Remove Spambot

How to Remove Spambot from Your Computer

To completely purge Spambot from your computer, you need to delete the files, folders, and Windows registry keys, and registry values associated with Spambot. These files, folders, and registry keys are respectively listed in the Files, Folders, Registry Keys, and Registry Values sections on this page.

For instructions on deleting the Spambot registry keys and registry values, see How to Remove Spambot from the Windows Registry.

For instructions on deleting the Spambot files and folders,
see How to Delete Spambot Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)

How to Delete Spambot Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)

The files and folders associated with Spambot are listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.

To delete the Spambot files and folders:

1. Using your file explorer, browse to each file and folder listed in the Folders and Files sections.
   
   
   Note: The paths use certain conventions such as [%PROGRAM_FILES%]. These conventions are explained here.
2. Select the file or folder and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
3. Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.

IMPORTANT: If a file is locked (in use by some application), its deletion will fail (the Windows will display a corresponding message).You can delete such locked files with the RemoveOnReboot utility. To delete a locked file, right-click on the file, select Send To->Remove on Next Reboot on the menu, and restart your computer. You can install the RemoveOnReboot utility from here.