The ICQ API Description and Removal Instructions

The ICQ API Description (Scan your PC for The ICQ API with SpyHunter)

The ICQ API is AOL spyware made by Matt Smith in May, 1998.

Why Should I Remove The ICQ API?

Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan The ICQ API and other spyware on your machine. In order to detect The ICQ API in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website. The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.

However, if you wish to continue to the The ICQ API removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you can manually remove The ICQ API by moving on to the "Remove The ICQ API Manually" section.

Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove The ICQ API, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove The ICQ API from your PC.

1. Download SpyHunter Scanner.
   
   
2. Run a full system scan to detect The ICQ API files.
   
   
3. Once you've detected The ICQ API on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
   
   
4. Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of The ICQ API.
   
   

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove The ICQ API and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Remove The ICQ API Manually

Tip: If you are not an expert in this field, we highly recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for The ICQ API. You'll run the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake during the manual removal process.

The ICQ API Advice

The ICQ API manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit sensitive files in your system registry.

Warning: If you try to remove The ICQ API files without being completely sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.

Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to automatically find and remove The ICQ API as well as spyware, adware, trojan and malware in your PC.

The ICQ API Automatic Detection

To automatically search for The ICQ API...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove The ICQ API and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

For more details on The ICQ API, please read our "The ICQ API Overview" below.

The ICQ API Overview

In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to The ICQ API.

How The ICQ API infects your PC

The ICQ API may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. The ICQ API is spyware that may take control of your entire system. The ICQ API may infect your computer...

• Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the email.
  
  
• Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as part of legitimate software.
  
  
• Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're sharing files with your instant messenger.
  
  
• The ICQ API recreates, repairs and updates itself. The ICQ API and other complex spyware applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When The ICQ API alters, restores and updates its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the The ICQ API manual removal process very difficult.
  
  

The ICQ API Prevention Rules

Follow these The ICQ API prevention rules and protect your computer from The ICQ API and other spyware:

Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.

Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:

1. Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
   
   
2. Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
   
   
3. Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
   
   
4. Press "Default Level" and then OK,
   
   
5. Press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current The ICQ API as well as other forms of spyware can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect The ICQ API automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove The ICQ API and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.

New The ICQ API files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.

A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can stop unwanted software like The ICQ API from hijacking your PC.

The ICQ API and other Spyware Related Info:

Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.