WinAntiVirus Pro2007

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What is WinAntiVirus Pro2007?
WinAntiVirus Pro2007 is a variant of Trojan Zlob. Once your computer is infected with WinAntiVirus Pro2007, it will hijack your homepage to an unknown page such as onlinestability.com or winantivirus.com. The same as any other similar rogue anti-spyware programs, WinAntiVirus Pro2007 usually generates false positive scanning results and continually pops up advertisements, in order to lure users into purchasing its full version. This program can find its way into your system without your content. It is related to another infamous spyware application named WinFixer.

WinAntiVirus Pro2007 also named as WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 Virus, WinAntiVirus Pro 2007, Trojan WinAntiVirus Pro 2007, WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 Trojan.

Do you have WinAntiVirus Pro2007?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for WinAntiVirus Pro2007 manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of WinAntiVirus Pro2007, and it is possible that WinAntiVirus Pro2007 will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual WinAntiVirus Pro2007 removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. WinAntiVirus Pro2007 manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that WinAntiVirus Pro2007 can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when WinAntiVirus Pro2007 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 WinAntiVirus Pro2007 removal manually:

Navigate and stop WinAntiVirus Pro2007 processes:
wa7pcw.exe
WinAvXX.exe
atfx3le.exe
WinAntiVirusPro2007Install.exe
compwiz.exe
a7pcw.exe
WinAntiVirusPro2007FreeInstall.exe
AVupd.exe
freesetup.exe
IH.exe
wa7pinst.exe
WinAv.exe
rtasks.exe
mav_startupmon.exe
uwa7pcw.exe

Navigate and delete WinAntiVirus Pro2007 files:
WinAntiVirus Pro WinAv.exe
uwa7pcw.exe
mav_startupmon.exe
rtasks.exe
wa7pinst.exe
IH.exe
WinAntiVirus Pro.lnk
Reinstall or Uninstall WinAntiVirus Pro.lnk
WinAntiVirus Pro Manual.lnk WapCHK.dll
rpt.dll
awvtr.dll
yayyvsp.dll
fcyxx.dll
gebxyax.dll
asmngr.dll
fopnl.dll
IEFWBHO.dll
Scnkrnl.dll
settings.dll
sqlite3.dll
WAV6COM.dll
winpgi.dll
BORLNDMM.dll
SCANADWR.dll
SCANBCDR.dll
SCANLDR.DLL
SCANDOS1.dll
SCANEMUL.dll
SCANFUNC.dll
SCANMCRL.dll
SCANOTHR.dll
SCANSCR.dll
SCANTOOL.dll
SCANTROJ.dll
SCANWIN1.dll
UNACPU.dll
UNADBX.dll
unamscan.dll
UNMIME.dll
UNPACK.dll
UNPACKS.dll
UNPACKS2.dll
UNPEPACK.dll

Navigate and remove WinAntiVirus Pro2007 registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesTypeLib{12398A44-7DFC-4C46-BD8F-41259D169A0D} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesTypeLib{4567AB12-AE24-4FD6-B479-E2B464F32DA6} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesTypeLib{ABCD4567-7437-43EF-AB74-4AB1D3A37411} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesUWAS6.UWAS6 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesuwasfsd.CreationNotifier HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesuwasfsd.CreationNotifier.1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesuwashellext.ShellHook HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesuwashellext.ShellHook.1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesuwashellext.WASContextMenu HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesuwashellext.WASContextMenu.1

What are the symptoms of WinAntiVirus Pro2007?

  • WinAntiVirus Pro2007 may pop up unsolicited ads
  • WinAntiVirus Pro2007 may report false and exaggerated system security threats
  • WinAntiVirus Pro2007 may affect computer performance

How do I keep away from WinAntiVirus Pro2007?
Once you have cleaned up WinAntiVirus Pro2007, the most important point to prevent WinAntiVirus Pro2007 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 WinAntiVirus Pro2007 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?

WinAntiVirus Pro2007 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.