PCAntiSpyware (PC AntiSpyware) Removal Instructions
March 30th, 2008 | by Alex |PCAntiSpyware Descriptions:
PCAntiSpyware, or simply PC Antispyware, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that creates hassles for computer users around the globe. Just like most fake antispywares, it issues misleading and exaggerated issues. PCAntiSpyware usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. PCAntiSpyware will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of PCAntiSpyware, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.
Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.
Manual Removal Instructions:
Stop PCAntiSpyware Processes:
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PCAntiSpyware.exe
Find and Delete these PCAntiSpyware Files:
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PCAntiSpyware.lnk
PCAntiSpyware.exe
UserProfile%\Application Data\PC-Antispyware\config.xml
UserProfile%\Application Data\PC-Antispyware\logs\1205156013.log
UserProfile%\Application Data\PC-Antispyware\Sites.bl
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\IeExtension.dll
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\PC-Antispyware.db
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\PC-Antispyware.exe
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\pcantispyware.pkg
UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].tmp
UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\.protected
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\.protected
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PC-Antispyware\PC-Antispyware Uninstall.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PC-Antispyware\PC-Antispyware.lnk
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\PopupBlocker.dll
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\program.info
ProgramFiles%\PC-Antispyware\Uninstall.exe
System%\drivers\etc\.protected
Windìr%\.protected
SystemDrive%\.protected
%CurrentFolder%\log
Remove PCAntiSpyware Registry Values:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PCAntiSpyware
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PC-Antispyware
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PC-Antispyware
Objects\{10F0C2A9-8E38-43e3-204D-45524C494E20}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PC-Antispyware
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{10F0C2A9-8E38-43e3-204D-45524C494E20}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{10F0C2A9-8E38-43e3-204D-45524C494E20}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper
Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.
14 Responses to “PCAntiSpyware (PC AntiSpyware) Removal Instructions”
By Hamilton White on Mar 28, 2008 | Reply
This doesn’t work for me. I’m using Vista Basic Home and none of the files or entries show up. No matter what removal and spyware tools I use, the PC-Antispyware popups continue…
By Nitish Anand on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Hi Hamilton,
SImple fix is:-
Download Windows Live OneCare Safety Centre and run the 90 days free trial. It will rip-off all the trojan horses and spywares, the inbuilt firwall is good too (if you wanna use it).
It worked for me.
Good Luck.
Nitish Anand.
By noah on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
i uninstalled itt but i keep getting the desktop pop-ups and spyhunter costs to much
By John P Boggs on Apr 12, 2008 | Reply
I ended up with this an had to get Dell to do a dell connect to get it all off my computer at a service cost of $129.00… I have contacted Pc-AntiSpyware many times to get a refund for the program, they just want to trouble shoot the program to see if there is a software problem,, Yeah right……. Live an learn I guess…
By Green on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
it dont work :”(
By chezi on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
well i had the same popup problem. constantly showed 4 or 5 different varieties of annoying popups every 15 mins or so and tried to lure me into buying the software but i never did.
well i tried this trick and it has worked so far for me to remove the popup but dont know how long this is going to work for…. fingers crossed
next time when you get the popup simply run the task manager. you will be able to identify a new application running there. simply right click the running application and point to the process. then end that process.
the problem pointed at a strangely name exe file in c:\ProgramData\ranuqofn\nifgpspw.exe
i deleted the folder and blocked its access to internet in my firewall. i found out it was even amongst one of the startup programs so i disabled that aswell.
but im sure theres more to it than just that. well atleast its got the popups stopped for now…
By jogymathew on May 17, 2008 | Reply
Please send me the the copy of pc antispyware original as i purchased the license.
ph no:17188747262
By wafaalamtai on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
my computer was infected with viruses i had to registrate at xp Antispyware2009 but it didnt work so i had to restore my computer it works but i still wanna register because i paid already 79$
thank you
By wafaalamtai on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
please send me the copy the receipt the order id 13570416
By jorge lopez on Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
please send me the copy the receipt the order id 873465112334272
By Alyssa on Jan 31, 2009 | Reply
No, the correct way is to shut down incorrectly or wait until the computer crashes and when it restarts, choose safe mode and when the computer loades, go to control panel, click on programs and features, go down the list and click Pc Antispyware and uninstall, but if you try to do this when the computer is in a regular mode, it will crash and restart.
By Alyssa on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Read the message by alyssa and you will know the faster easier way (I’m 12 years old and used this method and it worked!) I am not lying.
By abu siddik morol on Mar 29, 2009 | Reply
my antivirus delet because my computer re installed please i want download again
By abu siddik morol on Mar 29, 2009 | Reply
please I want download again