AntiVira Av (AntiViraAv) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
AntiVira Av, also known as AntiViraAv, is a fake antivirus program. This virus comes from a family of fake antivirus programs; these programs include Antispyware Soft and AV Security Suite; however, AntiVira Av has a slightly different look but has a similar interface. The program attempts to trick the user into purchasing it; however, it is recommended to remove the program immediately. The fake antivirus program looks exactly like Antivirus .NET. Similar to most fake antivirus programs, AntiVira Av is generally installed through the use of a trojan horse, which is generally downloaded while browsing the internet. AntiVira Av will block all applications unless the file name of the executable of the application is iexplore.exe or firefox.exe since AntiVira Av doesn’t block Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Below is our recommended removal tool for AntiVira Av. 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 AntiVira Av with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by AntiVira Av, try using Process Explorer. If AntiVira Av blocks Process Explorer, rename Process Explorer to iexplore.exe or firefox.exe. AntiVira Av 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 AntiVira Av loads so that AntiVira Av can’t block task manager.
AntiVira Av generally displays the following warning when opening an application -
“Security Warning
Application cannot be executed. The file [filename].exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software?”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because AntiVira Av 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. AntiVira Av 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, AntiVira Av 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 AntiVira Av since the five viruses are similar. There are roughly 180 user comments.
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Common symptoms and characteristics of AntiVira Av and other rogue security programs include:
1. AntiVira Av is generally installed without user permission.
2. AntiVira Av 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 AntiVira Av Removal – In order to manually remove AntiVira Av, the processes associated with AntiVira Av must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before AntiVira Av entered the computer.
Stop AntiVira Av Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove AntiVira Av Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Temp\[random letters]\
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Temp\[random letters]\[random letters].exe
Remove AntiVira Av Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsoft
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiVira Av
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntiVira Av
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntiVira Av
Remove AntiVira Av Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Common Questions -
1. What is a computer virus? (Click Here To View)
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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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