SpySoldier

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SpySoldier is a rogue anti-spyware program, similar to SpywareKnight that goads users into purchasing its full commercial version. Once installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes, SpySoldier will display excessive popup advertisements that your computer is heavily infected with spyware. SpySoldier will make you believe that you have to buy its promoted software. However, this parasite shooudn't be trusted and is recommended to be removed.

To check your computer for SpySoldier, download SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.

SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting SpySoldier and other threats. If you detect the presence of SpySoldier on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of SpySoldier.

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Contents 1 Detection of SpySoldier (Recommended) 2 Method of Infection 3 Symptoms 4 Remedies and Preventions 4.1 Install a good anti-spyware software 4.2 Remove SpySoldier manually 5 Known Variants 6 External links

Detection of SpySoldier (Recommended)

SpySoldier is difficult to detect and remove. SpySoldier is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. SpySoldier, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.

You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove SpySoldier and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.

Run a SpySoldier scan/check to successfully detect all SpySoldier files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove SpySoldier, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove SpySoldier or follow the SpySoldier manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.

Method of Infection

There are many ways your computer could get infected with SpySoldier. SpySoldier can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.

Another method of distributing SpySoldier involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing SpySoldier on your system. SpySoldier installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.

If you think you may already be infected with SpySoldier, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect SpySoldier and other common Spyware infections. After detection of SpySoldier, the next advised step is to remove SpySoldier with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.

Symptoms

SpySoldier may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of SpySoldier from your computer.

Remedies and Prevention

SpySoldier, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. SpySoldier along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.

Install a good anti-spyware software

When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example SpySoldier, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect SpySoldier and other types of spyware.

Remove SpySoldier manually

Another method to remove SpySoldier is to manually delete SpySoldier files in your system. Detect and remove the following SpySoldier files:

Processes

• spysoldier_setup[1].exe
• spysoldier.exe

Other Files

• SpySoldier on the Web.lnk
• SpySoldier.lnk
• Uninstall SpySoldier.lnk

Registry Keys

• SpySoldier

Known Variants

VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.

External links

Spyware infects over 80% of all PCs. Your PC could be infected with Spyware! Wiki-Security highly recommends SpyHunter's Spyware detection tool to check your PC for Spyware threats.

• Non-profit Malware Process Library - Non-profit website that list most known Spyware Process names.
• How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
• Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
• Manual Removal Instructions for SpySoldier - Learn how to remove SpySoldier.
• McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
• Remove SpySoldier - Easy SpySoldier removal steps. Parasite database on how to remove spyware and rogue anti-spyware programs.