AntivirusDoc Removal Guide
Do you know what AntivirusDoc is?
DESCRIPTION
AntivirusDoc or Antivirus Doc, is a bothersome rogue anti-spyware program that might make you want to pull your hair out. AntivirusDoc is known to be a clone of WinAntivirusPro 3.7 which just like AntivirusDoc, uses popups and alert messages as scare tactics to trick users into thinking that they are infected with other parasites.
AntivirusDoc may be installed onto computers through a Trojan file which is usually downloaded by means of a fake video codec download. AntivirusDoc may also be manually downloaded and installed directly from the AntivirusDoc.net website.
In non-techie terms: It is not advisable to visit AntivirusDoc.net because you may get more than you bargained for. Usually hackers create websites that promote the download and sell of rogue anti-spyware programs. AntivirusDoc does not “provide you with the highest level of protection against malicious spyware and malware” like the AntivirusDoc.net website says it does. Do not download, install or purchase AntivirusDoc because you will only be wasting your time and money on a worthless program.
AntivirusDoc.net website image:
Aliases: AntivirusDoc, Antivirus Doc, www.AntivirusDoc.net.
AntivirusDoc 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.
AntivirusDoc Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AntivirusDoc manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that AntivirusDoc will be removed completely. So read the AntivirusDoc 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 AntivirusDoc Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AntivirusDoc if found. - To stop AntivirusDoc 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 AntivirusDoc processes:
AntivirusDoc.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 AntivirusDoc Directories.
To find AntivirusDoc directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following AntivirusDoc directories:
C:\Program Files\AntivirusDoc
C:\Program Files\Antivirus DocRight-click on the AntivirusDoc folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder AntivirusDoc and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting AntivirusDoc could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove AntivirusDoc icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the AntivirusDoc manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AntivirusDoc 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 AntivirusDoc will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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