Should I remove SpywareStop?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
82% remove it18% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.9.3188 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by C-Net Media
SpywareStop
from C-Net Media
What is SpywareStop?
This is a rouge anti-spyware program made to look like it will scan for and remove adware from user's PC.
About (from C-Net Media)
Spyware and adware are software programs that are made with the Intention of allowing individuals and companies to spy on your web browsing activities. These programs literally invade your privacy, slow down your system and annoy you with constant popups.
Overview
SpywareStop is a program developed by C-Net Media. The main program executable is SpywareStop.srv.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files. A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows Vista (SP2). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in SpywareStop.
SpywareStop.srv.exe (492926c1646cd0c1089e4712bf175df2) has been flagged by the following 16 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.9.0.220 |
SPR/Tool.315392.6 |
Emsisoft A-Squared |
4.5.0.24 |
Virus.Win32.Spyware!IK |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.825 |
Application.Generic.80507 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
6.13.10.00 |
FraudTool.AntiSpyware.kz (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
1670 |
Application.Win32.AdWare.AntiSpyware.~A |
Fortinet FortiGate |
6/14/2013 |
Misc/MalwareRomovalBot |
G Data |
13.6.19 |
Application.Generic.80507 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.1.1.64.0 |
Virus.Win32.Spyware |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.7.10.794 |
Non-Virus: |
Artemis via McAfee |
5678 |
potentially unwanted program Artemis!492926C1646C |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7105 |
Riskware.Tool.315392.6 |
ESET NOD32 |
4251 |
Win32/Adware.AntiSpyware2008 |
Panda Antivirus |
13.06.14.07 |
Application/AntiSpyware |
Sophos |
4.43 |
Mal/Generic-A |
Trend Micro |
10.465.14 |
TROJ_ANTISPYCH.C |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.10.8 |
Win32.Adware.AntiSpyware2008 |
View all 16 all detections
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SpywareStop\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{32ED78A1-4E72-4F16-96E4-63384953A5D0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SpywareStop
Program executable: | SpywareStop.srv.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | PIE Service |
Path: | C:\Program Files\SpywareStop\SpywareStop.srv.exe |
MD5: | 492926c1646cd0c1089e4712bf175df2 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) SpywareStop.srv.exe - PIE Service
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zlib.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
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TCL.dll
How do I remove SpywareStop?
You can uninstall SpywareStop 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 SpywareStop, 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 SpywareStop.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 82%
Keep it 18%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows Vista (SP2)
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?