Antivirus 2009 :--
In current scenario, many computer users experiencing external threats like spywares, adwares, malwares and many more. Antivirus 2009 is new rouge antipsyware software and it is a clone of Antivirus 2008. Generally it comes up with many fake alerts, messages and pop-ups. Most of time, Antivirus 2009 comes with pop-up message to install this program.
Antivirus 2009 Symptoms:--
Antivirus 2009 pop-ups generates following warning messages:--
1. Your computer is infected with virus and so scan your computer using Antivirus 2009.
2. WARNING! Antivirus Pro 2009 has found some useless and unwanted files on your computer
3. You need to register Antivirus 2009 to clean the unwanted files found. Click "Register now" button below to obtain the license key and remove useless or compromising material from your PC.
4. Malware threat.
5. Smart Antivirus 2009.
6. Flashing icons appear on your system tray (Near your system clock).
7. Critical System Error.
8. Hijacked homepage to obscure web page.
9. Your computer is infected.
Antivirus 2009 Manual Removal Steps :--
We need to delete some dll files, processes and registry entries to get rid of Antivirus 2009. We have to also delete the directories "C:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009". These are the following files that associated with Antivirus 2009 infection:--
1. %UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus 2009.lnk
2. %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Antivirus 2009.lnk
3. %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\S96PZM7V\winsrc[1].dll
4. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009
5. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Antivirus 2009.lnk
6. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Uninstall Antivirus 2009.lnk
7. c:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009
8. c:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
9. c:\WINDOWS\system32\ieupdates.exe
10. c:\WINDOWS\system32\scui.cpl
11. c:\WINDOWS\system32\winsrc.dll
We need to unregister the following "dll files" that associated with Antivirus 2009 infection:--
1. shlwapi.dll
2. wininet.dll
These are the following processes that we need to kill to get rid of Antivirus 2009:--
1. av2009.exe
2. av2009[1].exe
3. AV2009Install.exe
4. Antivirus2009.exe
These are the following registry entries that we have to kill to get rid of Spyware Protect 2009:--
1. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\75319611769193918898704537500611
2. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{037C7B8A-151A-49E6-BAED-CC05FCB50328}
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{037C7B8A-151A-49E6-BAED-CC05FCB50328}
4. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "75319611769193918898704537500611"
5. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "ieupdate"
Antivirus 2009 Automated Removal Steps:--
We should follow these troubleshooting steps to get rid of Antivirus 2009 :--
1. We should delete all the Internet temporary files like temp, %temp% and prefetch files.
2. Scan computer using any updated antivirus program.
3. We should install and download the "Antimalwarebytes" (freely available).
4. We should update "Antimalwarebytes".
5. Scan computer using the "Antimalwarebytes".
6. We should follow the same procedure for "Super antispyware" as we have done for "Antimalwarebytes" (Safe Mode).
By all the above discussion, we can conclude that Antivirus 2009 is a fake antispyware program. Antivirus 2009 is mainly responsible for the malfunction and slow down the computer performance. It is highly recommended to never click on fake pop-ups or messages. So, it is very necessary to scan computer using updated anti-spyware software on regular basis.
In current scenario, many computer users experiencing external threats like spywares, adwares, malwares and many more. Antivirus 2009 is new rouge antipsyware software and it is a clone of Antivirus 2008. Generally it comes up with many fake alerts, messages and pop-ups. Most of time, Antivirus 2009 comes with pop-up message to install this program.
Antivirus 2009 Symptoms:--
Antivirus 2009 pop-ups generates following warning messages:--
1. Your computer is infected with virus and so scan your computer using Antivirus 2009.
2. WARNING! Antivirus Pro 2009 has found some useless and unwanted files on your computer
3. You need to register Antivirus 2009 to clean the unwanted files found. Click "Register now" button below to obtain the license key and remove useless or compromising material from your PC.
4. Malware threat.
5. Smart Antivirus 2009.
6. Flashing icons appear on your system tray (Near your system clock).
7. Critical System Error.
8. Hijacked homepage to obscure web page.
9. Your computer is infected.
Antivirus 2009 Manual Removal Steps :--
We need to delete some dll files, processes and registry entries to get rid of Antivirus 2009. We have to also delete the directories "C:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009". These are the following files that associated with Antivirus 2009 infection:--
1. %UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus 2009.lnk
2. %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Antivirus 2009.lnk
3. %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\S96PZM7V\winsrc[1].dll
4. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009
5. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Antivirus 2009.lnk
6. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Uninstall Antivirus 2009.lnk
7. c:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009
8. c:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
9. c:\WINDOWS\system32\ieupdates.exe
10. c:\WINDOWS\system32\scui.cpl
11. c:\WINDOWS\system32\winsrc.dll
We need to unregister the following "dll files" that associated with Antivirus 2009 infection:--
1. shlwapi.dll
2. wininet.dll
These are the following processes that we need to kill to get rid of Antivirus 2009:--
1. av2009.exe
2. av2009[1].exe
3. AV2009Install.exe
4. Antivirus2009.exe
These are the following registry entries that we have to kill to get rid of Spyware Protect 2009:--
1. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\75319611769193918898704537500611
2. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{037C7B8A-151A-49E6-BAED-CC05FCB50328}
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{037C7B8A-151A-49E6-BAED-CC05FCB50328}
4. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "75319611769193918898704537500611"
5. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "ieupdate"
Antivirus 2009 Automated Removal Steps:--
We should follow these troubleshooting steps to get rid of Antivirus 2009 :--
1. We should delete all the Internet temporary files like temp, %temp% and prefetch files.
2. Scan computer using any updated antivirus program.
3. We should install and download the "Antimalwarebytes" (freely available).
4. We should update "Antimalwarebytes".
5. Scan computer using the "Antimalwarebytes".
6. We should follow the same procedure for "Super antispyware" as we have done for "Antimalwarebytes" (Safe Mode).
By all the above discussion, we can conclude that Antivirus 2009 is a fake antispyware program. Antivirus 2009 is mainly responsible for the malfunction and slow down the computer performance. It is highly recommended to never click on fake pop-ups or messages. So, it is very necessary to scan computer using updated anti-spyware software on regular basis.
About the Author
Alina Wilson is a technical and security specialist, associated with numerous tech firms including iYogi. iYogi is synergistic ally aligned to offer tech support, Microsoft support, computer repair, PC help services, computer support, online technical support, data back-up services to its clients in Australia, US, UK and Canad
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