What is IEAntivirus?
IEAntivirus is a rogue security software that comes into user’s PC system through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software, generating fake system warnings and fake scanning results to deceive users into paying for its license. IEAntivirus comes from the family of MalwareBell, MalwareBell 3.2, IE Defender, IEdefender, Files Secure, Files Secure 2.2. Not only does it cause your computer to slow down without explanation, it would also put your data and privacy at risk. We recommend you to run a scan of computer to detect any spyware threat.
Do you have IEAntivirus?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for IEAntivirus manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of IEAntivirus, and it is possible that IEAntivirus will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.
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Manual IEAntivirus removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. IEAntivirus manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that IEAntivirus can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when IEAntivirus 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 IEAntivirus removal manually:
Navigate and stop IEAntivirus processes:
ieav.exe
%program_files%\ieantivirus\uninst.exe
%program_files%\ieantivirus\ieav.exe
ieavinstaller.exe
Navigate and delete IEAntivirus files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\IEAntiVirus 3.2.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\IEAntiVirus 3.2.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\IEAntiVirus\ieas.db2
%ProgramFiles%\IEAntiVirus\ieas.db3
%ProgramFiles%\IEAntiVirus\ieav.exe
%ProgramFiles%\IEAntiVirus\uninst.exe
Navigate and remove IEAntivirus registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\ie antivirus HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run antispy HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\ieantivirus
What are the symptoms of IEAntivirus?
- IEAntivirus may pop up unsolicited ads
- IEAntivirus may report false and exaggerated system security threats
- IEAntivirus may affect computer performance
How do I keep away from IEAntivirus?
Once you have cleaned up IEAntivirus, the most important point to prevent IEAntivirus 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 IEAntivirus 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?
IEAntivirus 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.
