How to remove AlfaAntivirus?
What is AlfaAntivirus?
AlfaAntivirus is a new scum in the anti-spyware software front. Well, not really new – its the same old pest with the new skin and website. This time the website is www.alfaantivirus.com -with ugly blue colors that hurt my eyes and software that will hurt the purses of many unsuspecting victims. The domain is registered under name of "New Generation Technologies 3000 Inc.", a corporation with no face on web and probably fake address.
This is the usual way to enter the market.
Alfa Anti-virus is hosted on the same server as other rogue WinFixer and around 20 other rogue domains (IP 72.52.225.11), they fail to cover all the tracks about their intent.
It is highly probable that this tool will be shipped to user PC’s using fake codecs and other trojans, thus it is highly advisable to scan your PC with a free detector.
As usual, this fake anti-virus does not removes infections, but asks for purchase of full version. To force the purchase, Alfa Antivirus fakealerts try to convince that your PC requires to be cured from malware. This is true, but the main malware is Alfa Antivirus itself. Stay cautious and do not fall to its trap.
UPDATE: manual removal instructions updated on January 31st, 2008.
AlfaAntivirus is Extremely dangerous
AlfaAntivirus is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program AlfaAntivirus may spread via Trojans AlfaAntivirus may display fake security messages AlfaAntivirus may install additional spyware to your computer AlfaAntivirus may repair its files, spread or update by itself AlfaAntivirus violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual AlfaAntivirus removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AlfaAntivirus, 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 AlfaAntivirus processes:
Disable these AlfaAntivirus DLL files::
Remove these AlfaAntivirus Registry Entries:
Remove these AlfaAntivirus files:
AlfaAntivirus 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 AlfaAntivirus can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AlfaAntivirus trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AlfaAntivirus offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AlfaAntivirus 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 AlfaAntivirus, 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 AlfaAntivirus, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AlfaAntivirus, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
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