Question:
How can I get rid of Antispyware soft?
Jacob W
2010-05-23 15:50:13 UTC
I somehow got this virus on my computer and can't get rid of it. I've tried using programs like malware bytes but that wont open. This virus wont let me open Microsoft word. I've tried following steps online but nothing works. I am looking for a FREE fix to this problem. Thanks!
Seven answers:
B108891037
2010-05-23 15:53:01 UTC
Antispyware Soft (AntispywareSoft) is another case of posing destructive and annoying application as a system utility. In particular, Antispyware Soft is described at the network of its website as application to remove viruses currently at the computer system and to prevent further attacks. Neither firewall nor virus detecting and removal devices have been found in Antispyware Soft, and the program has been thoroughly examined by experienced experts. Additional details on Antispyware Soft have been obtained. In particular, there is a device responsible for deleting files of crucial importance in order to disorder legit software and computer system badly. Remove Antispyware Soft to ensure your computer security and get rid of Antispyware Soft annoying ads.



ALLWAYS LOOK UP THE PROGRAM AND SEE IF IT HAS BAD REPORTS ON UNINSTALLING IT THIS PROGRAM LOOKS LIKE A REAL PAIN TO UNINSTALL

Source(s):

FOLLOW THIS LINK AND IT WILL TELL YOU ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SOFTWARE ******************************NOW TO REMOVE THIS PRODUCT ---------->If Antispyware Soft blocks remover download:



Where Antispyware Soft attempts to evade its removal and terminates or disallows true antispyware downloading, the problem is usually resolved when you run your OS in safe mode. To start Safe Mode session, please restart your computer and before Windows starts loading press F8 and hold it until you enter Windows Advanced Options Menu; by using your keyboard choose the following option: Safe Mode with Networking, and let Windows start in Safe Mode. Try to download the antispyware of your choice again. If Antispyware Soft still blocks remover download – act as follows:



Step 1: click Start at the left bottom corner of your monitor

Step 2: choose Run in its menu

Step 3: type “command” in the line and click OK or press Enter

Step 4: in the window that is to appear type “notepad”

Step 5: once notepad is open, insert the following text into Notepad by copy and paste:



Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00



[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]



[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]

@=”exefile”

“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”



[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]



Step 6: save the resulted file as “exefix.reg” (no quotes) at the Desktop. When saving, please choose All Files at the “Save As” drop-down list. Open “exefix.reg” file (on your Desktop) and press “Yes”. After that you can download Spyware Doctor and other legitimate anti-spyware applications or remove Antispyware Softfiles and registry entries manually.

Step 7: To fix .exe files running download and run this for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7



Download Spyware Doctor to remove Antispyware Soft malware







DELETE THIS FOLLOWING KEYS AND IT WONT BE ALLOWED TO START SEE YOU CANT DELETE A PROGRAM THAT IS RUNNING FOLLOW THIS FOR A MANUAL UNINSTALL Manual removal of Antispyware Soft :



Antispyware Soft manual removal means that you have relevant skills for managing .dll files and PC registry. After you remove Antispyware Soft manually, we still highly recommend you due to the reasons explained above to perform free scan for malware. Follow the relevant link above to start free scan (click on “Download Spyware Doctor to remove Antispyware Soft malware”).



Delete Antispyware Soft files and folders:



%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\\tssd.exe

Delete AntispywareSoft registry entries:



HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsoft

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\avsoft

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\avsuite

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “RunInvalidSignatures” =”1″

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “ProxyOverride” = “”

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “ProxyServer” = “http=127.0.0.1:5555″

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations “LowRiskFileTypes” = “.exe”

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments “SaveZoneInformation” = “1″

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “”

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run



TO JUST DELETE THE PROGRAM USE THIS WILL TAKE CARE OF IT Revo Uninstaller Pro helps you to uninstall software and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer easily! Even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Add or Remove Programs" control panel applet.Revo Uninstaller is a much faster and more powerful alternative to "Windows Add or Remove Programs" applet! It has very powerful features to uninstall and remove programs.



With its advanced and fast algorithms, Revo Uninstaller Pro analyzes an application's data before uninstall and scans for remnants after the uninstall of a program. After the program's regular uninstaller runs, you can remove additional unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that are usually left over on your computer.



Revo Uninstaller Pro offers you some simple, easy to use, but effective and powerful methods for uninstalling software like tracing the program during its installation. To remove a program completely, and without leaving a trace, you can monitor all system changes during its installation, and then use that information to uninstall it with one click only – simple and easy!

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2016-08-27 11:29:49 UTC
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2010-05-23 23:54:20 UTC
To Remove Anti-Spyware Soft from your Computer.



Follow these instructions



Restart You Computer Safe Mode with Networking



1. Log out and reboot your machine.



2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.



3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.



4. Login. If the malware has changed your password, try logging in as

Administrator. By default, Administrator has no password.



5. The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different.



The main screen allows the user to either clean all temporary files, or select files for cleaning. The program also knows if Firefox and or Opera is being used, and gives the option of cleaning the temporary files associated with those applications.



ATF Cleaner provides the user with a window showing the total bytes freed upon completion. The program is small (36kb), quick to run and no installation required



6. When you're finished Remove Virus, Malware, Trojan, Worm, rogue virus rootkit and Spyware log out and reboot back into normal mode.



Good Luck
2010-05-23 21:49:32 UTC
Antispyware soft is a fake program, here ya go to learn how to remove this spyware virus

http://techvts.com/security/antispyware-soft-fake-virus-removal/
Tyler
2010-05-23 15:54:07 UTC
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-free-antivirus

is this what you are looking for? its avg free, which is a free virus removal program. it works great.
MegaFighter_X
2010-05-23 15:59:35 UTC
if the below answers don't work, try combofix. It's simple, effective, and saved my computer from something similar.
Mike
2010-05-24 07:35:56 UTC
Please have a look here:

http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-remove-antispyware-soft.html

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antispyware-soft

Good luck!


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