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.