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How to remove AntiMalware 2009?

September 19th, 2008

What is AntiMalware 2009?

AntiMalware 2009 is not much different than other recent frauds, but it uses very convincing tactics to make sure that victims give their money for scammers. Anti Malware 2009 pretends to be anti-spyware application. The worst thing about this infection is its name: there’s very popular security tool named Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware; apparently creators of AntiMalware 2009 decided to attract customers by using almost identical title. Do not take Anti Malware 2009 as Anti-Malware from Malwarebyte company!

AntiMalware2009 has to be downloaded manually. It is promoted on various fraudulent websites (i.e. online-antivirus.net, scanner-protection.com) that load fake infection warnings and offer AntiMalware 2009 as it was magical cure. If user agrees to download the rogue application, he is attacked by more pop-ups that urge to buy the full version.

Anti-Malware 2009 uses all kinds of intimidating tactics to push people into paying the money for deleting non-existent threats. It mimics computer scan, it displays infection alerts and it even hijacks Internet Explorer’s homepage. AntiMalware 2009 slows down computer’s performance as well. Do not purchase this fraudulent product and remove it as soon as possible.


AntiMalware 2009 is Extremely dangerous

arrow AntiMalware 2009 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow AntiMalware 2009 may spread via Trojans
arrow AntiMalware 2009 may display fake security messages
arrow AntiMalware 2009 may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow AntiMalware 2009 may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow AntiMalware 2009 violates your privacy and compromises your security

Manual AntiMalware 2009 removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiMalware 2009, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Stop these AntiMalware 2009 processes:
Disable these AntiMalware 2009 DLL files::
Remove these AntiMalware 2009 Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiMalware 2009 files:

AntiMalware 2009 is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only AntiMalware 2009 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiMalware 2009 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiMalware 2009 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiMalware 2009 does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiMalware 2009, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install AntiMalware 2009, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiMalware 2009, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as AntiMalware 2009?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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  1. Donald Seidel
    April 7th, 2009 at 09:30 | #1

    I am constantly plagued by this monstrosity and I wqant to free my self asap.

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