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How to remove PC Antivirus Pro?

April 9th, 2010

What is PC Antivirus Pro?

PC Antivirus Pro (or PCAntivirusPro) should not be taken as legitimate anti-spyware application which is “capable to increase your PC security” as its fake pop-up ad reads. Contrary, PC Antivirus Pro is a typical rogueware which is known to report invented viruses and ask the money for their removal. It gets inside Operating System through security vulnerabilities found and usually asks no permission for this intrussion. Bear in mind that you must update your anti-virus and anti-spyware software if you want to avoid such scams like PC Antivirus Pro.

When inside, PC Antivirus Pro configures the system to launch it each time Windows starts. From that moment after computer boots up people start getting continuous system scanners that report dangerous malware “detected”. Various fabricated alerts and massages, announcing the same bad situation of the PC, reach the user and additionally recommend to purchase and install the “full” PC Antivirus Pro version for handling “detected” things. In reality, PC Antivirus Pro is not based on any real and legitimate security engine, so do NOT believe the results it gives for you. PC Antivirus Pro only misleads its victims into thinking their computers have multiple security issues and then tries to sell its own commercial software as the legitimate removal tool. It must be clear that PC Antivirus Pro is worthless and even dangerous program as it lets more malware inside the PC. Avoid any suggestion to purchase this rogue anti-spyware and remove PC Antivirus Pro if it is detected on your computer.


PC Antivirus Pro is Extremely dangerous

arrow PC Antivirus Pro is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow PC Antivirus Pro may spread via Trojans
arrow PC Antivirus Pro may display fake security messages
arrow PC Antivirus Pro may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow PC Antivirus Pro may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow PC Antivirus Pro violates your privacy and compromises your security
Download Spyware Doctor
for PC Antivirus Pro detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like PC Antivirus Pro and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual PC Antivirus Pro removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PC Antivirus 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 Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other PC Antivirus Pro infected files and get help in PC Antivirus Pro removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing PC Antivirus Pro and similar threats.

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

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


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

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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