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How to remove AntivirusProtection?

September 16th, 2008

What is AntivirusProtection?

AntivirusProtection is new scam that sells non-existent software. AntivirusProtection infects computer secretly and occupies the screen by loading large numbers of commercial pop-ups. It loads various types of falsified security messages. Antivirus Protection is able to show system tray warnings, fake system scan and scan results. Do no trust a single pop-up! AntivirusProtection is not a security tool; it’s a malware and it should be treated accordingly to its actions.

If user clicks on messages loaded by AntivirusProtection, he/she is redirected to websites that sell full version of Antivirus Protection. Do not purchase this application! The full version does not exist; it’s a lure to make people pay money.


AntivirusProtection is Extremely dangerous

arrow AntivirusProtection is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow AntivirusProtection may spread via Trojans
arrow AntivirusProtection may display fake security messages
arrow AntivirusProtection may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow AntivirusProtection may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow AntivirusProtection violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like AntivirusProtection and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual AntivirusProtection removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntivirusProtection, 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 AntivirusProtection processes:
Disable these AntivirusProtection DLL files::
Remove these AntivirusProtection Registry Entries:
Remove these AntivirusProtection files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other AntivirusProtection infected files and get help in AntivirusProtection removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing AntivirusProtection and similar threats.

AntivirusProtection 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 AntivirusProtection can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntivirusProtection trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntivirusProtection offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntivirusProtection 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 AntivirusProtection, 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 AntivirusProtection, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

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


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

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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