How to remove Antivirus System PRO?
What is Antivirus System PRO?
Antivirus System PRO is a fake anti-virus program, also known as a rogue virus remover. This parasite typically uses trojans, namely Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. It relies on misleading advertising to trick users into thinking they are infected and therefore in need of the “licensed version” of Antivirus System PRO.
Once inside and active, Antivirus System PRO will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. While this information may be correct due to sheer coincidence, Antivirus System PRO has neither the ability to detect nor remove any of the so-called threats. This parasite is no different than any other rogue, in the sense that it performs fake system scans, which produce greatly exaggerated or downright false results, oftentimes containing false positives.
Antivirus System PRO blocks most executables from running, and displays the following popup when trying to run them:
Security Warning
Application cannot be executed. The file *filename*.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?
If the user chooses “yes”, he is redirected to the purchase page of Antivirus System PRO.
Antivirus System PRO will also hijack the browser and significantly decrease overall system performance.
Antivirus System PRO is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage (antivirsystem.com) using your HOSTS file.
Antivirus System PRO is Extremely dangerous
Antivirus System PRO is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Antivirus System PRO may spread via Trojans Antivirus System PRO may display fake security messages Antivirus System PRO may install additional spyware to your computer Antivirus System PRO may repair its files, spread or update by itself Antivirus System PRO violates your privacy and compromises your security
Antivirus System PRO screenshots
Manual Antivirus System PRO removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Antivirus System PRO, 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 Antivirus System PRO processes:
Remove these Antivirus System PRO Registry Entries:
Remove these Antivirus System PRO files:
Antivirus System PRO 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 Antivirus System PRO can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Antivirus System PRO trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Antivirus System PRO offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Antivirus System PRO 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 Antivirus System PRO, 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 Antivirus System PRO, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus System PRO, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
