Remove SpywareSheriff. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: SpywareSheriff
Also known as: Spyware Sheriff
Type: Malware
Severity scale:SpywareSheriff severity is 70  (70 / 100)
 
SpywareSheriff is a rogue anti-spyware program. It is usually installed using Trojans, such as Zlob. When active, SpywareSheriff allows the user to perform a scan, which produces a false and exaggerated report in hopes of making the user buy the full version.

Do not download or buy SpywareSheriff. If you have it - remove it and block its domain using your HOSTS file.


Related files: spysheriff.exe, pkill.exe, bz.dll, dvdcap.dll

SpywareSheriff properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic SpywareSheriff removal:

remover for SpywareSheriff

SpywareSheriff manual removal:

Kill processes:
spysheriff.exe, pkill.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\SpywareSheriff
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\{1C3B31AE-FD16-D2CE-43FF-DC4CD5C1BC5E}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1C3B31AE-FD16-D2CE-43FF-DC4CD5C1BC5E}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{1C3B31AE-FD16-D2CE-43FF-DC4CD5C1BC5E}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ADV
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpywareSheriff_is1
Unregister DLLs:
dvdcap.dll

Delete files:
spysheriff.exe, pkill.exe, bz.dll, dvdcap.dll
Delete directories:
C:\Program Files\SpywareSheriff
C:\Documents and Settings\[Current User]\Start Menu\Programs\SpywareSheriff
C:\Documents and Settings\[Current User]\Local Settings\Application Data\SpywareSheriff

Other programs to remove SpywareSheriff:

• SUPERAntiSpyware - Review - Download
• CounterSpy - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 07/05/06
Information updated: 18/12/07

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1. by Guest. 2007-03-19 01:03:23
i want remove spyware doctor 4.0 from system . But it is asking product key what is product key ?


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