Antivirus IS (AntivirusIS) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Antivirus IS, which is also known as AntivirusIS, is a fake antivirus program. This virus is a copy of Security Suite and AV Security Suite; however, Antivirus IS has a slightly different look. Antivirus IS is generally installed through the use of a trojan horse, which is generally downloaded while browsing the internet. Antivirus IS will block all applications unless the file name of the executable of the application is iexplore.exe or firefox.exe since Antivirus IS doesn’t block Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Antivirus IS. 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 Antivirus IS with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Antivirus IS, try using Process Explorer. If Antivirus IS blocks Process Explorer, rename Process Explorer to iexplore.exe or firefox.exe. Antivirus IS will generally not block the com version of Process Explorer, which can be downloaded here.
Another method to open task manager is to restart the computer and attempt to open task manager before Antivirus IS loads so that Antivirus IS can’t block task manager.
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Antivirus IS 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 IS will generally modify Internet Explorer connection settings to make Internet Explorer connect through a proxy server. This user comment may provide insight into fixing the connection settings of Internet Explorer. After fixing the connection settings of Internet Explorer, Antivirus IS can be removed by using the
The user comments for Antivirus Suite, the user comments for AV Security Suite, the user comments for Antivir Solution Pro, and the user comments for Antispyware Soft may provide insight into removing Antivirus IS since the five viruses are similar. There are roughly 180 user comments.
View Antivirus IS Files
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Common symptoms and characteristics of Antivirus IS and other rogue security programs include:
1. Antivirus IS is generally installed without user permission.
2. Antivirus IS 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 IS Removal – In order to manually remove Antivirus IS, the processes associated with Antivirus IS 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 IS entered the computer.
Stop Antivirus IS Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters]lanw.exe
Remove Antivirus IS Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters]\
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters]\[random letters]lanw.exe
Remove Antivirus IS Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsoft
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus IS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus IS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus IS
Remove Antivirus IS Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters]lanw.exe
Common Questions -
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3. What common symptoms show that my computer may be infected? (Click Here To View)
4. What is a rogue security application? (Click Here To View)
5. What are some antivirus and antispyware programs which I can use to remove viruses and spyware? (Click Here To View)
If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.
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