How to Remove AntiSpyware 3000

AntiSpyware 3000 or Anti Spyware 3000 is another fake or Rogue AntiSpyware Software. One installed, the software will appear to scan your computer and report false infections in an attempt to get you to buy the software. In addition, many sources have reported that the software itself contains a virus. Antispyware 3000 is typically installed via fraudulent websites like antispyware3000 (dot) com, however could be installed via a trojan as well.

AntiSpyware 3000 Screenshot

AntiSpyware 3000 Screenshot

Automatically Removing AntiSpyware 3000

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Software will remove this threat for Free. However, if your existing Antivirus solution let this threat through, I highly recommend Purchasing the Pro version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to receive live protection and prevent any future threats from entering your system.

  1. Download, Install, and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Software
  2. Perform a Malwarebytes Quick Scan to automatically detect and remove Anti Spyware 3000

Manually Remove AntiSpyware 3000

  1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to start Task Manager and end the following process:

    Antispyware3000.exe

  2. Locate and delete the following files in red:

    Antispyware3000.exe
    %UserProfile%\Application Data\AntiSpyware 3000
    %UserProfile%\Desktop\AntiSpyware 3000.lnk
    %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiSpyware 3000.lnk

  3. Click Start, type Regedit and press Enter
  4. From your Registry, find and delete the following registry key:

    %UserProfile%HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AntiSpyware 3000"

If all goes well, Anti Spyware 3000 should now be removed from your computer. ;)