How to remove AntivirusDoc ?

August 18th, 2008
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What is AntivirusDoc?

AntivirusDoc is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite relies on misleading advertising to get the user to purchase it's "licensed version", which is completely non-functional.

Once inside and active, AntivirusDoc 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 these infections may actually exist, AntivirusDoc has neither the ability to detect, nor remove any of them. This disinformation is used to create a purpose for the user to purchase AntivirusDoc's full version.

There doesn't seem to be any information available concerning the company behind AntivirusDoc or the product itself for that matter. AntivirusDoc is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's homepage using your HOSTS file.

AntivirusDoc is Extremely dangerous

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


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntivirusDoc, 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.

Remove these AntivirusDoc processes:
Remove these AntivirusDoc Registry files:
Remove these AntivirusDoc files:
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AntivirusDoc 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 AntivirusDoc can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntivirusDoc trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntivirusDoc offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntivirusDoc not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntivirusDoc, 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 AntivirusDoc, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

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


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

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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