AntivirusMaster (Antivirus Master) Removal Instructions
July 19th, 2008 | by Alex |AntivirusMaster Descriptions:
AntivirusMaster, also known as Antivirus Master, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that causes headaches for the users around the world today. It’s believed that Antivirus Master is a variant of Master Antivirus and its family. AntivirusMaster usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Zlob Trojan, Virus or fake software. AntivirusMaster will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of AntivirusMaster, in order to remove the potential and reported problems.
Likely error message include, “WARNING! Attack Detected. Antivirus Master has detected possible harmful actions from remote computer on the network. Blaster/Sasser.variant worm behaviour detected. You have to register your copy to get full protection feature set and an ability to defeat upcoming threats. To begin online registration, please click “Activate now” button below.”
Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk. If you are one of the victims to Antivirus Master, remove it immediately. Good luck!
Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.
Stop AntivirusMaster Processes:
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avm.exe
Find and Delete these AntivirusMaster Files:
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avm.exe
AntivirusMaster.exe
AntivirusMaster.url
avm.cpl
avm.exe
install_4683_mhwznxwwfhx8fhx8fhw_.exe
%desktopdirectory%\antivirus master.lnk
%program_files%\avm\avm.cpl
%program_files%\avm\avm.exe
%program_files%\avm\avm.ooo
%program_files%\avm\avm0.dat
%program_files%\avm\avm1.dat
%program_files%\avm\avm.exe
install_4683_mhwznxwwfhx8fhx8fhw_.exe
Remove AntivirusMaster Registry Values:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntivirusMaster
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusMaster_is1
Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.
One Response to “AntivirusMaster (Antivirus Master) Removal Instructions”
By Dicky from AZ on Jul 18, 2008 | Reply
I honestly don’t know how I received this warning message from you guys. I rebooted the laptop as advised by my computer manufacture and Antivirus Master did not go away. Please help me remove it or you guys who created this thing would need to talk to the cops.