By Jim
Updated on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Computer malware is probably the greatest threat that faces a normal computer user faces today. The problem with malware programs is that they spread very easily and that they often do so under our noses!
A good example of how they do this is that they pretend to be legitimate programs so as to gain your trust and a way into your system. Once they manage to get themselves into your PC, malware can do a lot of havoc – not to mention become a possible threat to your finances.
A primary example of this is the program called “Antivirus .NET”. Most ordinary users would be fooled easily with a name like that. They’d end up believing that this particular piece of software is a legitimate program. The truth is that it’s nothing more than a piece of malware.
When Antivirus.NET is installed, it initiates a “scan” of your system. The usual result of this “scan” is that your PC is riddled with viruses and malware. It will literally flood your screen with messages about how a virus has managed to find its way on to your system. All of this is fake, though. The program’s intent is to scare you – hence the name “scareware” – into buying its “full version” so that you can protect yourself.
If something like this happens to you, it would be best to double-check your system and if you find this program on it, to remove it immediately. To find out the procedure to do this, read on.
What if Virus Will Not Let You Open Spyware Doctor or Blocks The Internet?
- 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)
- Rename the file iexplorer.exe
- Restart your Computer in Safe Mode with Networking (keep tapping F8 while your system boots up)
- Launch Internet Explorer, click on Tools and then Internet Options.
- Click on the Connections tab and select LAN Options
- Uncheck the box Use a Proxy Server For Your LAN and click OK
- Launch iexplorer.exe (Spyware Doctor)
- Update Malware Definitions and click Start Scan
- Click the Fix Checked button and remove Antivirus.NET
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Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Antivirus.NET slows down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Antivirus.NET 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 Antivirus.NET infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Antivirus.NET 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 Antivirus.NET 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 Antivirus.NET Processes
Delete Antivirus.NET Files
%Temp%\[random]\[random].exe
Remove Antivirus.NET Registry Files
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random].exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter “Enabled” = ’0′
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “ProxyOverride” = ”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “ProxyServer” = ‘http=127.0.0.1:8992′
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “ProxyEnable” = ’1′
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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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