AntiSpywareDeluxe Removal Guide

Do you know what AntiSpywareDeluxe is?

DESCRIPTION

AntiSpywareDeluxe is a rogue application that pretends to be a security scanner program for your computer. We find AntiSpywareDeluxe to resemble many fake anti-spyware programs in the way it alerts users of Trojan infections through popups and system alert messages. AntiSpywareDeluxe is similar to the previous AntispyDeluxe rogue program which falsely claims to be “the best anti-spyware ever”. AntiSpywareDeluxe may be installed through a trojan infection on your computer such as Zlob or other various security exploits.

AntiSpywareDeluxe.com is the website that the AntiSpywareDeluxe program may direct you too after the system scan has been completed. AntiSpywareDeluxe.com may be malicious and cannot be trusted no matter how good the site looks. We believe AntiSpywareDeluxe was ultimately designed to rip people off and waste their time.

In non-techie terms: AntiSpywareDeluxe just like AntispyDeluxe is an out-right fake program that performs illicit tactics to extort money from you. AntiSpywareDeluxe uses the AntiSpywareDeluxe.com website for distributing and selling the AntiSpywareDeluxe program. Do not visit the AntiSpywareDeluxe.com website or purchase AntiSpywareDeluxe under any circumstances.

AntiSpywareDeluxe screen shot image:
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AntiSpywareDeluxe.com website:
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Aliases: AntiSpywareDeluxe, AntiSpywareDeluxe.com, Anti Spyware Deluxe, AntispyDeluxe

AntiSpywareDeluxe 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.

AntiSpywareDeluxe Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AntiSpywareDeluxe manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that AntiSpywareDeluxe will be removed completely. So read the AntiSpywareDeluxe 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 AntiSpywareDeluxe Program
    Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AntiSpywareDeluxe if found.
  2. To stop AntiSpywareDeluxe 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 AntiSpywareDeluxe processes:
    AntiSpywareDeluxe.exe
    ASDd.exe
    unins000.exe

    For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.

  3. To Unregister AntiSpywareDeluxe DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
    Search and unregister these AntiSpywareDeluxe DLLs:
    AntiSpywareDeluxe.dll

    To locate the AntiSpywareDeluxe DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type AntiSpywareDeluxe and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
    Once you have the AntiSpywareDeluxe 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 AntiSpywareDeluxe 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 AntiSpywareDeluxe registry keys:

  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 AntiSpywareDeluxe Directories.
    To find AntiSpywareDeluxe directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
    Search and delete the following AntiSpywareDeluxe directories:
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiSpywareDeluxe
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiSpywareDeluxe

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

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

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


Source: http://www.spyware-techie.com/how-to-remove-antispywaredeluxe/


April 29th, 2008

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