By Jim

Remove AWM Antivirus
Updated on Thursday, September 16th, 2010

When you’re surfing the Internet, you often see a lot of ads for anti-virus/spyware programs. Sometimes, you may even click on them – when you need to find an anti-virus for your computer. However, that’s a pretty hit-or-miss tactic – and sometimes can be very dangerous for your computer and data.

This is because some of those ads can lead to fake anti-spyware programs and that’s a problem that you don’t want. Keeping away from such sites is not enough – trojans sometimes actively promote such software. A prime example of such programs is the AWM Antivirus.

The name may say ‘antivirus’, but don’t let that fool you – this program is as bad as any piece of malware out there. What it does once it infects your computer is to start up with fake malware scans to make you believe that your computer is infected. Then it offers to clean up your computer for a small fee – scaring you into paying. This is why most programs of this type are called “scareware”.

The problem with this is that even if you pay, this program is still there, so it continues doing these fake scans. It also disables other anti-spyware programs that may detect its presence. This makes it difficult to remove.

However, there’s a way to get rid of this piece of malicious programming. Read on for more info on how to do this..

What if Virus Will Not Let You Open Spyware Doctor or Blocks The Internet?

1. Download Spyware Doctor and save to your Desktop (if you cannot download then bookmark this page and skip to Step 3 to restore your internet)
2. Rename the file iexplorer.exe
3. Restart your Computer in Safe Mode with Networking (keep tapping F8 while your system boots up)
4. Launch Internet Explorer, click on Tools and then Internet Options.
5. Click on the Connections tab and select LAN Options
6. Uncheck the box Use a Proxy Server For Your LAN and click OK
7. Launch iexplorer.exe (Spyware Doctor)
8. Update Malware Definitions and click Start Scan
9. Click the Fix Checked button and remove AWM Antivirus
   

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Symptoms Of Infection

• Your computer is acting slow. AWM Antivirus slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.

• You are getting pestered with pop ups. AWM Antivirus infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.

• Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious AWM Antivirus infection.

Dangers Of Infection

Viruses like AWM Antivirus will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.

Some AWM Antivirus infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.

How To Remove Infection Manually

Uninstall AWM Antivirus Processes

Delete AWM Antivirus Files

Remove AWM Antivirus Registry Files

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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal. If this doesn’t work try renaming the Spyware Doctor EXE file.

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