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Actual Spy Removal Guide

Actual Spy Description

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How can I Detect Actual Spy?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Actual Spy by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Actual Spy files, it's possible that Actual Spy will reappear after reboot. Follow the Actual Spy detection and removal methods below.

Actual Spy Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Actual Spy on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Actual Spy and other malware threats.

Actual Spy Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Actual Spy manual removal instructions and Actual Spy components listed to help you remove Actual Spy from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Actual Spy.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Actual Spy Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Actual Spy" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Actual Spy", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Actual Spy in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Actual Spy Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Actual Spy" process by name.
3. Select the "Actual Spy" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Actual Spy" processes files:
5. asmonitor.exe actualspy.exe asmonitor.exeunins000.exe actualspy.exe unins000.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Actual Spy Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Actual Spy" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Actual Spy" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1urlupdateinfo HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1urlinfoabout HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1uninstallstring HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1quietuninstallstring HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1publisher HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1norepair HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1nomodify HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1installlocation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1innosetup:user HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1innosetup:setupversion HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1innosetup:selectedtasks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1innosetup:icongroup HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1innosetup:deselectedtasks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1innosetup:apppath HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1helplink HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1displayname HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1displayicon HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actualspy_is1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ActualSpy HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ActualSpy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 urlupdateinfoHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ActualSpy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 urlinfoabout HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 uninstallstring HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 quietuninstallstring HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 publisher HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 norepair HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 nomodify HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 installlocation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 inno setup: user HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 inno setup: setup version HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 inno setup: selected tasks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 inno setup: icon group HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 inno setup: deselected tasks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 inno setup: app path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 helplink HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 displayname HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 displayicon HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\actual spy_is1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ActualSpy HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ActualSpy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Actual Spy
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Actual Spy DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Actual Spy DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Actual Spy DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Actual Spy" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Actual Spy.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Actual Spy" DLL files:
5. ssleay32.dll hprog.dll hk.dll libeay32.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Actual Spy Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Actual Spy" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Actual Spy" processes files:
9. f.bat asmonitor.exe.manifest actualspy.chm unins000.dat url.dat screenshots.dat uninstallactualspy.lnk readme.lnk actualspy.lnk actualspyhelp.lnk ssleay32.dll hprog.dll hk.dll libeay32.dll asmonitor.exe actualspy.exe unins000.exe file_id.diz f.bat asmonitor.exe.manifest actualspy.chm unins000.dat url.dat screenshots.dat uninstall actual spy.lnk readme.lnk actualspy.lnk actual spy.lnk actual spy help.lnk
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Actual Spy Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Actual Spy and automatically remove Actual Spy as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Actual Spy installed on your computer, check for Actual Spy with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Actual Spy and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Actual Spy files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Actual Spy and other malware threats.

To learn more on Actual Spy, see our Actual Spy resource section below.

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What is Keyloggers?

Actual Spy is a type of Keyloggers.

Keyloggers record every keystroke you make on your PC, possibly with the intent of capturing usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, etc. Some keyloggers also take screen shots of your computer activity, monitor emails and online chatting, and?when installed by someone authorized to do so?are often used to monitor child or employee computer activity. Even in cases such as these, keyloggers usually work secretly.

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Actual Spy Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Actual Spy and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Actual Spy spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Actual Spy automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Actual Spy and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Actual Spy from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Actual Spy files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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User Comments

Username:    Lolly    Date Posted:    2007-12-28 00:59:38    Comment: hello again (sorry for the constant questions!) I believe I may have Actual Spy, but I'm not quite sure. "ASMonitor.exe" appears on my processes list, however when I run a search for "Actual Spy" nothing comes up. I've tried step 3 with the registry editor, and have not found it there. I don't think I can try step 4 or 5 either. What should I do? I appreciate your help!

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