AntivirusGT (Antivirus GT) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
AntivirusGT is a fake antivirus program. AntivirusGT is similar to other fake antivirus programs, which includes Defense Center and Protection Center. AntivirusGT is generally installed through the use of a trojan horse. The main executable for AntivirusGT is AntivirusGT.exe.
Below is our recommended removal tool for AntivirusGT. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.
If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with AntivirusGT with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by AntivirusGT, try using Process Explorer.
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because AntivirusGT will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.
The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. In safe mode, AntivirusGT can be removed by using the
View AntivirusGT Files
View AntivirusGT Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of AntivirusGT and other rogue security programs include:
1. AntivirusGT is generally installed without user permission.
2. AntivirusGT uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.
Manual AntivirusGT Removal – In order to manually remove AntivirusGT, the processes associated with AntivirusGT must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before AntivirusGT entered the computer.
Stop AntivirusGT Processes (Learn How To Do This)
AntivirusGT.exe
Remove AntivirusGT Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Program Files\AVGT\
C:\Program Files\AVGT\AntivirusGT.exe
Remove AntivirusGT Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntivirusGT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntivirusGT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusGT
Remove AntivirusGT Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
AntivirusGT.exe
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