How to remove AntiAdd (Anti Add) rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
AntiAdd (also known as Anti Add) is a brand-new scareware from one of the most rapidly developing family of rogue anti-spywares that includes RESpyWare, AntiAID, REAnti, Secure Keeper and Keep Cop. AntiAdd is being promoted on AntiAdd.com website which appears to be the official online ‘residence’ of this fake security product. The most typical way to catch AntiAdd malady is from a fake online scan you get randomly redirected to. This annoying activity is called forth by trojan-initiated modification of browser settings. When you get AntiAdd on board your machine, it creates tons of random files which are actually harmless but will be later ‘detected’ by AntiAdd as viruses. Additionally, AntiAdd will configure your system to run its executable AntiAdd.exe each time you boot into Windows so do not get surprised to see some odd security scanners at startup. Both AntiAdd alerts and its system scanners are forged – in order to try and persuade you that your computer is at risk. The final thing this scareware displays is some recommendations for you to register your copy of AntiAdd and, of course, pay the corresponding fee for that. Please do not fall victim of AntiAdd scam and remember that it wants your money. AntiAdd is a dangerous program to have on one’s computer so please treat it with caution. If you notice signs of AntiAdd on your PC you should remove this junkware ASAP. Below is a set of simple instructions to uninstall AntiAdd and not let it invade your OS.

Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Author: Unknown

Threat Level: Critical

Advice: Immediately remove and scan for additional malware

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AntiAdd Screenshot:

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How to remove AntiAdd manually:
Manual removal of AntiAdd is a feasible objective if you have sufficient expertise in dealing with program files, processes, .dll files and registry entries.

The files to be deleted are listed below:

  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiAdd
  • %Program Files%\AntiAdd Software
  • %Program Files%\AntiAdd Software\AntiAdd
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\AntiAdd.lnk
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiAdd\1 AntiAdd.lnk
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiAdd\2 Homepage.lnk
  • %Program Files%\AntiAdd Software\AntiAdd\AntiAdd.exe
  • %Program Files%\AntiAdd Software\AntiAdd\uninstall.exe

The registry entries that need to be removed are as follows:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiAdd
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntiAdd
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntiAdd
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “AntiAdd.exe”

Please, be aware that manual removal of AntiAdd is a cumbersome process and does not always ensure complete deletion of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, manual interference of this kind may cause damage to the system. That’s why we strongly recommend automatic removal AntiAdd, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.

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