How to remove RapidAntivirus ?

October 10th, 2008
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What is RapidAntivirus?

RapidAntivirus is new smartly built online scam. It is almost identical to other rogue anti-virus products. Rapid Antivirus is not dangerous for a computer, but it targets user’s money. It may present itself as Rapid Antivirus 2.7. RapidAntivirus is installed by trojans that pretend to be video codecs. These trojans are very dangerous as they can install other malwares as well.

Rapid Antivirus displays large numbers of fabricated security alerts and scan reports in order to make an image of badly infected system. If user clicks on the warning messages, he is directed to rapidantivirus.com website to purchase a license of this program. The website is the main advantage RapidAntivirus 2.7 has against other corrupt applications. Rapidantivirus.com has lot of information about program features, computer parasites, there are even RapidAntivirus tutorials available. The website uses CNN name to scare visitors with online threats. Although content of this Rapid Antivirus 2.7 distribution center looks legitimate, it lacks information about product creators. Do not trust this fraud and delete it as soon as possible. Don't waste your money for RapidAntivirus; it's not a security tool.

RapidAntivirus is Extremely dangerous

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


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

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


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

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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