Antivirus 2009

What is Antivirus 2009?
Antivirus 2009 is a fake anti-spyware program that pops up false system alerts and errors to lure you into purchasing its license. Antivirus 2009 may have downloaded and installed itself onto your computer when downloading unknown freeware & shareware or clicking on an adult website link. It usually comes bundled with Trojan, malware and virus and launches when Windows starts up.

Actually, Antivirus 2009 is a clone of XP-Antivirus 2009. Once installed onto your system, Antivirus 2009 will mislead Windows system to generate numerous exaggerated pup-ups, telling that your system is infected and asking for money to pay for Antivirus 2009. If you click the links on the pop-ups, your system security may be more dangerous, for the links may lead to more installations of threats, such as zlob.trojan, Trojan.undo and Trojan.Downloader.

Therefore, it is very important to remove all components of Antivirus 2009 and all the malware and virus that it comes along with.

Do you have Antivirus 2009?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for Antivirus 2009 manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of Antivirus 2009, and it is possible that Antivirus 2009 will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual Antivirus 2009 removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. Antivirus 2009 manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that Antivirus 2009 can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when Antivirus 2009 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 instructions below for Antivirus 2009 removal manually:

Navigate and stop Antivirus 2009 processes:
av2009.exe
av2009install.exe
av2009install_0011.exe
av2009 [1].exe
ieupdates.exe
%program_files%\XP Antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
ieupdates.exe
av2009install_0011.exe
av2009install.exe

Navigate and delete Antivirus 2009 files:
av2009.exe
av2009install.exe
av2009install_0011.exe
av2009[1].exe
Antivirus 2009.exe
ieupdates.exe
scui.cpl
%program_files%\\antivirus 2009\\av2009.exe
%startmenu%\\antivirus 2009\\antivirus 2009.lnk
%startmenu%\\antivirus 2009\\uninstall antivirus 2009.lnk
winsrc.dll
%desktopdirectory%\\antivirus 2009.lnk winsrc.dll
ieupdates.exe
av2009install_0011.exe
av2009install.exe
%program_files%\\antivirus 2009\\av2009.exe

Navigate and remove Antivirus 2009 registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Run\15358943642955870504508370025739
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles% \Antivirus 2009\Antvrs.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus

What are the symptoms of Antivirus 2009?

• Antivirus 2009 may pop up unsolicited ads
• Antivirus 2009 may report false and exaggerated system security threats
• Antivirus 2009 may affect computer performance

How do I keep away from Antivirus 2009?
Once you have cleaned up Antivirus 2009, the most important point to prevent Antivirus 2009 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 Antivirus 2009 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?

Antivirus 2009 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.