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Adware Punisher Removal Guide

Adware Punisher Description

Adware Punisher is a rogue anti-spyware application. Adware Punisher may note harmless software as threats in an attempt to have you purchase Adware Punisher's full version to remove these harmless programs. Adware Punisher may also automatically set itself to launch at your computer's startup and scan your computer. Adware Punisher may be knowingly downloaded and installed by users, and it may be installed without permission through browser exploits.

How can I Detect Adware Punisher?

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

Adware Punisher Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Adware Punisher? To safely & quickly detect Adware Punisher, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

Adware Punisher Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Adware Punisher manual removal instructions and Adware Punisher components listed to help you remove Adware Punisher 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 Adware Punisher.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Adware Punisher Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Adware Punisher" 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 "Adware Punisher", 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 Adware Punisher in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Adware Punisher 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 "Adware Punisher" process by name.
3. Select the "Adware Punisher" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Adware Punisher" processes files:
5. shell386.exe services32.exe paytime.exe mswinb32.exe intxt.exe adwarepunisher_monitor.exe adwarepunisher.exe, adwarepunisher_monitor.exe, intxt.exe, mswinb32.exe, paytime.exe, services32.exe, shell386.exeadwarepunisher.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Adware Punisher 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 "Adware Punisher" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Adware Punisher" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasseswinapi32.MyBHO HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasseswinapi32.MyBaner HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasseswinapi32.Intelinks HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTwinapi32.MyBHO HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTwinapi32.MyBaner HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTwinapi32.Intelinks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClasseswinapi32.MyBHOB439D5EB-0A61-4ED9-8C8F-EC4148BB23F7 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClasseswinapi32.MyBaner HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClasseswinapi32.Intelinks HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTwinapi32.MyBHO HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTwinapi32.MyBaner HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTwinapi32.Intelinks HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{B439D5EB-0A61-4ED9-8C8F-EC4148BB23F7}
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Adware Punisher 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 Adware Punisher DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Adware Punisher DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Adware Punisher" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Adware Punisher.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Adware Punisher" DLL files:
5. Bitreader.dll UnzDll.dll mswinf32.dll mswinb32.dll adwarepunisher_monitor.dll adwarepunisher.dll winapi32.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Adware Punisher 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 "Adware Punisher" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Adware Punisher" processes files:
9. adwarepunishermonitor.lnk adwarepunisher.lnk database.dat autoexec.sss adwarepunisher.sss spyfalcon2.0.lnk cookie.txt Bitreader.dll UnzDll.dll mswinf32.dll mswinb32.dll adwarepunisher_monitor.dll adwarepunisher.dll winapi32.dll shell386.exe services32.exe paytime.exe mswinb32.exe intxt.exe adwarepunisher_monitor.exe adwarepunisher.exe uninstall.lnk adwarepunisher monitor.lnk adwarepunisher.lnk database.dat autoexec.sss adwarepunisher.sss spyfalcon 2.0.lnk cookie.txt
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Adware Punisher Recommendation

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

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

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

To learn more on Adware Punisher, see our Adware Punisher resource section below.

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What is Malware?

Adware Punisher is a type of Malware.

Malware is any malicious software installed in your system without your consent or knowledge. Malware includes viruses, worms, and programs that illegally allow remote access to your system. Malware may also include spyware that monitors your Internet activity and programs that change your web browser or dialup settings.

Think you have Adware Punisher? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect Adware Punisher on your PC.

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Adware Punisher Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Adware Punisher 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 Adware Punisher 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 Adware Punisher automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Adware Punisher 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 Adware Punisher from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Adware Punisher 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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Adware Punisher Screenshots

View Adware Punisher screenshots below and see for yourself how Adware Punisher looks like. Learn how to recognize Adware Punisher when it infects your machine.

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