How to Remove WinSpy (Removal Instructions)
What is WinSpy? (Run WinSpy Scan/Check with SpyHunter)
WinSpy is a Remote Administration Tool, or RAT, that monitors files, Internet activities, network traffic, and keystrokes. If you detect ansmtp.dll on your computer, you may be infected with WinSpy spyware. WinSpy installs without your knowledge. An attacker who has access to your hard-drive, can install WinSpy in the startup folder and will run the next time you log in to your computer. The attacker will get a Web-based interface that displays reports of all your computer activities.
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WinSpy Bad Behavior:
- WinSpy installs without your consent.
- WinSpy installs other types of spyware/adware.
- WinSpy may hijack, redirect and change your browser.
- WinSpy displays annoying popups while you surf the web.
- WinSpy compromises your privacy and security.
- WinSpy is difficult to uninstall.
SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner is for spyware detection purposes only. If SpyHunter’s spyware
scanner detects WinSpy on your PC, you’ve been infected with WinSpy and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove WinSpy and other spyware threats.
WinSpy - Manual Removal Instructions:
WARNING: WinSpy manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.
WinSpy manual removal too hard? Run SpyHunter’s FREE WinSpy Scan Now!
Stop WinSpy system processes:
Unregister WinSpy DLLs:
Remove WinSpy files:
Remove WinSpy registry values:
WinSpy Tips & Warnings
RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter’s FREE WinSpy scan and automatically detect WinSpy on your PC.
Why use the WinSpy scanner?
- WinSpy is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
- Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
- You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
- To check for WinSpy, we recommend you use SpyHunter’s Free WinSpy scanner.
How do I know I have WinSpy on my computer?
Good question! The first step in detecting and removing WinSpy is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. WinSpy, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the WinSpy symptoms can start you on the road to having a WinSpy-free computer.
WinSpy Symptoms
If you answer “yes” to any of the WinSpy symptoms listed below, you may have WinSpy or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of WinSpy and other unwanted software infections vary.
WinSpy may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a WinSpy infection. Once installed, WinSpy can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.
WinSpy may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, WinSpy or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.
WinSpy may bombard you with popup ads. WinSpy may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have WinSpy or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.
WinSpy may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with WinSpy. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.
Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with WinSpy. WinSpy and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.
Help! I have WinSpy. What do I do?
Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.
If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with WinSpy, download SpyHunter’s free WinSpy scanner to automatically check for any WinSpy files.
Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.

















