Do you know what AntivirusMaster is?
DESCRIPTION
AntivirusMaster or sometimes called AV Master, is a fake anti-spyware program discovered to be a clone of Antivirus 2008. It seems ever since Antivirus 2008 came out we are getting a steady influx of rogue anti-spyware programs having the “Antivirus” name in them.
AntivirusMaster or AV Master is just like the family of Antivirus 2008 fake programs in that most times it comes from the Zlob or Vundo Trojan infection. Once AntivirusMaster is installed it displays popups or system alerts notifying you of a bogus threat or infection. This is done in part of a scam to get you to purchase the full AntivirusMaster program.
In non-techie terms: AntivirusMaster is nothing to play with or trust. Because AntivirusMaster is a scam, you must remove it at once before damage is done to your system files. Do not download or purchase AntivirusMaster under any circumstances.
Aliases: AntivirusMaster, Antivirus Master, AV Master.
AntivirusMaster Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
- After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files.
- SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
- Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
- Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
- Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
AntivirusMaster Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AntivirusMaster manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that AntivirusMaster will be removed completely. So read the AntivirusMaster removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall AntivirusMaster Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AntivirusMaster if found.
- To stop AntivirusMaster processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these AntivirusMaster processes:
avm.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove AntivirusMaster Directories.
To find AntivirusMaster directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following AntivirusMaster directories:
C:\ProgramFiles\AntivirusMaster
C:\ProgramFiles\Antivirus Master
Right-click on the AntivirusMaster folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder AntivirusMaster and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting AntivirusMaster could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
- To remove AntivirusMaster icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the AntivirusMaster manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AntivirusMaster problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that AntivirusMaster will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
