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AntiSpyCheck Removal (remove AntiSpyCheck) Process

January 11, 2008 – 11:13 pm
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AntiSpyCheck Explanation

AntiSpyCheck, or AntiSpyCheck 2.4, is a new rogue anti-spyware program, which is a form of fake malicious software engineered by Internet hackers. AntiSpyCheck was distributed via video codec. It will generate false and misleading system error messages so Internet users would purchase the software. Do NOT purchase AntiSpyCheck under any circumstances since it is not a legit anti-spyware software.

Are you getting popups from AntiSpyCheck? Have you identified that you have AntiSpyCheck installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove AntiSpyCheck completely from your computer?

Why should you remove AntiSpyCheck?

If AntiSpyCheck resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that AntiSpyCheck may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking AntiSpyCheck removal process.

How can you manually remove AntiSpyCheck

Manual removal of AntiSpyCheck may not be for everyone. Each manual AntiSpyCheck removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic AntiSpyCheck removal process.

AntiSpyCheck can be removed manually by following the steps below.

  1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
  2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
  3. Locate AntiSpyCheck in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find AntiSpyCheck, you can continue to step 5.
  4. Restart your computer.
  5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
  6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
  7. Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.

    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\cac60ee7-ebe0-4082-be2a-3abf704b7af0
    E1FAB6BD-4A34-47ce-82AF-50B16A6BE77E
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\0fe36c74-667b-454b-828e-75e4e72cbef8
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\97d2dfac-9acb-4d6f-ac2b-ab6ee090f649
    c96395b8-ab09-46a4-b539-7ddf6e061808
    F58FF278-2198-403b-9170-C95022A194C6
    943f5d8d-c689-4e41-ac9b-5b7433f23d0f
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\9989F1F6-70DE-4244-AC9F-6672983681A0
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\ec86e5b0-45f2-45fa-9294-24878aec09f6
    E2090673-256B-4632-94EE-FEC7F551543C
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1
    9989F1F6-70DE-4244-AC9F-6672983681A0
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\257f6f44-2c64-46bb-acb4-55f9b9e0ae08
    5AA883DB-7CFD-4737-B3C3-C671595ECCE5
    AppID\antispycheck.EXE
    AntiSpyCheck.Server
    cac60ee7-ebe0-4082-be2a-3abf704b7af0
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\d3b82107-f8fa-4ef3-8066-136e22872d4e
    0fe36c74-667b-454b-828e-75e4e72cbef8
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\8dc71747-ace0-40c1-8947-54f107d0639b
    2f199d0e-f3e7-41a7-a060-816c24cceea0
    ba934431-76af-4c99-93c2-c3d21944a72e
    201a14d7-b5b4-422c-816f-5f2a1e92e0e7
    ec86e5b0-45f2-45fa-9294-24878aec09f6
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\943f5d8d-c689-4e41-ac9b-5b7433f23d0f
    629340b5-8df6-4211-9245-a86563a35792
    d1577581-2ed7-469f-99b1-72c1339e0ee0
    Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\AntiSpyCheck 2.1.0
    049e2207-f9ef-40da-91f7-8819d0c33a84
    257f6f44-2c64-46bb-acb4-55f9b9e0ae08
    CF231820-9904-4A37-B5B0-C87EF6F6CC82
    AppID\90E48040-F6F3-434e-A847-21687C04FA38
    d3b82107-f8fa-4ef3-8066-136e22872d4e
    176D799E-6C8C-4D1A-8024-044D96A035E2
    8dc71747-ace0-40c1-8947-54f107d0639b
    97d2dfac-9acb-4d6f-ac2b-ab6ee090f649
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\2f199d0e-f3e7-41a7-a060-816c24cceea0
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\ba934431-76af-4c99-93c2-c3d21944a72e
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\201a14d7-b5b4-422c-816f-5f2a1e92e0e7
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\629340b5-8df6-4211-9245-a86563a35792
    Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\58472BC6-BEA3-42d4-8917-7A8BCB0711B5
    58472BC6-BEA3-42d4-8917-7A8BCB0711B5
    Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyCheck 2.1.exe
    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyCheck 2.1.exe
    c27abdde-8a43-4a7f-81c0-3fc3c952284f
    Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyCheck.exe
    (aa5e63f4-5df2-4b48-9c53-01f37d0174c3)
    AntiSpyCheck.Server.1

  8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing AntiSpyCheck. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.

    Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process

    bookmark-add-favorite

  9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with AntiSpyCheck from your computer.

    ThreatWarning.dll
    ASpyC.exe
    gnmguxh.dll
    asc 2.1.exe
    IEWarning32.dll
    psqnuvo.dll
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1.0
    AntiSpyCheck v2.4 Website.lnk
    AntiSpyCheck
    ad-protect.exe
    ASpCh.exe
    euwoeu.dll
    asc32
    ASCWarning32.dll
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1.lnk
    sgntu.dll
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1.exe
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1.0.lnk
    AntiSpyCheck v2.4 Un-Installer.lnk
    spamdet.dll
    aspch
    SpyWarning.dll
    xevhbpw.dll
    hkushdr.dll
    asc_2.1_setup[1].exe
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1
    funfsnv.dll
    AntiSpyCheck.url
    AntiSpyCheck v2.4.lnk
    AntiSpyCheck.exe

    If you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.

    If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with AntiSpyCheck, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.

    Image 2. Select “Safe Mode with Networking”

    safe-mode

  10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with AntiSpyCheck by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\AntiSpyCheck folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.

  11. Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed AntiSpyCheck completely from your computer. If you find that AntiSpyCheck is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic AntiSpyCheck removal process.

Automatically Remove AntiSpyCheck

Automatically remove AntiSpyCheck for free. Free automatic AntiSpyCheck removal process.

Do you wish to automatically remove AntiSpyCheck from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove AntiSpyCheck from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic AntiSpyCheck removal process below. Each step is designed to aid in the use of the program SmitfraudFix, which is a free tool created by S!Ri to remove parasites such as AntiSpyCheck. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove AntiSpyCheck completely. These instructions are provided as a guide and are to be used at your own risk.

  1. Download the SmitfraudFix tool to your computer by using our free download link here. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.

    Image 1. Save SmitfraudFix.exe

    save-SmitfraudFix

  2. Restart your computer into safe mode. Safe mode will allow malicious files that are normally loaded into memory to be easily deleted by the SmitfraudFix program. Do you want to learn how to boot into safe mode? If so, you can follow our process on how to boot into safe mode here.

  3. After booting into safe mode, double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon that should be located on your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. Option number 2 should be selected once the program starts.

    Image 2. Click on SmitfraudFix.exe icon

    SmitfraudFix-icon

  4. After SmitfraudFix performs the initial removal processes it will ask you “Do you want to clean the registry?” Select Y for yes.

    Image 3. For “Do you want to clean the registry?,” select Y for yes

    SmitfraudFix-registry-clean-y

  5. Once SmitfraudFix has finished the registry clean you can restart your computer now.
  6. AntiSpyCheck should be removed from your computer. If not, you can start the automatic removal process over. It may take more than one try in some rare cases.

There’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix will remove all files due to the complex nature of new spyware files that are ever-changing. If necessary, you may need to get help from a person who knows about computer and spyware.

(Disclaimers: These instructions are provided to you for free and to be used at your own risk. The free removal process for AntiSpyCheck is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)

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