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Spector Removal Guide

Spector Description

Spector Pro is spyware with specialized keylogging functions. Spector Pro contains seven integrated tools that record your chatroom conversations, your instant messages, your emails sent and received, web sites visited, your keystrokes typed, programs launched, and peer-to-peer file searching and swapping. Spector Pro also provides the equivalent of a digital surveillance tape so that the exact sequence of everything you do on the computer may be viewed. All seven tools work together at the same time, secretly saving all the recordings in a hidden location for the anonymous user.

www.SpectorSoft.com

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SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Spector.
We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Spector.
Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Spector 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 Spector.

The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Spector, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Spector off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Spector?

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

Spector Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

Spector Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Spector" file name(s).
To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Spector", 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 Spector in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Spector Processes

To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Spector" process by name.
Select the "Spector" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
Remove the "Spector" processes files:
winnetcl.exe webebot.exe , winnetcl.exe webebot.exe
Read more about How to kill Spector Processes

Step 3 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Spector DLL Files

To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Spector DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Spector DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
To unregister "Spector" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Spector.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
Search and unregister "Spector" DLL files:
netknlhm.dll netknl.dll
Read more about How to Remove Spector DLL Files

Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Spector Files

To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
Select the "Spector" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
Remove the "Spector" processes files:
winnetcl.hlp winnetcl.cnt 599ca53a.tmp _msfilea.txt netknlhm.dll netknl.dll winnetcl.exe _msfilea.txt webebot.exe
Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Spector Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

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

More Spector Resources

What is Keyloggers?

Spector 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.

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

Spector Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Spector 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 Spector 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 Spector automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

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

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

Since new Spector 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.

User Comments

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2008-04-19 04:55:25

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Disabling/Removing Spector Pro for Mac I used a program called Peek-a-boo to look at running system processes. Using Peek-a-boo, under File select process list and look for a process called DriverSPd. Select DriverSPd and then go to the Manage window and select Process Information Window. This window will tell you where Driver SPd resides. It should be /library/startupItems/SystemStart/DriverSpd-a. Under the Manage window select Kill. You likely won't have the authority to remove anything from startupitems so just copy DriverSPd to your desktop. Using another program - Smultron, open DriverSPd and erase the contents. Move it back into its directory at which point it will overwrite the existing file. Probably someone with more skill could probably alter DriversSpd code in a more skillful way or write code for the Terminal that could kill it automatically, but this is quick inelegant but effective solution. BTW, these programs are all free. You likely can replicate Peek-a-boo using the Activity Monitor program from your MAC utilities folder or any code editor program for Smultron, such as Dreamweaver.

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