How to remove AntiSpyware 2008

AntiSpyware 2008 is a fake anti-spyware program that tries to scam you into purchasing the software by showing misleading results.  When the program runs, it will scan your computer and AntiSpyware 2008 will state that you have infections on your computer.  These infections, though, do not exist at all anywhere on your computer.

While running on your computer in the background, it will also slow down your computer and popup fake alerts stating that something is attacking you. It also changes your Internet Explorer homepage to a page where you can buy AntiSpyware 2008 as well as a random warning when you go to a new site that states your computer is infected.

All in all, this program is a scam and nothing it say should be believed.  We advise you to download and install Spyware Doctor to scan your computer for free.

AntiSpyware 2008 Screenshot

Automatic Removal Method

We recommend that you install Spyware Doctor from PCTools in order to scan your computer for AntiSpyware 2008 from your computer. Spyware Doctor has an incredible track record for removing and detecting the latest malware.

DownloadDownload Spyware Doctor to scan your computer for free

Manual Removal Instructions

End these processes:

Learn how to end processes

Antispyware-2008.exe


Delete these files:

Lean how to remove files

<userprofile>\Start Menu\Programs\Antispyware 2008
c:\Program Files\Antispyware 2008
c:\Program Files\Antispyware 2008\Infected
c:\Program Files\Antispyware 2008\Suspicious
<userprofile>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Antispyware-2008.lnk
<userprofile>\Desktop\Antispyware-2008.lnk
<userprofile>\Local Settings\Temp\a.exe
<userprofile>\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\0L6FS9QR\Antispyware2008[1].exe
<userprofile>\Start Menu\Programs\Antispyware 2008\Antispyware-2008.lnk
c:\Program Files\Antispyware 2008\Antispyware-2008.exe
c:\Program Files\Antispyware 2008\vscan.tsi
c:\Program Files\Antispyware 2008\zlib.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\ntdll64.dll ->  Please note that deleting this file incorrectly could cause loss of connectivity on your computer.

Remove these Registry keys:

Learn how to remove Windows Registry entries

Warning: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can cause problems with your computer that may cause it not to operate correctly.  Please edit the Registry only if you know what you are doing.  Otherwise, please use the automated removal method above.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antispyware 2008
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run => Antispyware-2008.exe

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2 Responses to “How to remove AntiSpyware 2008”

  1. Mark Says:
    July 24th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    This method indeed removes Antispyware but unfortunately, in my case, Antispyware 2008 started to install each time I opened IExplorer.
    I have found out the solution, at least on my computer.
    I found a file located in:
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\ppp_mmcs.nls
    which was respossible for the activation of the “runs.exe” (trojan downloader).
    This shit had downloaded 10 trojans to my computer!!!
    After deleting “ppp_mmcs.nls” I have no reactivation of any kind and Antispyware 2008 stopped bothering me.

  2. Rogue Spyware Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    Thanks, great post.

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