Windows Explorer Antivirus Removal Instructions
September 1st, 2008 | by Alex |Windows Explorer Antivirus Descriptions:
Windows Explorer Antivirus, also known as WindowsExplorer Antivirus, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that created to confuse the Internet community. Windows Explorer Antivirus is a variant of the Antivirus 2008 or 2009 family. Just like most fake antispywares, WindowsExplorer Antivirus issues misleading and exaggerated results. Windows Explorer Antivirus usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. WindowsExplorer Antivirus will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of Windows Explorer Antivirus, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.
Manual Windows Explorer Antivirus Removal Instructions:
Stop Windows Explorer Antivirus Processes:
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SmartAntivirus2009.exe
Find and Delete these Windows Explorer Antivirus Files:
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%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Explorer Antivirus.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Explorer Antivirus.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Smart Antivirus-2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\win14_32.dll
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Explorer Antivirus
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Explorer Antivirus\Smart Antivirus-2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Smart Antivirus-2009.lnk
c:\Program Files\Windows Explorer Antivirus
c:\Program Files\Windows Explorer Antivirus\Smart Antivirus-2009.exe
c:\Program Files\Windows Explorer Antivirus\vscan.tsi
c:\Program Files\Windows Explorer Antivirus\zlib.dll
c:\Program Files\Windows Explorer Antivirus\Infected
c:\Program Files\Windows Explorer Antivirus\Suspicious
Remove Windows Explorer Antivirus Registry Values:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Explorer Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Smart Antivirus-2009.exe”
