Spyware Cleaner 2010 is a malicious anti-spyware application that imitates legitimate anti-malware programs. Spyware Cleaner 2010 uses scare tactics the same as other rogue antimalware applications to trick users into purchasing a license to its full version. This malicious application reaches the user’s computer via Trojans that get downloaded from malicious websites which claim to be able to help you with your security. Once established on the computer, Spyware Cleaner 2010 then proceeds to perform a large number of fake security scans on the system, returning results that state that the computer is dangerously infected with a number of non-existent viruses. It also generates fake warning pop-ups from the Windows taskbar. Finally Spyware Cleaner 2010 urges the user to purchase a license to the ‘full’ version of the software, claiming that the currently installed ‘trial’ version is incapable of cleaning the detected false ‘threats’. However, all users should be aware that this is a trick aimed at swindling their money, as no version of System Security can scan or clean any computer.
As soon as you find a copy of this malicious software installed on your computer, you should take steps to delete Spyware Cleaner 2010. Spyware Cleaner 2010 removal involves the stopping of processes, the removal of files and folders and the deletion of registry entries.
File Removal Procedures
The first step you need to take in order to remove Spyware Cleaner 2010 is to stop the following processes from running:
- SpywareCleaner.exe
- unins000.exe
Next, it is necessary to delete the following files and folders for Spyware Cleaner 2010 removal:
- SpywareCleaner.exe
- unins000.exe
Once the above steps have been completed, no instances of Spyware Cleaner 2010 reside on your hard disk any longer.
Registry Removal Procedures
Deleting files and folders is not sufficient to completely delete Spyware Cleaner 2010. In order for complete Spyware Cleaner 2010 removal, the following registry entry should be removed from the Windows Registry:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Spyware Cleaner 2010?
Conclusion
Manual Spyware Cleaner 2010 removal is not recommended for inexperienced users as any wrong move made during the removal process could cause irreversible damage to the operating system of the computer. Therefore inexperienced users are strongly advised to use a web-based repair service such as www.onlinecomputerrepair.org or legitimate antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus to safely remove Spyware Cleaner 2010.