Antivirus Pro (AntivirusPro) Virus Removal Guide
Antivirus Pro, also known as AntivirusPro or Antivirus Pro 2023, is a new fake antivirus application. The program can also be known as a Rogue Security Application. Antivirus Pro is one of many fake antivirus applications released in May 2023. Previous versions of this fake antivirus software include AntiMalware Tool and Antivirus Center. The look of each fake antivirus program is the same; the difference is the name.
Antivirus Pro is generally installed without user permission through the use of a trojan horse. Since it is installed with user permission, it is therefore classified as a rogue security application. The trojan horse is generally downloaded to the computer through a security flaw and proceeds to download the virus. Antivirus Pro attempts to be legitimate by making it’s logo look similar to the logo of Microsoft and therefore hoping to trick the user. However, Antivirus Pro is fake. The main executable for this virus is generally a series of random letters.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Antivirus Pro. 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 Antivirus Pro is blocking the removal tool from running, you may need to stop the processes associated with Antivirus Pro with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Antivirus Pro, try using Process Explorer.
Antivirus Pro, 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. A couple of these warnings from Antivirus Pro can be found below.
“Antivirus Pro Firewall Alert
Antivirus Pro has prevented a program from accessing the Internet.
“Iexplore.exe” is infected with Trojan. This worm has tried to use “iexplore.exe” to connect to remote host and send your credit card information.
Name: MS Windows Operating System
Location: “C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe”
Company: Microsoft Company
Yes. I want to activate Antivirus Pro.
Click to activate antivirus and remove all the threats (Recommended).
No, continue unprotected.
Continue without activation Security Shield (High risk, not recommended).”
“Antivirus Pro Firewall Alert
Security Alert
Your computer is being attacked from a remote machine!
Block Internet access to your computer to prevent system infected.
Attacker IP: 101.123.34.123
Attack type: RCPT exploit”
“Antivirus Pro Firewall Alert
Warning
Keylogger activity detected!
Your account in social network is under attack. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats (Recommended).”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Antivirus Pro 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 Pro can be removed by using the
View Antivirus Pro Files
View Antivirus Pro Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Antivirus Pro and other rogue security programs include:
1. Antivirus Pro is generally installed without user permission.
2. Antivirus Pro 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 Pro Removal – In order to manually remove Antivirus Pro, the processes associated with Antivirus Pro 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 Pro entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Antivirus Pro, 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 Pro. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Antivirus Pro Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Antivirus Pro Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Program Files\Antivirus Pro\[random letters].exe
Remove Antivirus Pro Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus Pro
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus Pro
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Pro
Remove Antivirus Pro Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Common Questions -
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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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