Remove Personal Internet Security 2011 virus (Uninstall guide)

Personal Internet Security 2011 is a fake security program that pretends to be an antivirus tool. This malware from the same family of rogues as Internet Antivirus 2011, Smart Engine, Smart Security , My Security Shield, Security Master AV, etc. The program looks like a normal antivirus but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Personal Internet Security 2011 is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Personal Internet Security 2011 is promoted and installed with the help of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

During installation, Personal Internet Security 2011 will be configured to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Personal Internet Security 2011 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys

Warning
Warning! Virus detected

However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

Last, but not least, the rogue will disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running.

As you can see, Personal Internet Security 2011 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Personal Internet Security 2011 removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

HijackThis shows Personal Internet Security 2011 infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Personal Internet Security 2011] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da2933\BCda2_2121.exe” /s /d

Personal Internet Security 2011 removal steps

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button.

3. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

5. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

6. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

7. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

8. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save it to your desktop.

9. Run OTM, then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

Commands
[resethosts]

10. Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Smart HDD - fake computer optimization software

Smart HDD is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Smart HDD can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!


If you will attempt to scan your computer with Smart HDD, it will detect 11 critical errors. Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Smart HDD is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, SmartHDD pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, is a totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Smart HDD removal instructions.

Remove HDD Rescue virus

HDD Rescue is a fake hard disk defragmenter tool which states that it is designed to rescue hard disks and improve the performance of your computer. In reality, the program is totally scam. So never trust this software!

HDD Rescue is distributed with the help of trojans. Thus, HDDRescue can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of HDD Rescue malware

During installation, HDD Rescue will be configured to run every time Windows OS is started. Once installed, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

HDD Rescue virus will also perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

Always remember that all HDD Rescue does is a fake. Its created only for one to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. Instead, remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the HDD Rescue virus removal guidelines.

Remove Security Shield virus

Security Shield is not a legitimate security tool. It is a malware that pretends to be an antivirus but, in reality, can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. SecurityShield created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing its full version.

Security Shield is promoted and installed via trojans. Once started, it will be configured to start automatically every time when the system loads.

Security Shield - fake scan results

SecurityShield will begin a fake system scan and detect a lot of viruses that can only be removed with a full version of the program. Important to note, all of these viruses are a fake and don`t actually exist on your computer. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Security Shield is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. All the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

As you can see, SecurityShield is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Security Shield removal instructions to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove HDD Plus - Fake computer optimization software

HDD Plus is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software from the same family of malware as HDD Scan, Disk Doctor, etc. It is distributed via trojans or other malicious software. Thus HDDPlus can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of HDD Plus malware

During installation, HDD Plus will be configured to run automatically when Windows loads. Once started, it will display various fake warnings that state false information. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

HDD Plus will also perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. The scan results is nothing more but a scam. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, HDDPlus pretends to be a legitimate computer optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the HDD Plus removal guidelines.

Remove HDD Scan - fake system optimizer tool

HDD Scan is a fake computer optimization software. It is a clone of Win Defragmenter. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, HDDScan might come together with some malicious application.

HDD Scan is clone of Win Defragmenter

As soon as HDD Scan is installed on your computer, it will start a scan and report 11 critical errors e.g. "GPU RAM temperature is critically high.", "Hard drive doesn't respond to system commands", "Registry Error". Next, it will ask you to purchase the software to fix any of them.

While HDD Scan is running, it will scare you by throwing fake alerts on the screen. Some of the alerts are:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, HDD Scan pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the HDD Scan removal instructions.

HDD Scan associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\HDD Scan.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Scan\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Scan\HDD Scan.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\HDD Scan\Uninstall HDD Scan.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll
%UserProfile%\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT

Remove Disk Doctor - Fake defragmenter software

Disk Doctor is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software. It is a clone of Win Defragmenter. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, DiskDoctor might come together with some malicious application.

Disk Doctor is clone of Win Defragmenter

As soon as Disk Doctor is installed on your computer, it starts scaring you by throwing fake alerts on the screen. Some of the alerts are:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

What is more, Disk Doctor will imitate a system scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, DiskDoctor pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Disk Doctor removal instructions.

Disk Doctor associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Disk Doctor.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Disk Doctor\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Disk Doctor\Disk Doctor.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Disk Doctor\Uninstall Disk Doctor.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll
%UserProfile%\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT

Remove Win Defragmenter - Fake defragmenter software

Win Defragmenter is a fake defragmenter and computer optimization software. It is distributed through the use of trojans. Thus WinDefragmenter can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

Screen shoot of Win Defragmenter malware

Once installed, Win Defragmenter will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

Win Defragmenter also will perform a fake scan and detect 11 critical errors on your computer. Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

As you can see, WinDefragmenter pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Win Defragmenter removal guidelines.

XP Antispyware 2011 removal

XP Antispyware 2011 is a rogue antispyware program from the XP Internet Security 2010 family of rogues. Like other rogue antispyware tools, XP Antispyware 2011 is distributed with the help of trojans that usually come from malicious websites.

 Screen shoot of XP Antispyware 2011

When XP Antispyware 2011 is installed and started, it will simulate a system scan and detect numerous infections. Of course, the scan results is a fake, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software. It hopes that you will then buy its full version to remove these fake infections.


What is more, the rogue will display a lot of nag screens and fake security alerts. Like false scan results, all of these warnings and alerts are a fake and should be ignored.

As you can see, XP Antispyware 2011 is a scam. If your computer is infected with this malware, then follow the XP Antispyware 2011 removal instructions.

Remove antispyway.com browser hijacker

Antispyway.com is a misleading web site, which is associated with a program called Antivirus Action. This program is a rogue antispyware tool, because uses fake scan results and fake security warnings as a way to force you to purchase its full version.

When your computer is infected with Antivirus Action, then every time you try to open any website, instead you will be shown antispyway fake warning page.

Screen shoot of the misleading website below:

antispyway.com - browser hijacker

Antispyway.com will offer to buy the full version of Antivirus Action. Most important do not purchase anything here. This misleading site is only one component of deceptive tactics that uses this fake security program to trick you.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is redirected to antispyway.com, then use the step by step removal guide here or the instructions below to remove it from your system for free.

How to remove antispyway.com browser hijacker/virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Smart Engine (Removal guide)

Smart Engine is a new rogue antivirus application from the same family of malware as Smart Security , My Security Shield, Security Master AV, etc.

HijackThis shows Smart Engine infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Smart Engine] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\da2933\SMda2_2121.exe” /s /d

What Smart Engine does

Smart Engine is not a legitimate security tool. It looks like a normal antivirus, but in reality, this program can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Smart Engine created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Smart Engine is promoted and installed via trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.


During installation, Smart Engine will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Smart Engine is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys

Warning
Warning! Virus detected

However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

Last, but not least, the rogue will disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running.

As you can see, Smart Engine is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Smart Engine removal instructions or the steps below to remove Smart Engine from your computer for free.

Smart Engine removal steps

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button.

3. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

5. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

6. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

7. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.



8. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save it to your desktop.

9. Run OTM, then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

Commands
[resethosts]

10. Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.



If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Antivirus Action malware

Antivirus Action is another rogue antivirus program. The misleading application is a clone of Antivirus IS malware. This malware reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

HijackThis shows Antivirus Action infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}agnz.exe

What Antivirus Action does

Antivirus Action is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, Antivirus Action configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

Antivirus Action will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While Antivirus Action is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Moreover, the rogue will disable Task Manager and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display a misleading notification that states - "Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer!". Of course, all of these alerts and messages are a fake and like false scan results should be ignored.

As you can see, Antivirus Action is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Antivirus Action removal guide or the instructions below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Antivirus Action removal instructions

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Antivirus IS virus/malware (Removal guide)

Antivirus IS is a new rogue antispyware from the same family of rogues as Security Suite.

HijackThis shows Antivirus IS infection:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [{random}] %Temp%\{random}\{random}lanw.exe

What Antivirus IS does

The design of Antivirus IS looks like a real antivirus application, but in reality, this program can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Antivirus IS created only for one - to trick you into purchasing its full version.

Antivirus IS spreads as a fake video codec. Once started, it will install the rogue onto your PC without your permission and knowledge.

During installation, Antivirus IS will register itself int the Windows registry to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it starts a scanning procedure, which results in finding a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to force you to believe that your computer is infected.

What is more, Antivirus IS can block the Task Manager, and most legitimate Windows programs, as well as show a variety of false warnings and alerts. Like the scan results, all these messages - a fake, so you can safely ignore all that Antivirus IS will give you.

As you can see, Antivirus IS is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the removal guide or the steps below to remove Antivirus IS from your computer manually for free.

How to remove Antivirus IS

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Antivirus8 or Antivirus 8 virus/malware

Antivirus8 or Antivirus 8 is not a legitimate security tool, it is malicious program, which classified as rogue antispyware program.

HijackThis shows Antivirus8 infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AV8] C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

What Antivirus 8 does

Antivirus8 look is such a normal antivirus/antispyware tool, but in reality, this program is not able to perform any type of security related functions when installed on a computer. This program created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing its full version.

Antivirus 8 is distributed via trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer without your permission and knowledge.

Screen shoot of Antivirus8

When running, Antivirus8 will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will perform a fake system scan and list a variety of infections or potentially dangerous files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase Antivirus 8 to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Antivirus8 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Furthermore, the rogue may disable Task Manager and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display various misleading notifications while browsing the web.

As you can see, Antivirus 8 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Antivirus8 removal guide here or the instructions below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Antivirus8

1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Before saving, in the Save dialog, rename mbam-setup.exe to explorer.exe and save it to your desktop.

2. Double click explorer.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

3. Antivirus8 may block Malwarebytes Anti-malware, from running. So, you should rename the core Malwarebytes Anti-Malware executable before running it. Click Start and type in Search field (if you using Windows 2000/XP, Click Start, Run and type in Open field):

%ProgramFiles%\Malwarebytes` Anti-Malware

4. Next, press Enter. It will open the Malwarebytes` Anti-Malware folder. Right click to a file named mbam.exe (or mbam) and select rename. Type explorer.exe (or explorer) and press Enter. Double click to this file to run Malwarebytes` Anti-malware.

5. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

6. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

7. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

8. Your computer should now be free of the Antivirus 8. If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

Antivirus8 associated files and folders:

%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus8.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\AV8\
%ProgramFiles%\AV8\av8.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Antivirus8.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Uninstall.lnk

Antivirus8 associated registry keys and values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AV8"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\explorer.exe "Debugger" = “C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe -d”

Antivirhand.com browser hijacker removal

Antivirhand.com is web site created to spread a program called Security Suite. The program is a rogue antispyware tool because it lists a lot of false infections and displays numerous fake security alerts and nag screens with one purpose to trick you into buying the software.

When your computer is infected with Security Suite, it will redirect you from sites that you want to visit on antivirhand fake warning page. The page states:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

Screen shoot of the malicios website below:

antivirhand.com - fake warning page

Of course, all that you will be informed on the site is a fraud. Do not trust this information, just ignore it, as well as that Security Suite will show you (fake warning and a list of found infections).

As mentioned above, and antivirhand.com site, and Security Suite designed with one purpose - using deception and threats to force you to open your wallet and pull out the money. Instead, use the removal guide here or the instructions below to remove antivirhand.com browser hijacker and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.

How to remove antivirhand.com browser hijacker/virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Antispyfond.com hijacker removal guide

Antispyfond.com is a malicious site, which is affiliated with a program called Security Suite. The program is a rogue antispyware because it uses misleading methods such false scan results and fake security alerts as a way to trick you into purchasing its full version.

When your computer is infected with Security Suite, then every time you try to open any website, instead you will be shown antispyfond.com fake warning that states:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

Screen shoot of the malicious website below:

Antispyfond.com - browser hijacker

What is more, antispyfond site will offer to buy the full version of the Security Suite. Most important do not purchase it.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is redirected to Antispyfond.com, then use the step by step removal guide here or the instructions below to remove it from your system for free.

How to remove antispyfond.com browser hijacker/virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Win7 AV virus/malware removal instructions

Win7 AV is not a legit antivirus application. It is a rogue antivirus, which can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Win7 AV created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

What Win7 AV does

Win7 AV is promoted and installed through the use of malware. When installed, the rogue will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts.

Screen shoot of Win7 AV

Once started, Win7 AV will simulate a system scan and list a number of fake infections. These infections can only be removed with a full version of the program. Such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Win7 AV is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Furthermore, the rogue may hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display various misleading notifications about phishing websites.

From the above, Win7 AV is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the removal guide from here or the step-by-step instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Removal instructions for Win7 AV

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Antispyjob.com browser hijacker removal guide

Antispyjob.com is a new misleading website, which Security Suite uses to promote and distribute itself. The site stats:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

antispyjob.com - browser hijacker

Do not trust this information, because antispyjob.com is created with purpose to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger and thus force you to buy the full version of Security Suite. Important to know, the program is a fake antispyware program, which looks like an antispyware application, but in reality is not be able to detect or remove any viruses and trojans.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is redirected to antispyjob site, then most important do not purchase anything from this misleading web site. Ignore all that this site will say and suggest you. Use the antispyjob.com removal guide here or the steps below to remove it from your system for free.

How to remove antispyjob.com browser hijacker/virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

AWM Antivirus removal instructions

AWM Antivirus is not a legitimate security tool, it is dangerous computer parasite, which classified as rogue antispyware program.

HijackThis shows AWM Antivirus infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [awm] C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AWM\AWM.exe

What AWM Antivirus does

AWM Antivirus looks like a normal security application, but in reality, this program is not able to perform any type of security related functions when installed on a computer. This program created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Screen shoot of AWM Antivirus

When running, AWM Antivirus will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will imitate a system scan and list a variety of infections or potentially dangerous files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase AWM Antivirus to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.


While AWM Antivirus is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. These alerts states:

System warning. Intercepting programs that may compromise your privacy and harm your system have been detected on your PC. It`s highly recommended you scan your PC right now.

Your computer is infected! Windows detected spyware infection! It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent dataloss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you.

From the above, obviously, AWM Antivirus is a dangerous program, whose presence on your computer is absolutely undesirable. Use the removal instructions below to remove this malware for free.

How to remove AWM Antivirus

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove antivirlock.com browser hijacker

If your browser is redirected to antivirlock.com website, which titled Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!, it means that your computer is infected with malicious program called Security Suite. This program is a fake security application that classified as rogue antispyware. When the rogue is started, it will configure your browser so, it will display the antivirlock fake warning page, instead sites that you want to visit. The fake warning states:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

Screen shoot of the antivirlock.com website below:

antivirlock - browser hijacker

Of course, do not trust this information, just ignore it, as well as that Security Suite will show you (fake warnings and a list of found infections).

If your PC was infected with this malware, then use the removal guide or the instructions below, which will remove antivirlock.com browser hijacker and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.

How to remove antivirlock.com browser hijacker/virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove antivirmars.com browser hijacker

If your browser is redirected to antivirmars.com website, which titled Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer! header, it means that your computer is infected with malicious program called Security Suite. This program is a rogue antispyware that uses scare tactics such false scan result and fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its full version.

Screen shoot of  antivirmars site

Do not trust any information that antivirmars states you. It is a fake.This website is only a small part of the deceptive tactics used by Security Suite in order to create the appearance of infecting your computer and thus force you to buy its full version. Security Suite is unable to detect or remove any viruses and trojans nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is hijacked, then use the step by step antivirmars removal guide or the instructions below to remove it from your system for free.

How to remove antivirmars.com browser hijacker

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.



Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.