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AntiSpyGolden Removal Guide

AntiSpyGolden Description

AntiSpyGolden is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. This means that it pretends to look like a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, but it's really a malicious program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying AntiSpyGolden's full commercial version. AntiSpyGolden may secretly install and automatically download itself onto your computer. If you click on the fake system alert, you will have to pay for AntiSpyGolden program, which will not protect you against spyware, but might actually expose you to more security threats. AntiSpyGolden is a derivative of SpywareQuake, SpyHeal and AntivirusGolden.

How can I Detect AntiSpyGolden?

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

AntiSpyGolden Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

AntiSpyGolden Manual Removal Instructions

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

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find AntiSpyGolden Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "AntiSpyGolden" 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 "AntiSpyGolden", 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 AntiSpyGolden in the following manual removal steps.
5. "AntiSpyGolden" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\AntiSpyGolden 5.2 %ProgramFiles%\AntiSpyGolden 5.1 %ProgramFiles%\AntiSpyGolden 5.0 %ProgramFiles%\AntiSpyGolden 4.9
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove AntiSpyGolden 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 "AntiSpyGolden" process by name.
3. Select the "AntiSpyGolden" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "AntiSpyGolden" processes files:
5. AntiSpygolden 5.2.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe Antivirusgold 5.0.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.0.exe AntiSpyGolden 4.9.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove AntiSpyGolden 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 "AntiSpyGolden" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "AntiSpyGolden" registry entries:
5. Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyGolden 5.2.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.2 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.1 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyGolden 5.0.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.0 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AntiSpyGolden 4.9.exe AntiSpyGolden 4.9
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other AntiSpyGolden 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 "AntiSpyGolden" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "AntiSpyGolden" processes files:
9. Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 5.2.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.2 Website.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.2.lnk AntiSpygolden 5.2.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.2 Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 5.1.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.1 Website.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.1.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.1 Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 5.0.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.0 Website.lnk AntiSpyGolden 5.0.lnk Antivirusgold 5.0.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.0.exe AntiSpyGolden 5.0 AntiSpyGolden AntiSpyGolden.url Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 4.9.lnk AntiSpyGolden 4.9 Website.lnk AntiSpyGolden 4.9.lnk AntiSpyGolden 4.9.exe AntiSpyGolden 4.9
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AntiSpyGolden Recommendation

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

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

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

To learn more on AntiSpyGolden, see our AntiSpyGolden resource section below.

AntiSpyGolden Technical Details

The following AntiSpyGolden components and their MD5s:

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What is Spyware?

AntiSpyGolden is a type of Spyware.

Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.

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

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AntiSpyGolden Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from AntiSpyGolden 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 AntiSpyGolden 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 AntiSpyGolden automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

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

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

Since new AntiSpyGolden 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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AntiSpyGolden Screenshots

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

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