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WinSpy Removal Guide

WinSpy Description

WinSpy is a powerful commercial computer surveillance system that allows its users to monitor multiple computers on a network, whether the PCs are online or offline. WinSpy tracks user activity, monitors network connections, logs keystrokes, takes screenshots, captures online chat conversations and pictures from a webcam, records e-mail messages, passwords and web sites visited.

WinSpy operates in real time, and allows its users to instantly see whatever's on the screen of any connected computer. The user can choose simply to watch computer activity, or he or she may print date and time stamped images from each connected workstation. Win-Spy is able to hide its running processes.

www.WinSpy.com

How can I Detect WinSpy?

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

WinSpy Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

WinSpy Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

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

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove WinSpy 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 "WinSpy" process by name.
3. Select the "WinSpy" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "WinSpy" processes files:
5. WinSpyDemo.exe winsys.exe winvid703.exe wsdll.exe uni3218.exe csrss.ex_ smt.exe winsyst.exe winspy.exe win-spy eval setup.exe winvid703.exewinsys.exe wsdll.exe uni3218.exe csrss.ex_ smt.exe winsyst.exe winspy.exe win-spy eval setup.exe winsys.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove WinSpy 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 "WinSpy" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "WinSpy" registry entries:
5. Microsoft\Installer\Products\E810B04815519D541975B37E0E5EE945 Microsoft\Installer\Features\E810B04815519D541975B37E0E5EE945
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister WinSpy 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 WinSpy DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where WinSpy DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "WinSpy" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u WinSpy.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "WinSpy" DLL files:
5. smtt.dll serm.dll sere.dll qual.dll keyn.dll keyf.dll idws.dll fso.dll fld.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other WinSpy 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 "WinSpy" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "WinSpy" processes files:
9. WinSpy.com.url WinSpy Demo.lnk WinSpyDemo.exe winsys.vbs 8a9d9050.tmp winspy.tlb win-spy_userguide.doc win-spy.wse uninstall@winspy.lnk unins000.dat opthlp.txt help.lnk getthem.bat folderhelp.txt @winspy.lnk winsys.exe1.ima smtt.dll serm.dll sere.dll qual.dll keyn.dll keyf.dll idws.dll fso.dll fld.dll winvid703.exe wsdll.exe uni3218.exe csrss.ex_ smt.exe winsyst.exe winspy.exe win-spy eval setup.exe winsys.exe wssetup.reg winspy.tlb win-spy_userguide.doc win-spy.wse uninstall @winspy.lnk unins000.dat opthlp.txt help.lnk getthem.bat folderhelp.txt @winspy.lnk winsys.exe1.ima
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WinSpy Recommendation

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

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

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

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

More WinSpy Resources

What is Remote Administration Tools?

WinSpy is a type of Remote Administration Tools.

Remote administration tools are mostly used by network administrators to control your PC remotely. The main purpose this spyware is to control and fix your computer and settings without having to physically be in the same location. However, sometimes remote administration tools are used for illegal purposes, such as unauthorized remote control that may allow access to your personal and financial files and information.

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

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WinSpy Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from WinSpy 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 WinSpy 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 WinSpy automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

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

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

Since new WinSpy 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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WinSpy Screenshots

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

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