AntiSpyware Protector Removal Process (remove AntiSpyware Protector)

Protect Yourself from AntiSpyware Protector

- Remove rogue anti-spyware/anti-virus programs
- Prevent trojans, hijackers & other malware infections
- Use spyware helpdesk to resolve pesky malware

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AntiSpyware Protector Explanation

AntiSpyware Protector (Anti-Spyware Protector) is a fake anti-spyware application that, just like other similar programs, convinces you to purchase a full license to use the program. The promises of AntiSpyware Protector are said to be able to remove spyware or protect your system from harmful parasites. This is not the case with AntiSpyware Protector, it is a bogus application for removal or detection of any kind of parasite.

AntiSpyware Protector is pretty much useless and should not be a program that you voluntarily install on your computer for any reason. Removal of AntiSpyware Protector is needed so that you may stop the many popups or alerts that appear on your screen which can be very annoying to the point of insanity. To keep your sanity it is best take action now to remove AntiSpywareProtector from your system.

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

Why should you remove AntiSpyware Protector?

If AntiSpyware Protector 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 AntiSpyware Protector 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 AntiSpyware Protector removal process.

How can you manually remove AntiSpyware Protector

Manual removal of AntiSpyware Protector may not be for everyone. Each manual AntiSpyware Protector 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 AntiSpyware Protector removal process.

AntiSpyware Protector 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 AntiSpyware Protector in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find AntiSpyware Protector, 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.
   AntiSpywareProtector

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiSpyware Protector

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AntiSpyware Protector"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntiSpyware Protector

   OBA Group\AntiSpyware Protector

   OBA Group\AntiSpyware Protector Monitor

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing AntiSpyware Protector. 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

   

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

   %Program Files%\AntiSpyware Protector

   %Program Files%\AntiSpyware Protector\AntiSpyMon.exe

   %Program Files%\AntiSpyware Protector\AntiSpyProt.exe

   AntiSpy Monitor.lnk

   AntiSpyMon.exe

   AntiSpyProt.exe

   AntiSpyware Protector Home Page.lnk

   AntiSpyware Protector Home Page.url

   AntiSpyware Protector.lnk

   asp_installer[1].exe

   as_protector[1].exe

   ckrdr.exe

   fss_installer_min[1].exe

   Uninstall AntiSpyware Protector.lnk

   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 AntiSpyware Protector, 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"

   

10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with AntiSpyware Protector by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\AntiSpyware Protector 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 AntiSpyware Protector completely from your computer. If you find that AntiSpyware Protector is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic AntiSpyware Protector removal process.