Remove Antispyware Soft [Removal Guide]

Thanks a million it worked like a charm!! I was 2 seconds away buying their bogus antivirus software before you guys bailed me out!! Couldn't be happier, and malware free!

There isn't enough words to describe my thanks for this removal guide, but thank you so much anyways.

This worked wonders!!! I thought the worst about my laptop; was certain it was a goner. I had just received my novel from my editor and was implementing changes to my second draft when I was struck with this virus. I tried everything I knew- which wasn't much- and only ten minutes with your malware solution, and the problem was solved. I literally screamed and jumped with happiness. You'd have thought I just won the Super Bowl. THANKS!!!

Thank you Geek Police. This was 100% effective for removing Antispyware Soft. I will recommend GP to everyone I know. Thanks again.

I followed the methods you gave . Starting in safe mode and changing the proxy settings . Removing my old version of Malware Bytes and installing a newer version , since I was unable to update the old. Ran A scan and found nothing . So I restarted computer in the normal manner ran a scan and finally removed the malware (6 items) . I was so pleased I decided to get the paid edition of Malware Bytes. However , I can't complete the download because my proxy settings are now incorrect. How do I get them back to normal? Keep in mind that I have been trying to change them myself and have them all fouled up.

Ok , Got it done ! I unchecked "Use a proxy srver for your LAN" and checked "Automatically detects settings" and I'm back online . Thanks for all the help .

I registered on GeekPolice just to tell you guys that this worked flawlessly and I could not be more thankful! I live off my netbook and without restoring it, I would've been incapacitated!

Thank you guys SO much!!

I have changed tools/internet options/connections to remove the checkmark for "use a proxy e internet server....." I still cannot connect to the internet getting the "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage. The critical issue is this malware has hijacked my security center. For virus protection it has listed me as out of date(not true).By doing this it has shutdown I.E. ANY IDEAS - PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE
George

Doctor Inferno:

Your Anti Malware "medicine" worked perfectly. You are a prince among men. Thank you!

These instructions WORK! Follow them exactly and Antispyware Soft will be deleted without an problems.
I was running Norton Internet Security 2010 and it didn't detect this, I scanned also with Webroot Spy Sweeper - didn't detect this.

I have trusted Norton products for years, they have saved me from other viruses several times, but not this malware! I will be contacting Norton to see what the problem is!

I just joined to say this worked! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

In all my years of computing, and they go back to the big iron,
thru the kits, DRDOS, and now WIN 7, I have never, repeat
never, had a virus until yesterday morning on my ZT desktop.
Incidently, XP pro is on the ZT. I have Win 7 on my laptop.
ANTISPYWARE SOFT has gotten extremely sophisticated. It
It now prevents SAFE MODE (F8), REGEDIT is disabled, and
the kicker--I was able to bring up taskmgr on startup by
swifly giving CTL ALT DEL. But the offending programs,
named LASS, SRSS, SMSS were incapable of deletion,
changing their priority etc. I called ZT who said my only
relief is to do a recovery which scrubs the hard drive. I have
removed the HD and will see if it is accessible on another
computer in hopes of trying to recover something. I toyed
with the idea of paying their ransom in the hope that the
feds might pursue. But ZT said they use an intermediary
and are from a foreign country. You have to give these
criminals credit for their ability to completely confiscate
the machine and the display of the filthiest PORNO out
there. I printed out the 10 pages of Dr. Inferno removal
which is predicated on SAFE MODE. Why wouldn't a
simple boot disk (CD) with MALWAREBYTES work? Does
such a CD exist? I just joined yesterday, so if I have
broken any rules in posting, sp errors, or offended
whatever, I apologize.

This one was a bad one. I must have had a hole in my firewall and or my scanning. Thanka you amillion.

Wow. Seems like it worked, and I am a luddite. Thanks so much!

I had to register just to express my undying gratitude. I had this problem and this guide fixed it perfectly!
It wasn't even my own computer, so you really saved me with this one.

You guys are great! Thank you so much! Had this exact problem, and followed your directions, and it worked! Thank you thank you thank you! I will definitely come here first for any problems in the future (hopefully none, knock on wood) and send my friends/family here first if they have any problems. And I think I will pay for the full malwarebytes. I am so glad this problem that first seem enormous was fixed easily with your help!

This malware made me want to throw my work computer into a volcano. Because you provided the answer to the problem I was having, I will not need to worry about being fined for destroying company property. THANKS!!

I tried this method, but this is what happened to me on Vista Home edition.

1.Got on safe mode with networking.
2.Download Malawarebytes
3.Got all updates and started it.
4. Closed all other applications
5. Scanned with it
6. Then the screen blacks out and the computer is still on.
7. This keeps happening to me, except that now the screen blacks out if you just start Malawarebytes.

What do I do???

Thanks, this really helped! That malware is frustrating.

Signed up just to add my thanks. That's one frustrating virus, but your removal guide saved the day!!

Amazing. This software solved my Antispyware Soft problem less than an hour after it started. The virus was blocking the use of almost all the programs on my computer --- except for internet browsers --- so I had to download and install Malwarebytes in normal mode and then switch to Safe Mode to run the scan. Can't tell you how grateful I am for this software.

Aghh you saved me so much hassle. I was going to take it in and have it all cleared out. But this took maybe 10 minutes ( scan was 5) and I am sooo happy now, thank you very much!

Dude...I love you forever.

This thing was a nasty horrible beast. Everytime I would try and do something other than go to the website, the window would last 1 second than close out. I tried many cheesy methods to try and get rid of it but it wouldn't let me. I couldn't tell my dad because this will have been my second laptop that I have destroyed. I was thinking about taking my laptop to school without telling my dad and having the computer teachers them fix it. Then, I just thought about completely locking my computer and restarting everything.

Luckly, before the horrible beast installed itself, I had created a guest user. So I went to chrome, found this site and took notes. It worked perfectly and I can't thank you enough. I've already got the Malware thing install on my computer so I'm good with that.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Worked flawlessly. That was a very IRRITATING problem and you got rid of it. Can't say thanks enough.

I just had to register to say THANKS for your help in getting rid of this thing. Maybe we could all chip in a few bucks and hire the best hacker in the world and go after the author's computer. I was thinking maybe deposit every known virus there. Talk about poetic justice. THANKS AGAIN

After booting up in safe mode I've changed lan settings by unchecking lan proxy box, but now I can"t get on the internet at all using Explorer. Could my wireless card be disabled because of the safe mode setting.
I have no idea what to do next ?
Thanks

Thank you so much!

My brothers computer was pretty much Fried! Was ready to give up on it before this lol
And it works like new now

Thank you again for saving it! yay

Thanks folks! Booting in safe mode & running SAS & MB was my plan, but checked here to see if there was anything I was missing. Great site & screenshots, very concise removal guide.

Was wondering if you could do a brief explanation on the importance/purpose of unchecking the LAN proxy server settings? Thanks much.

This really was amazing! It works. It was simple and straight forward.

Wow, I just went through 2 days of Hell thanks to the motherless people behind Antispyware Soft. Since they receive credit card payments on line can't these people be found and prosecuted?

Anyway, thank you GeekPolice.net. Your removal guide was so simple, yet so effective. Looks like my computer is better than ever now thanks to you. I tried to offer a contribution for your help, however, you are experiencing difficulties with PayPal at the moment. I requested notification when you're up and running. I plan on contibuting $10.00.

I know that this is not much, but I would urge everyone who replied with thank yous for your help to contribute something. If everyone who has used your help successfully contributed anything, even one dollar, five dollars, or like me, ten dollars, it will ensure our access to quality help like yours for free.

Just so everyone out there knows, prior to finding your help via a Google search, I contacted Norton (Symantecs) three times. They had me first do a comprehensive scan, took hours, then called them back. They then had me do a full scan which took just as long, with the same results, and call them back. Norton said my computer was fine with no infrections, however, Antispyware Soft had complete control of my computer. Norton told me to go to another computer and download their removal file. I went to it and it seemed like a manual, as opposed to a file. I read it all yet had no idea what they wanted me to download to a disk and bring to the infected computer. By the way Norton said if I wanted them to help remove the virus I would have to pay them $99.00. I asked even though Norton Security Suite allowed this Trojan to enter my computer, and could not even locate it once it was already infected, you want $99.00 to fix what I paid you to keep out of my computer, and what your system can't even locate after hours of scanning. Norton's reply was YES.

So I hope everyone out there can see how a small voluntary donation to people like the Geek Police is well worth it. Thank goodness there are Geeks out there with the Force, who are battling those Geeks out there who have gone to the Dark Side. Mere mortals like us need them on our side and need to let them know how much we appreciate them.

Thanks so much, you've made me very happy. I appreciate the effort and the help. You should get some kind of award.
All the very best,

Tariq

I'm glad that it wasn't my PC that was infected. It's still got a virus but I'm whittling it down and it's better than it was.

I thought that I would add my thanks too....
as a "techy" I have encountered several versions of this "Nasty" but none as bad as this one...yet found the instructions easy to follow and quick...
thanks very much
peter.b3780

There are evil genius types in the cyber world, and there are those who fight them.

Thanks for coming to the rescue of us ordinary mortals.

rcohn

Very nasty virus. I had about given up before I found your solution.
You guys are AWESOME!
Thanks a bunch.
Kss

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You = the BEST. It worked! *huge sigh of relief*

Hello GeekPolice,
I have just created a new topic in your Virus, Spyware & Malware Removal forum about this, because the removal method above doesn't seem to be working for me
I'd appreciate it if somebody could have a look at what I've said and see if someone can help me remove this stupid virus FOREVER!!
http://www.GeekPolice.net/t25541-removing-antivrus-demo-virus-not-working#172314
My Topic explains my problem as fully as possible, so if anyone else is having this problem too, please have a look at my link and tell me what your problem is too!

Thanks,
Yashmeee