How to remove AntiVirusGold?
What is AntiVirusGold?
AntivirusGold is another rogue anti-spyware program, which is installed insidiously and without the user’s consent. It changes the desktop wallpaper to a false threat warning message, which when clicked directs the user to antivirus-gold.com. Unsuprisingly, this domain is registered by ESTDOMAINS INC, which has been known for its cooperation with cyber criminals and designers of rogue applications. The administrative contact of the website is stated to be IMPRO Corp. in Panama. Be sure to block this domain in your HOSTS file for maximum security.
The trial version of this program will generate a false system scan report and ask that you purchase the full version to remove all the supposed “threats”. This “full version” is just a catch for you to part with your money. Do not fall for it. If you find this program in your system, remove it immediately.
AntiVirusGold is Extremely dangerous
AntiVirusGold is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program AntiVirusGold may spread via Trojans AntiVirusGold may display fake security messages AntiVirusGold may install additional spyware to your computer AntiVirusGold may repair its files, spread or update by itself AntiVirusGold violates your privacy and compromises your security
for AntiVirusGold detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like AntiVirusGold and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual AntiVirusGold removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiVirusGold, 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 Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these AntiVirusGold processes:
Remove these AntiVirusGold Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiVirusGold files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other AntiVirusGold infected files and get help in AntiVirusGold removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing AntiVirusGold and similar threats.
AntiVirusGold 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 AntiVirusGold can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiVirusGold trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiVirusGold offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiVirusGold 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 AntiVirusGold, 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 AntiVirusGold, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiVirusGold, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
