What is Antivir64?
Antivir64 is a rogue anti-spyware program downloaded and installed onto your computer by a Trojan that may compromise your machine through browser security vulnerabilities. Antivir64 is almost identical to other corrupt anti-spyware tools like SpyShredder and PowerAntivirus 2008. It displays fake alerts warning user about numerous infections and offers a full version of Antivir64 to remove the threats. It may also redirect web browser to Scanner.Antivir64.com regularly to push a user into purchasing this application. Antivir64 may noticeably slow down a computer.

Do you have Antivir64?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for Antivir64 manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of Antivir64, and it is possible that Antivir64 will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual Antivir64 removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. Antivir64 manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that Antivir64 can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when Antivir64 installed on your system. Make sure to back up your computer in case that you make any mistakes and your system does not work.

Follow the instruction below for Antivir64 removal manually:

Navigate and stop Antivir64 processes:
Antivir64.exe
Antvrs.exe
Uninstall.exe

Navigate and Unregister Antivir64 DLL Files:
%ProgramFiles%\\[RANDOM NAME]\\MFC71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\\[RANDOM NAME]\\MFC71ENU.DLL
%ProgramFiles%\\[RANDOM NAME]\\msvcp71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\\[RANDOM NAME]\\msvcr71.dll
%ProgramFiles%\\[RANDOM NAME]\\shlwapi.dll
%ProgramFiles%\\[RANDOM NAME]\\wininet.dll

Navigate and Remove Antivir64 registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%\Antivir64\Antvrs.exe”

Navigate and Delete Antivir64 files:
Antivir64
Antivir64.lnk
Start Antivir64.lnk
Antivir64.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Antivir64\Antivir64.ini
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Antivir64\spline.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Antivir64\base2.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Antivir64\base.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Antivir64\Desc.dat
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivir64.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Antivir64
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Antivir64\Start Antivir64.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Antivir64\Purchase License.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Antivir64\Support Page.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Antivir64
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\ID.dat
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\Help.url
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\License.txt
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\HowToBuy.txt
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\Buy.url
c:\Program Files\Antivir64
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\Uninstall.exe
c:\Program Files\Antivir64\Antivir64.exe

What are the symptoms of Antivir64?

  • Antivir64 may be downloaded and installed onto your computer by a Trojan
  • Antivir64 may display fake alerts and false warnings
  • Antivir64 may redirect web browser to Scanner.Antivir64.com
  • Antivir64 may noticeably slow down a computer process

How do I keep away from Antivir64?
Once you have cleaned up Antivir64, the most important point to prevent Antivir64 and future malicious programs from reverting is to stay suspicious of spam E-mail attachment and unknown websites. Here are several ways in which you can help protect your computer against Antivir64 and other malware:

  • Use a computer firewall
  • Confirm that you have downloaded all the latest critical security updates
  • Adjust Internet Explorer web browser’s security settings
  • Download and install anti-spyware protection, such as, Spyware Cease
  • Surf sites and download programs from the web sites you trust

What is Rogue AntiSpyware Program?
Antivir64 is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Program.

Rogue Anti-spyware Software is the software that uses malware to advise or install itself through other malicious viruses or security hole without your permission. Rogue software usually pops up fake system message such as “Warning, your computer is infected! Click here to scan your computer now!” Most of the time, when clicking the “OK” button on the dialog tab, users will be directed to an unknown website that may download more spyware threats. Sometimes, even clicking the close button on the top right may lead to the installation of the rogue software, for the button is actually a link.

With the purpose to trick innocent users into the action of paying, rogue software usually counterfeits exaggerated and fake system scanning results and scare users to pay for the removal of the never-existed spyware infections. In fact, the threat is the rogue software itself. Most of them come with a bundle of very harmful spyware programs that hidden in the files themselves.