How to remove Rapid Antivirus?
What is Rapid Antivirus?
Rapid Antivirus (a.k.a Rapid Antivirus 2009) is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses scare tactics to trick the user into purchasing it’s "licensed version". This parasite typically makes it’s way to the system by using the infamous Zlob trojan, which exploits browser security holes. Nevertheless, it can also be downloaded and installed manually.
Once inside and active, Rapid Antivirus will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him that his system is infected. While this may actually be true, Rapid Antivirus has neither the ability to detect nor remove any of the likely-non-existent threats. The rogue will also attempt to fool the user by showing falsified system scan reports.
rapidantivirus.com, the home of this parasite, is much like that of any other rogue: there is no useful content, and the little content that exists is either self-praise or intimidation, there are no contact details and there is no legitimate payment system. As a matter of fact, it has already been reported for being a dangerous site and thus produces a warning for firefox users.
Rapid Antivirus is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.
Rapid Antivirus is Extremely dangerous
Rapid Antivirus is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Rapid Antivirus may spread via Trojans Rapid Antivirus may display fake security messages Rapid Antivirus may install additional spyware to your computer Rapid Antivirus may repair its files, spread or update by itself Rapid Antivirus violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Rapid Antivirus removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Rapid Antivirus, 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 Rapid Antivirus processes:
Remove these Rapid Antivirus Registry Entries:
Remove these Rapid Antivirus files:
Rapid Antivirus 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 Rapid Antivirus can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Rapid Antivirus trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Rapid Antivirus offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Rapid Antivirus 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 Rapid Antivirus, 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 Rapid Antivirus, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Rapid Antivirus, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
