA43CB19 A3C744FA-9A23-4AC2-B167-658458764982 B68DE76D-F354-4A0D-96DE-B3C4726B0874 C29D7379-4F31-4B46-971F-7C94B15C709E CCE1768A-3FFF-49C4-8C48-2DAED860D118 E2CB4866-DA3D-4158-AF12-E296FB8DE109 E85FFF2F-D5C5-43DF-85E8-2258857F596C E9B4DDB2-A1DB-49C1-A1D3-05CC43B12E10 FD849917-2CC9-4E7A-A7BF-6E825315A749 4946CBC5-DC18-4C7A-BC4D-299203C80602
Locate and delete the following AntiSpyKit
files:
AntiSpyKit.exe
AntiSpyKit_installer.exe
AntiSpyKit 5.2 AntiSpyKit 5.2.exe AntiSpyKit 5.2.lnk Uninstall AntiSpyKit 5.2.lnk AntiSpyKit 5.3 AntiSpyKit 5.3.exe AntiSpyKit 5.3.lnk Uninstall AntiSpyKit 5.3.lnk
AntiSpyKit Advice
AntiSpyKit manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove AntiSpyKit files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove AntiSpyKit as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
AntiSpyKit Automatic Detection
To automatically search for AntiSpyKit...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove AntiSpyKit
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on AntiSpyKit, please read our "AntiSpyKit Overview" below.
AntiSpyKit Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to AntiSpyKit.
How AntiSpyKit infects your PC
AntiSpyKit may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. AntiSpyKit is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. AntiSpyKit may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- AntiSpyKit recreates, repairs and updates itself. AntiSpyKit and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When AntiSpyKit alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the AntiSpyKit manual removal
process very difficult.
AntiSpyKit Prevention Rules
Follow these AntiSpyKit prevention rules and protect your computer from AntiSpyKit and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current AntiSpyKit as well as other forms of spyware
can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively
reverse the damage of your computer and detect AntiSpyKit automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove AntiSpyKit
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New AntiSpyKit files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like AntiSpyKit from hijacking your PC.
AntiSpyKit and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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