Antivirus Antispyware 2023 (AntivirusAntispyware2011) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Antivirus Antispyware 2023 is a new fake computer antivirus / antispyware security application. Over the past few months, there has been a variety of fake antivirus applications which have been released. Antivirus Antispyware 2023 claims to provide a variety of scanning options to scan the computer for viruses and spyware and a computer firewall to block outside intruders; however, Antivirus Antispyware 2023 is a fake program. Fake programs are created in hopes of tricking the user into purchasing the fake program.
Antivirus Antispyware 2023 is a clone of previous fake antivirus programs; for example, it has the same look as Total PC Defender. The main difference between the two is that they both have different logos; however, the functionality is close to the same. This specific type of fake antivirus program has been around for years; for example, Total PC Defender was released around December 2023. Antivirus Antispyware 2023 main executable is generally a fixed file and doesn’t change from computer to computer. It is important to make sure hidden files are on because fake antivirus programs tend to make the executable file hidden to make it hard to find. This feature can be found in the folder options under “Hidden files and folders.” In Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can search “hidden files and folders” in the Windows Search Bar (click on the Windows icon on the bottom left hand corner of the screen to bring up the search bar) to find the computer’s folder options. In Windows XP, this feature can be found in the file manager.
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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 Antivirus Antispyware 2023 with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Antivirus Antispyware 2023, try using Process Explorer.
Antivirus Antispyware 2023, like many other fake antivirus programs, will create a series of warnings and pop ups in order to scare the user into purchasing the fake program. For example, Antivirus Antispyware 2023 will warn the user about Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen, which is a fake virus, in order to scare the user. Some of these warnings which are created by Antivirus Antispyware 2023 can be found below.
“Security Center
Unauthorized remote connection!
Your system is making an unauthorized personal data transfer to remove computer!
System Info
Malicious applets have been discovered in the Java cache directory. Anti-virus programs have detected such malicious applets int the following directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\
Warning! Unauthorized personal data transfer is detected! It may be your personal credit card details, logins and passwords, browsing habits or information about files you have downloaded.
To protect your private data, please click “Prevent Connection” button below.”
“Security Center Alert
To help protect your computer, Security Center has blocked some features of this program.
Do you want to block this suspcious software?
Name: Win64.BIT.Looker.exe
Risk: High
Description: Win64.BIT.Looker software that puts high physicial demand on hardware may damage it by excessive wear and tear. This worm can be blocked from firewall and antivirus software.”
“Security Center Alert
To help protect your computer, Security Center has blocked some features of this program.
Do you want to block this suspcious software?
Name: Sft.dez.Wien
Risk: High
Description: Sft.dez.Wien is a virus attempts to spread itself by attaching to a host program, and can damage hardware, software or data in the process. This worm can be blocked from firewall and antivirus software.”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Antivirus Antispyware 2023 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. Antivirus Antispyware 2023 can be removed by using the
View Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Files
View Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Antivirus Antispyware 2023 and other rogue security programs include:
1. Antivirus Antispyware 2023 is generally installed without user permission.
2. Antivirus Antispyware 2023 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 Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Removal – In order to manually remove Antivirus Antispyware 2023, the processes associated with Antivirus Antispyware 2023 must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Antivirus Antispyware 2023 entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Antivirus Antispyware 2023, we recommend that the user read through comments posted by other users on how they removed specific fake antivirus programs since many fake antivirus programs are similar. These comments can be found by clicking here. These comments may provide additional information which may be useful in removing Antivirus Antispyware 2023. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Processes (Learn How To Do This)
Antivirus Antispyware.exe
Remove Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\Antivirus Antispyware 2023\Antivirus Antispyware.exe
Remove Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus Antispyware 2023
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus Antispyware 2023
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Antispyware 2023
Remove Antivirus Antispyware 2023 Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
Antivirus Antispyware.exe
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