ProAntiSpy Removal Process (remove ProAntiSpy)

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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.
   16DD131D-C09F-4F83-A1E7-A2CF506EA27C

   214345B8-BB69-498D-A168-29F58F15D806

   3E67E9DC-7294-44C3-BC99-EA6E29E74076

   69EBF0DB-F6B5-4479-8352-AA632F522D34

   6AB4DCD8-B81E-4E5C-8451-E5C3DBE5122A

   75B8E84F-3957-4135-A70E-6D46B25FC21F

   79D8A82D-0E84-44d1-B256-0C6947D8B587

   7C1530BD-16B0-41A9-B428-17EE8CBD3E06

   8233782F-FB85-328C-A3AB-D4F200FDFE2C

   9EC61371-C3B9-FCC1-EE6F-2E4E8D12DFFC

   AppID\E5EEDED6-28E4-464f-A405-00011DA548E0

   AppID\ProAntiSpy.EXE

   B60F5AFA-EDD2-417D-A438-57F3EBD9E639

   C628512D-A058-4BD4-B47B-B036F45FA02B

   D59B2DD5-0609-4BDC-AB47-A9A28ABC482A

   E5EEDED6-28E4-464f-A405-00011DA548E0

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\ProAntispy.exe

   ProAntispy

   ProAntiSpy.Server

   ProAntiSpy.Server.1

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.

   pasetup.exe

   proantispam.dll

   ProAntispy

   ProAntispy 3.0 Un-Installer.lnk

   ProAntispy 3.0 Website.lnk

   ProAntispy 3.0.lnk

   ProAntispy.exe

   ProAntispy.url

   uninst.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.