Do you have SpyAway?

This “SpyAway Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove SpyAway. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

SpyAway Detection Test

Run SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner to check for SpyAway infections on your PC.

SpyAway Description

Parasite Type: Trojans

SpyAway Method of Automatic Detection

The removal of spyware such as SpyAway can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect SpyAway and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.

To quickly detect SpyAway, follow the instructions below:

1. Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.

2. Select “Start Scan” to run a full system SpyAway scan.

3. Reboot your computer.

4. Run another scan to pick up any remaining SpyAway infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect SpyAway and other spyware. In order to remove SpyAway, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly SpyAway file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

SpyAway Manual Removal

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of SpyAway is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove SpyAway.

If you are still having problems with SpyAway after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely detect SpyAway.

To manually remove SpyAway, follow these removal steps:

Find SpyAway Directory Path

1. Find SpyAway’s directory path before you remove SpyAway.

2. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.

3. On All or part of the the file name section, type in “SpyAway” file name(s).

4. Use directory path for the other manual removal steps.

5. SpyAway directory path listed below.
   %ProgramFiles%\SpyAway

Stop SpyAway Processes

1. To open Task Manager, use CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.

2. Go to Image Name to find “SpyAway” processes by name.

3. Find and stop the “SpyAway” processes listed below.
   spyaway_setup[1].exe
   spyaway.exe

Unregister SpyAway DLL Files

1. Go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press OK.

2. To unregister “SpyAway” DLL file, type in the exact directory path +
   regsvr32 /u + [DLL_NAME] (ex., :C\ SpyAway \> regsvr32 /u SpyAway.dll).

3. Find and unregister “SpyAway” DLL files listed below.
   sa_ie_monitor.dll

Delete SpyAway Registry Values

1. Go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press OK.

2. To search for SpyAway, press Ctrl + F and type SpyAway to
   locate the key that has the value you want to delete.

3. To delete “SpyAway” value, right-click on it and select Delete.

4. Find and delete “SpyAway” registry keys listed below.
   4EBD21A2-8CE0-47DD-8EB6-C902333D582C
   2A5B24D4-06E1-46E3-BB69-25654B3382CB
   mdReg.clsReg
   4698D99D-CA8F-438A-AC82-96495A2DE714
   29C864B2-F22C-4EAE-B08F-12F72ADAEB57
   06F3010F-2003-483E-933E-DF63027C8FD1
   548E1154-FA99-4B77-9FC5-02C9D8C9D24D
   spyaway
   F43D93F8-B59E-48F4-83F9-77E4224DF6D3
   sa_ie_monitor.ie_monitor
   DF782422-23F3-442A-924E-8A341C8BEF08
   88DE3E1B-3D01-4032-9BAE-FD1994A3D7B8

SpyAway Symptoms

There are many signs that your PC has been hijacked and infected with SpyAway or other spyware applications. To reduce the damage that can be done to your PC, start detecting SpyAway symptoms on time. Below is a list of possible SpyAway symptoms that your PC may have. Notice that certain spyware symptoms vary depending on upon the severity of the infection and other factors.

• Installs without your knowledge or permission. Usually spyware such as SpyAway may be installed from a website through an embedded script or program in a webpage. There are some malwares that install through web pop-ups or free software that require you to accept a downloadable file.

• Tracks your surfing habits. Spyware applications such as SpyAway are designed to track and collect details such as what websites you visit, what your usernames and passwords are and other sensitive information. Malware may even record and collect your login details for your online bank account.

• Bombards your PC with popup ads. Some unwanted applications such as SpyAway display annoying popups (often for adult or other objectionable web sites) while you are surfing the Web and even when your PC has been idle for many minutes.

• Modifies or hijacks your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts. Some spyware programs like SpyAway add new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Moreover, SpyAway may actually change your default homepage to a different homepage. Sometimes SpyAway won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage.

• Slows down your PC’s performance. One of the most common spyware symptoms is when your system suddenly starts operating slower than usual. Spyware applications use a lot of your PC’s resources to deliver popup ads and send information to third-parties which can results in a slow computer performance and system crashes.

SpyAway Method of Infection

One of the most common reasons for getting infected with SpyAway or other types of spyware is because people do not apply safe Internet practices. It is important to learn how one gets infected with SpyAway or other types of spyware. Once you know what not to do, you will be able to avoid falling victim to spyware.

Below we provide some possible reasons why you might have become infected with SpyAway:

1. You received an e-mail with an attachment from someone you don’t know and opened it. This is one of the most common ways for Adware, Viruses, or Spyware like SpyAway to infect your PC. How do you know that the attachment is dangerous? It usually sends attachments that end with a .exe, .com, .bat, or .pif. Do not open email attactments if you don’t know who the sender is!

2. You were surfing the Web and you clicked on a popup ad warning you that your PC is infected. You panicked and clicked on the ad’s OK button; thus you were directed to SpyAway’s website and it tried to push a product on you. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the OK button.

3. You visited a questionable website. A large amount of spyware is mostly pushed through adult sites. You might have accidentally clicked on a link that automatically installed unwanted software such as SpyAway.

4. You downloaded a freeware or shareware program. Some developers offer their software for free, but can come with other unwanted programs such as SpyAway bundled with it. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.

5. You downloaded a peer-to-peer (P2P) or shared network application. Very often peer-to-peer sharing programs are bundled with spyware similar to SpyAway.

6. You downloaded some program from Warez or Crack websites. The downloads from these websites are often overrun with dangerous infections such as SpyAway.

SpyAway Quick Prevention Tips

Follow the SpyAway prevention tips below to avoid SpyAway infections and other malicious software.

1. Run Windows Updates regularly to ensure you have the most up-to-date and secure system. A good tactic is to set up your system to check for updates on a regular basis.
   
   To set up your system to access automatic updating services, follow these steps:
   Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Automatic Updates (XP) or Start > Settings > Control Panel > Automatic Updates (2000).

2. Use a firewall. A firewall is a software or hardware that serves as a blockade to keep data secure and safe and unauthorized users off your computer or network. You can choose from a variety of firewalls that are designed to meet different needs.

3. Firmly secure Internet Explorer settings. If you’re using Internet Explorer as your browser, change its settings to block spyware applications.
   
   To change Internet Explorer settings, go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.
   
   You will see a section near the top of the dialogue box devoted to Active X controls. There you should disable downloading of both signed and unsigned Active X controls and those marked as unsafe. Some Active X objects are spyware, and this action will block them.

4. Install a good and reputable anti-virus program. Make sure that you install only reputable anti-spyware and anti-virus software like SpyHunter. Most reputable anti-spyware software programs today are also designed to identify known viruses, which could contain Trojan horses as well.

5. Always keep your anti-spyware or anti-virus up-to-date with the latest malware definitions. The creators of anti-virus applications are constantly finding new security holes in their software and providing software updates. Therefore, it is important to make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are up-to-date. These updates are typically installed through an integrated update system.

6. Practice safe Internet surfing habits. Stay away from any questionable sites, including pornography, gambling, hacking or other off-beat sites.

The purpose of this “SpyAway Removal Guide” article is to describe the removal process of SpyLocked. The SpyLocked manual removal instructions are to serve as a guide. We do not guarantee that the manual removal instructions will completely remove SpyAway. It is advised to use SpyHunter to safely remove SpyLocked.

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