MaxAntiSpy Removal Guide

Do you know what MaxAntiSpy is?

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MaxAntiSpy is a Russian Federation based rogue anti-spyware program plaguing computers around the world. MaxAntiSpy was found to come directly from the MaxAntiSpy.com website or ported through other means such as a Trojan infection or browser security hole.

After MaxAntiSpy or Max Anti Spy is installed, it will start to perform scans of your system which always comes back with bogus results in an attempt to scare you into purchase a full version of MaxAntiSpy. MaxAntiSpy tricks computer users into believing that they need to purchase the full MaxAntiSpy program in order to remove the parasites that it located.

In non-techie terms: If you are unlucky enough to have MaxAntiSpy installed on your computer you will notice that the lettering is mostly in Russian which may not be understandable to those outside of Russia. You may become annoyed to the point of making a mistake by purchasing MaxAntiSpy thinking that it will rid your computer of the popups that MaxAntiSpy creates. MaxAntiSpy may eventually lead to theft of your data or corruption of your system. Do not purchase MaxAntiSpy under any circumstances. You must remove MaxAntiSpy as soon as you can to prevent damage to your system or theft of your data.

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MaxAntiSpy Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

MaxAntiSpy Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. MaxAntiSpy manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that MaxAntiSpy will be removed completely. So read the MaxAntiSpy removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall MaxAntiSpy Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall MaxAntiSpy if found.
2. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
3. Remove MaxAntiSpy Directories.
   To find MaxAntiSpy directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following MaxAntiSpy directories:
   C:\Program Files\MaxAntiSpy
   C:\Program Files\Max Anti Spy

   Right-click on the MaxAntiSpy folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder MaxAntiSpy and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting MaxAntiSpy could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

4. To remove MaxAntiSpy icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the MaxAntiSpy manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your MaxAntiSpy problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that MaxAntiSpy will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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