Antivirus Pro 2010 is from the same makers of Home Antivirus 2010. This threat only shows false scan data and gives misleading warnings in an effort to scam the user out of cash.
Antivirus Pro 2010
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Antivirus Pro 2010 is a fake security product. It is a clone of PC Antispyware 2010, Home Antivirus 2010, PC Security 2009. They all have the same Graphic user interface. Users infected with this threat will notice error messages and warnings popping up stating that the user is infected and that they need to purchase Antivirus Pro 2010 to remove the threats. This is all a lie. They are simply trying to trick you and scare you into purchasing the program. Most of the time this software package gets downloaded via a trojan. This virus once on the clients computer goes out and downloads several other viruses onto the system. One of them was Antivirus Pro 2010.
Some symptoms of Antivirus Pro 2010:
- Bogus Scan results
- Auto Scans on Start-up
- Warning coming out of a fake shield in the system tray
- pop-ups and re-directs to the fake software's website
- constant warnings of being infected as well as false statements of other trojans
Manual removal instructions for Antivirus Pro 2010 ( Please read our disclaimer below )
Kill Antivirus Pro 2010 processes: ( Learn How to Kill a Process Here. Opens in new Window )
- AntivirusPro_2010.exe
We do recommend you run a full scan using SpyHunter » download. Even if you do not intend on purchasing the product it will help to stop the virus from re-installing and re-activating while you manually remove it. Also it will inform you of any new changes to the file names. You may need this if it mutates and the above process has changed.
Delete Antivirus Pro 2010 registry values: ( Learn How to Edit Registry Here. Opens in new Window )
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LinksBar\ItemCache
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\Extensions
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Recovery
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SQM\PIDs
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{DBC80044-A445-435B-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntivirusPro_2010
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ESENT\Process\[ORIGINAL FILE NAME]
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusPro_2010
Delete files: ( Hint )The actual executable program is in the %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\ folder. This is the main section you need to have deleted
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\AntivirusPro_2010.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\bojag.dl
- %UserProfile%\Desktop\AntivirusPro_2010.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\aqepe.dat
- %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\nyxuj.com
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro_2010\AntivirusPro_2010.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro_2010\Uninstall.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ebapepyno.db
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\emuziwe.pif
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ugozuf._sy
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\uxitavo.dl
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\carugy.com
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\yquxihet.exe
- %CommonProgramFiles%\ojupegos.pif
- %CommonProgramFiles%\qanof.bin
- %CommonProgramFiles%\yrihoka.lib
- %CommonProgramFiles%\zecorykyp.lib
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\AntivirusPro_2010.cfg
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\AntivirusPro_2010.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\AVEngn.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\data\daily.cvd
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\htmlayout.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcm80.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\pthreadVC2.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\Uninstall.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\wscui.cpl
- %System%\medoqokeqo.exe
- %System%\ycevykazu.vbs
- %System%\_scui.cpl
- %Windir%\azasal.bin
- %Windir%\dinubem.dl
- %Windir%\exifoton.dll
- %Windir%\mifiryvele.exe
- %Windir%\ralun.sys
Delete directories: ( Please note that in most cases everything in this folder can be deleted. Just be sure it's the correct folder 😉
- %ProgramFiles%\AntivirusPro_2010\
Please keep in mind that viruses mutate and change all the time. Do expect the above to change around a little. However this guide should work well for you and any experienced pro will be able to follow it and figure out the traces if they mutate.
Outside Resources:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-pro-2010
http://www.geekpolice.net/t13977-remove-antivirus-pro-2010-removal-guide
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