Real AntiSpyware Removal Guide

Do you know what Real AntiSpyware is?

DESCRIPTION

Real AntiSpyware is a rogue anti-spyware program that is causing serious havoc for computer users on the internet. Real AntiSpyware is not “Real” nor is it AntiSpyware so we do not know why they gave this piece of garbage program this name.

If installed, Real AntiSpyware prompts you with system popups or error messages created to make you think that you should need to purchase Real AntiSpyware to remove them. Not so fast, you will only be wasting your money by purchasing Real AntiSpyware because it does not remove anything.

In non-techie terms: Real AntiSpyware, like many other rogue anti-spyware programs, use illicit tactics to extort money from you. Hackers create programs like Real AntiSpyware to take your money in return for a useless program. We hope you do not find this out the hard way. Did you make the mistake of purchasing Real AntiSpyware?

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Aliases: Real AntiSpyware, Real Anti-Spyware.

Real AntiSpyware 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.

Real AntiSpyware Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Real AntiSpyware manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Real AntiSpyware will be removed completely. So read the Real AntiSpyware 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 Real AntiSpyware Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Real AntiSpyware if found.
2. To stop Real AntiSpyware processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these Real AntiSpyware processes:
   Antvrs.exe
   rav.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister Real AntiSpyware DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Real AntiSpyware DLLs:
   Antvrs.dll

   To locate the Real AntiSpyware DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Real AntiSpyware and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Real AntiSpyware DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

4. To unregister Real AntiSpyware registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these Real AntiSpyware registry keys:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%Real AntispywareAntvrs.exe”
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareReal Antispyware
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREReal Antispyware
   

5. 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.
6. Remove Real AntiSpyware Directories.
   To find Real AntiSpyware directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following Real AntiSpyware directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\Real AntiSpyware
   C:\ProgramFiles\Real Anti Spyware

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

7. To remove Real AntiSpyware icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Real AntiSpyware manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Real AntiSpyware 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 Real AntiSpyware will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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