How to remove SpyAxe

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SpyAxe description

SpyAxe is malware and is categorized under Rogue Anti-Spyware. SpyAxe secretly installs itself onto your computer and issues fake warnings in order to manipulate you into purchasing the full version.

When detecting SpyAxe look for warnings in your task bar that will appear to be from Microsoft Security Center. The warnings will alert you that your computer is infected with spyware and will urge you to run their anti-spyware tool where they prompt you to purchase. SpyAxe is just one of many Rogue AntiSpyware programs on the internet today.
Take care to avoid or remove rogue anti-spyware products. Titles such as SpyFalcon, SpywareQuake, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, and Pest Trap are all Rogue Anti-Spyware.

How to get rid of SpyAxe

This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from SpyAxe and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with SpyAxe we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.

How to manually remove SpyAxe

To get rid of spyware such as SpyAxe you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other SpyAxe related files from your computer.

Take Note: The manual process of removing spyware from your computer is difficult and puts you at risk of damaging your computer. We advise using our automatic SpyAxe remover.

  1. Uninstall SpyAxe from Control Panel
    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall.
  2. End these SpyAxe processes:
    mscornet.exe
    mssearchnet.exe
    nvctrl.exe
    spyaxe.exe

    To stop processes press Ctrl + Alt + Del or click Start > Run > type "taskmgr". Select malicious process in the list and click "End Process" button.
  3. Unregister SpyAxe DLL files:
    ioctrl.dll
    svchosts.dll
    webconm.dll

    To unregister DLL click Start > Run > type "regsvr32 /u PATH_TO_FILE/FILE.dll"
  4. Delete SpyAxe registry entries: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerSharedTaskScheduler{A2D9D3F0-8C2A-2A1D-A376-1BECFB10AB72}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerSharedTaskScheduler{E802FFFF-8E58-4D2C-A435-8BEEFB10AB77}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionShellServiceObject{A2D9D3F0-8C2A-2A1D-A376-1BECFB10AB72}
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{A2D9D3F0-8C2A-2A1D-A376-1BECFB10AB72}
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareClassesCLSID{A2D9D3F0-8C2A-2A1D-A376-1BECFB10AB72}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{3E9B951E-6F72-431B-82CF-4A9FBF2F53BC}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{7CAF96A2-C556-460A-988E-76FC7895D284}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{E9CCF15D-4C68-4B5A-9E9A-8E12E4BD39BD}

    To open registry editor click Start > Run > type "regedit".
    Warning! Manual registry entries editing may cause damage to your system.
    Download Uniblue RegistryBooster 2010 to scan for registry errors.
  5. Search and delete these SpyAxe related files:
    sa1.exe
    hp[X].tmp
    hpE951.tmp

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