I've run into a problem... I've done EVERYTHING I can to resolve the problem... I think I have a newer "version" of the program, as it cannot be found in any program folder, it prevents me from using Norton Antivirus and Malwarebytes, and has changed my admin settings so that I am unable to download a new antivirus program, open the Task Manager (Doing this will allow me to stop the running program, but since it's blocked, I can't.), or anything else. Furthermore, it keeps reinstalling itself every time I find of the associated files. I have gone through my computer and I deleted EVERY SINGLE FILE that does not help the computer run, meaning that all the files and programs left are those that keep the PC running smoothly. I've even gone through those files to make sure the virus isn't hidden within.
All I can say is that the Antivirus Pro 2010 MUST be hidden somewhere. I'm running out of options, someone give me a suggestion, or even the answer to my problem?
I'm seriously thinking about wiping the drive and reinstalling everything manually.
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Personal Antivirus, Total Security and System Security are themselves Adware. They are NOT antivirus programs. They are trying to get your credit card number!
For Viruses, Malware & Adware Removal
Re-boot your computer in SAFE MODE
To run it in Safe Mode, as soon as your computer turns on hit the F8 key (repeatedly) until a screen comes up
Choose Start computer in SAFE MODE with network support
Download and install Malware Bytes and AVAST
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware...
Download the following ONLY if you don’t have another AntiVirus Program
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Run a FULL SCAN with both programs – They are FREE for about 30 – 60 days..
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Start>Control Panel>Programs & Features>Anti-virus Pro 2010>Uninstall
Hey, don't go wiping the drive; here's the updated list of files and registry entries to delete: http://removeit.info/remove-antivirus-pro-2010-fak... .
Erasing Antivirus Pro 2010 malicious files should knock the rogueware down.
Figuring out how to remove Antivirus Pro can be complicated. The program infects your registry so it can be hard to get rid of manually. I wouldn’t recommend trying it on your own. The best course of action is to get a Antivirus Pro removal tool. I heard this one can do the trick:
http://www.spyware-fix.net/
This is one of the newest rogues out as of October 8th 2009. NickLockard.com Remote Service has now successfully removed this infection from multiples systems which the following security scanners failed to detect all of it completely.
Malwarebytes, AVG, Combofix to name a few big ones.
"Security Tool" is an infection that requires a manual removing.
Start regedit and look for the key with word Task in it ( Taskmgr I think) . Its the key that disables task manager, so delete it.
If you cant' open regedit, you need to bring process explorer through usb drive (rename it to iexplorer.exe) . You can download process explorer from microsoft : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb...
Here files associated with antivirus pro 2010 : http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-antivirus-pro-2010
go to control panel and click add/remove program.and remove Anti virus Pro 2010
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remo...
instructions to remove are at above link. Instructions on use of tool see link below-
http://cnettv.cnet.com/malwarebytes-anti-malware/9...