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SpyDevastator Removal Guide

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SpyDevastator Description

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SpyDevastator, also known as Spy Devastator, is a rogue anti-spyware program designed by Russian hackers to steal money from gullible users. SpyDevastator, as it name foretells, devastates your computer and your pockets. SpyDevastator may be installed by a Trojan (either Zlob or Vundo) or you may have downloaded its trial version thinking it would remove your spyware threats. As soon as SpyDevastator is installed, it will issue fake popups and system notifications of imaginary spyware threats found in your computer system. SpyDevastator may also launch its fake computer scanner and display a erroneous scan results only to trick you into thinking you're infected with spyware. In order to remove the supposed spyware infections, SpyDevastator will try to push SpyDevastator's licensed program. All links provided by SpyDevastator will most likely redirect you to a rogue website that promotes SpyDevastator as a legitimate software. SpyDevastator is also known to cause system freezes and sudden shut-downs.

Disclaimer:

  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers SpyDevastator.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of SpyDevastator.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of SpyDevastator and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of SpyDevastator.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of SpyDevastator, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate SpyDevastator off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect SpyDevastator?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall SpyDevastator by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden SpyDevastator files, it's possible that SpyDevastator will reappear after reboot. Follow the SpyDevastator detection and removal methods below.

SpyDevastator or Spy Devastator Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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SpyDevastator Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of SpyDevastator manual removal instructions and SpyDevastator components listed to help you remove SpyDevastator from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for SpyDevastator.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find SpyDevastator Path

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "SpyDevastator" file name(s).
  3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
  4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "SpyDevastator", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete SpyDevastator in the following manual removal steps.
  5. "SpyDevastator" files can be found in the directory path(s):


Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove SpyDevastator Processes

  1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
  2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "SpyDevastator" process by name.
  3. Select the "SpyDevastator" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "SpyDevastator" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill SpyDevastator Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove SpyDevastator Registry Values

  1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
  3. To delete "SpyDevastator" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "SpyDevastator" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove SpyDevastator Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister SpyDevastator DLL Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
  2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the SpyDevastator DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where SpyDevastator DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "SpyDevastator" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u SpyDevastator.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "SpyDevastator" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove SpyDevastator DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other SpyDevastator Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
  3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
  4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
  5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
  6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
  7. Select the "SpyDevastator" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "SpyDevastator" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

SpyDevastator Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track SpyDevastator and automatically remove SpyDevastator as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have SpyDevastator installed on your computer, check for SpyDevastator with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove SpyDevastator and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new SpyDevastator files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on SpyDevastator and other malware threats.

To learn more on SpyDevastator, see our SpyDevastator resource section below.


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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?


SpyDevastator is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

Think you have SpyDevastator? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect SpyDevastator on your PC.

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SpyDevastator Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from SpyDevastator and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current SpyDevastator spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect SpyDevastator automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove SpyDevastator and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like SpyDevastator from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new SpyDevastator files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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SpyDevastator Screenshots


View SpyDevastator screenshots below and see for yourself how SpyDevastator looks like. Learn how to recognize SpyDevastator when it infects your machine.

(click on SpyDevastator image to enlarge)

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Mon Sep 08 2008 11:26:44 EST

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