I want to uninstall PC-anti-spyware program to re-install. Following their directions, opened up PC folder and blocks came up. Can’t remember now but on the bottom were two options and one contained dll. How do I continue to uninstall?
Unfortunately, the application that you thought was going to protect your computer from spyware is actually promoting it. PCAntiSpyware is not a legitimate anti-spyware application despite its attempts to claim that it is. Its removal directions are designed not to work since it is spyware.
What is the PCAntiSpyware program?
If the application that you are trying to uninstall is called “PC-anti-spyware” or PCAntiSpyware program, then you have inadvertently installed a rogue anti-spyware application that you should remove at once. Re-installing it would be a mistake as this application is a form of malware that takes advantage of security holes in your operating system to perform unsolicited functions on your computer such as allowing other forms of malware to enter your computer.
What is Rogue Anti-spyware?
Rogue Anti-spyware is a software application is the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing. It is actually a form of malware that attempts to trick computer users into thinking that their machine has numerous virus applications on their computer in order to convince them to purchase a full version of the rogue anti-spyware application.
Removing Rogue Anti-spyware
How you remove rogue anti-spyware is partly a matter of the operating system that you use and partly personal choice. Look through the following options and use the one that best meets your needs. It might be necessary to try more than one of these options in order to remove this application completely.
Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool
If the operating system on your computer is Windows XP or Windows 2000, you have the option to download Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove this particular form of malware as well as any others that exists on your computer.
Microsoft Windows Defender
If the operating system on your computer is Windows Vista, you have the opportunity to download Windows Defender to remove this malware application as well as any other forms of spyware that exist on your computer.
Install a Legitimate Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Application
No matter what operating system you have installed on your computer, you can purchase a reliable and legitimate anti-spyware/anti-virus application to securely remove this particular form of rogue anti-spyware. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus Plus is one such application that I can recommend. You can find out more information on it at the following link: Anti-Virus Plus. Additionally, you can use it for a free trial run that will allow you to see whether or not the application will be able to remove the PCAntiSpyware program.
Remove PCAntiSpyware program in Safe Mode
If you boot up in safe mode and attempt to use the add/delete program utility, you might be able to delete it from your computer. However, the only way to know if this has worked is to reboot your computer and see if the application comes back or not. To boot up into safe mode, press the “F8″ key as soon as you turn the computer on.
