ProAntiSpy Removal Process (remove ProAntiSpy)

ProAntiSpy Explanation

ProAntiSpy is a counterfeit anti-spyware program that uses misleading messages in an attempt to get users to purchase the full version of ProAntiSpy. ProAntiSpy generates annoying popups and messages drastically slowing the performance of your computer. ProAntiSpy installs automatically from a Trojan infection either Zlob or Vundo Trojan which may be downloaded from a video codec or porn site. Do NOT purchase ProAntiSpy under any circumstances because it is not a legit anti-spyware program. Manual removal of ProAntiSpy can be done but a certain process must be followed to insure complete removal.

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

Why should you remove ProAntiSpy?

If ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy removal process.

How can you manually remove ProAntiSpy

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

ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find ProAntiSpy, 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.

   ProAntiSpy.Server.1
   AppID\E5EEDED6-28E4-464f-A405-00011DA548E0
   3E67E9DC-7294-44C3-BC99-EA6E29E74076
   214345B8-BB69-498D-A168-29F58F15D806
   79D8A82D-0E84-44d1-B256-0C6947D8B587
   C628512D-A058-4BD4-B47B-B036F45FA02B
   ProAntispy
   ProAntiSpy.Server
   D59B2DD5-0609-4BDC-AB47-A9A28ABC482A
   B60F5AFA-EDD2-417D-A438-57F3EBD9E639
   9EC61371-C3B9-FCC1-EE6F-2E4E8D12DFFC
   69EBF0DB-F6B5-4479-8352-AA632F522D34
   8233782F-FB85-328C-A3AB-D4F200FDFE2C
   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\ProAntispy.exe
   AppID\ProAntiSpy.EXE
   75B8E84F-3957-4135-A70E-6D46B25FC21F
   6AB4DCD8-B81E-4E5C-8451-E5C3DBE5122A
   16DD131D-C09F-4F83-A1E7-A2CF506EA27C
   E5EEDED6-28E4-464f-A405-00011DA548E0
   7C1530BD-16B0-41A9-B428-17EE8CBD3E06

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing ProAntiSpy. 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 ProAntiSpy from your computer.

   ProAntispy 3.0 Un-Installer.lnk
   uninst.exe
   ProAntispy.exe
   ProAntispy
   ProAntispy 3.0 Website.lnk
   proantispam.dll
   ProAntispy.url
   ProAntispy 3.0.lnk
   pasetup.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 ProAntiSpy, 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 ProAntiSpy by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy completely from your computer. If you find that ProAntiSpy is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic ProAntiSpy removal process.

Automatically Remove ProAntiSpy

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

Do you wish to automatically remove ProAntiSpy from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove ProAntiSpy from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove ProAntiSpy 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

   

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

   

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

   

5. Once SmitfraudFix has finished the registry clean you can restart your computer now.
6. ProAntiSpy 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 ProAntiSpy is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)