Remove SpywareDetector. Description and removal instructions

Title: SpywareDetector	Also known as: Spyware Detector
Type: Malware	Severity scale: (84 / 100)

SpywareDetector is new dangerous fake anti-spyware. It uses name of legitimate security tool in order to trick people and gain money. There is legitimate anti-spyware named Max Secure Spyware Detector; unfortunately for the reputable tool, the malicious Spyware Detector copied user interface, design and all the details from the real anti-spyware. There is a way to distinguish if SpywareDetector on your computer is malicious: if it came out of nowhere and installed itself without your conscious, it is definitely the malicious one.

The fake Spyware Detector loads many fabricated security alerts and makes both internet connection and computer performance slow. Avoid this application and remove it as soon as possible.

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Related files: spywaredetector.exe, SpywareDetector, SpywareDetector.cpl, SpywareDetector1.dat, Spyware Detector.lnk

SpywareDetector properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic SpywareDetector removal:

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SpywareDetector manual removal:

Kill processes:
spywaredetector.exe

HELP:
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SpywareDetector
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
SpywareDetector.exe c:\\Program Files\\SpywareDetector c:\\Program Files\\SpywareDetector\\SpywareDetector.cpl c:\\Program Files\\SpywareDetector\\SpywareDetector.exe c:\\Program Files\\SpywareDetector\\SpywareDetector1.dat c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\SpywareDetector.cpl c:\\Documents and Settings\\Adminstrator\\Desktop\\Spyware Detector.lnk

HELP:
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Other programs to remove SpywareDetector:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 11/09/08
Information updated: 22/06/09

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Comments from visitors:

1. by . 2009-06-22 22:06:51

I am using Spyware Detector from maxpcsecure.com for the last 2 years and it has helped me keep any malware away from my pc. I have had no problem with this product. Why are you detecting this product as Fake antis-spyware?

John

2. by . 2008-09-21 16:09:01

Dammm that shit