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PersonalAntispy Removal Guide

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PersonalAntispy Description

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PersonalAntispy is a rogue antispyware application. PersonalAntispy is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan, through browser security holes, or via other unconventional and unethical mechanisms. Once installed, PersonalAntispy will display notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version and may generate system slowdown and instability. This program can be extremely difficult to manually remove. PersonalAntispy is a clone of Win Antispyware.

Disclaimer:

  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers PersonalAntispy.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of PersonalAntispy.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of PersonalAntispy and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of PersonalAntispy.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of PersonalAntispy, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate PersonalAntispy off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect PersonalAntispy?

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

PersonalAntispy Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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PersonalAntispy Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "PersonalAntispy" 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 "PersonalAntispy", 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 PersonalAntispy in the following manual removal steps.
  5. "PersonalAntispy" files can be found in the directory path(s):


Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove PersonalAntispy 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 "PersonalAntispy" process by name.
  3. Select the "PersonalAntispy" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "PersonalAntispy" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill PersonalAntispy Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove PersonalAntispy 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 "PersonalAntispy" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "PersonalAntispy" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove PersonalAntispy Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister PersonalAntispy 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 PersonalAntispy DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where PersonalAntispy DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "PersonalAntispy" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u PersonalAntispy.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "PersonalAntispy" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove PersonalAntispy DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other PersonalAntispy 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 "PersonalAntispy" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "PersonalAntispy" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

PersonalAntispy Recommendation

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

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


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

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


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What is Spyware?


PersonalAntispy 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.

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PersonalAntispy Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from PersonalAntispy 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 PersonalAntispy 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 PersonalAntispy automatically.

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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 PersonalAntispy from infecting your computer.

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

Since new PersonalAntispy 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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PersonalAntispy Screenshots


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

(click on PersonalAntispy image to enlarge)

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Thu Oct 02 2008 07:37:10

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