What is AntiSpyCheck?

Type: Spyware
Category: Rogue Programs
Discovered: 4 February 2008
Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor

1. Introduction

This program (also known as AntiSpyCheck v2.1, v2.4) is known as rogue computer security software, intended to display exaggerated system security alerts in order to mislead panicked user by suggesting AntiSpyCheck as spyware removal application. After the computer has been infected, desktop image will be turned into the blue background with a warning message in the middle:

AntiSpyCheck can also be recognized by the blinking icon in the bottom right corner of the taskbar named "System Alert":

The program will be downloaded automatically. Computer scanner will start right after, which will generate a report in the end containing non-existent and fictitious PC infections. AntiSpyCheck will ask to purchase full program version for spyware/virus removal.

AntiSpyCheck alert message:

AntiSpyCheck is not recommended computer security product. Do not purchase the program as you will get no effect in return. If any signs of AntiSpyCheck existence have been noticed, do not hesitate and remove the program immediately.

Author: antispycheck.com

2. AntiSpyCheck removal tools:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)

3. Screenshot:

4. AntiSpyCheck files:

startupeditor.dll, messengercontrol.dll, desktopmanager.dll, msvcr71.dll, msvcp71.dll, dbghelp.dll, ascnospam.dll
* all files located under Program files\AntiSpyCheck\ directory
AntiSpyCheck.exe, asc_setup_light.exe (setup file)

5. Hijackthis entries:

O4 Entries O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AUTORUN_VAL] C:\Program Files\AntiSpyCheck 2.1\AntiSpyCheck 2.1.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpyCheck 2.1] "C:\Program Files\AntiSpyCheck 2.1\AntiSpyCheck 2.1.exe"