Microsoft AntiSpyware
What is Microsoft AntiSpyware? (from Microsoft)
Spyware removal can often be a difficult and time-consuming task depending on the level of infection. Many kinds of unwanted software, including spyware, are designed to be difficult to remove. If you try to uninstall this software like any other program, you might find that the program reappears as soon as you restart... Read more
Overview
Microsoft AntiSpyware is a program developed by Microsoft. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software installer includes 20 files and is usually about 13.16 MB (13,803,036 bytes). gcasSWUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of Microsoft AntiSpyware come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{536F7C74-844B-4683-B0C5-EA39E19A6FE3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.16 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft AntiSpyware
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gcAntiSpywareLibrary.dll - Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta 1) (Microsoft AntiSpyware Common Library)
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gcASCleaner.exe - Threat Cleaner Helper
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gcasDtServ.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Data Service
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gcasInstallHelper.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Installation Helper
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gcASNotice.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Notice
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gcASPrivacyLib.dll - Privacy/Tracks Eraser Library
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gcasServ.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Service
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gcasServAlert.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Service User Interface
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gcASSoapLib.dll - Microsoft AntiSpyware SOAP Library
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gcasSWUpdater.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Software Updater
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gcASThreatAudit.dll - AntiSpyware Threat Audit Engine Library
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GCCollection.dll - Microsoft AntiSpyware Persistence
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gcIPtoHostQueue.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware IP to Host Converter
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gcSoftwareUpdateLib.dll - Automatic Patch and Upgrade Functionality
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gcTCPObjLib.dll - Microsoft AntiSpyware TCP Helper Library
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GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Main
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GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe - Microsoft AntiSpyware Updater
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MSSSRT.exe - Microsoft Suspected Spyware Reporting Tool
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shellextension.dll - Microsoft AntiSpyware Shell Extension
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remlsp.dll - Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Microsoft AntiSpyware LSP remover)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- gcasServ.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'gcasServ' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe".
How do I remove Microsoft AntiSpyware?
You can uninstall Microsoft AntiSpyware from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Microsoft AntiSpyware, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft AntiSpyware.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 69%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
74.29% |
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Windows 7 |
22.86% |
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Windows Vista |
2.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
78.79% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.12% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
3.03% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.03% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.03% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
80.00% |
Germany |
10.00% |
United Kingdom |
4.00% |
Austria |
2.00% |
Hungary |
2.00% |
Israel |
2.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
39.13% |
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Intel |
17.39% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
13.04% |
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Sahara |
8.70% |
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ASUS |
8.70% |
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Toshiba |
4.35% |
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Sony |
4.35% |
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Gateway |
4.35% |
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Common models |
VIAK8M AWRDACPI |
4.00% |
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VIA694 AWRDACPI |
4.00% |
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VIA K7VT4A+ |
4.00% |
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Parallels Software Intern... |
4.00% |
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NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
4.00% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7012 |
4.00% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com