FakeAV Removal Tool
To help clean the FakeAV infection, download the FakeAV Removal Tool. This tool is provided by TrendMicro and still in the beta stage.
Before running the tool, please note the following:
1) Disable or unload any installed antivirus products that may conflict with the Fake AV Removal Tool.
2) Make sure to run the Fake AV Removal Tool in normal mode with the Fake AV running on the system.
To use the tool, please do the following:
1. Download one of the following packages:
Package A:
http://solutionfile.trendmicro.com/s...EN/svchost.exe
Use this if the Fake AV blocks extraction of ZIP files. Most users will want this. Note: There is no need to extract the package.
Package B:
http://solutionfile.trendmicro.com/s...vchost.exe.zip
Use this if the Fake AV block executables only and there are no other user interactions. Download and extract the package.
Package C:
http://solutionfile.trendmicro.com/s...1.0.0.1019.zip
Use this for Fake AV variants that do not block any user execution. Download and extract the package.
2. Run the executable file. If you downloaded either Package A or Package B, the executable file will be named "svchost.exe". For package C, the executable file will be named "FakeAVremover.exe".
Note: If you are using Windows Vista/7, right-click on the tool and choose Run as Administrator to make sure that the application is not blocked from running.
3. Accept the license agreement.
4. Go to the Settings tab.
5.Click Update Now.
6.Go to the Scan tab.
7.Run a scan by clicking Scan All Processes.
The solution above helps you remove and delete fake antivirus applications such as the following:
Additional Guard
PC_Security2009
Advanced Defender
Perfect Defender 2009
Advanced Virus Remover
PersSecurity
AdvancedVirusRemover
PersonSecurity
AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro
Personal Antivirus
Alpha Antivirus
Personal Antivirus (pax.exe)
AlphaAV
Personal Guard 2009
ANG AntiVirus 09
Personal Protector
Anti Trojan
Personal Protector\Soft
AntiMalware Pro
Personal Security
AntiMalwareGuard
PersonalAV
Antimalwarepro
Power-Antivirus-2009
AntiMalware_ProNET
Privacyhidden
AntiSpywareDeluxe
ProBoan
AntiSpywareMaster
Prodefence
AntiVirus Plus
ProVaccine
AntiVirus_Pro
Protection Center
Antimalware Doctor
Protection System
Antispyware PRO XP
Quick Defragmenter
AntispywareD
RESpyWare
Antivir64
RegTool
Antivira AV
Registry Doktor
Antivirus 2008
Registry Tool
Antivirus 2008 XP
RegTool
Antivirus 2009
SafetyCenter
Antivirus 2010
Security Center
Antivirus Doktor 4.1
Security Essentials 2011
Antivirus Protection
Security Shield
Antivirus Pro 2010
Security Tool
Antivirus Scan
Security essentials 2010
AntivirusScan
Smart Antivirus 2009
Antivirus Software Alert
Smart Antivirus-2009
Antivirus2008
Smart Engine
Antivirus2008y
Spyware Guard 2008
Antivirus7
Spyware Guard 2009
AntivirusPro2009
Spyware Protection
AntivirusXP2008
SpywareRemover2009
Antivirus_Doktor 4.1
Sysinternals Antivirus
Antivirus Action
System Guard 2009
Antivirus Soft
System Security
Antivirus Studio 2010
System Security 2009
Antivirus System Pro
System Security 2010
Avaccine
System Security 2011
AV7.0
System Tool
AV Security Suite
SystemSecurity2009
ByteDefender
ThinkPoint
boan119
TRE AntiVirus
CleanV
Total PC Defender
Control Center
Total Security 2009
Cyber Security
Total Security 2010
Data Protection
Total Security 2011
DdosClean
Trust Warrior
Defense Center
Ultimate Cleaner
Desktop Defender 2010
Ultimate Defender
Desktop Security 2010
User Protection
Digital Protection
VCBoan
DirectVaccine
VaccineFree
Dr. Guard
VaccineProgram
Easy Scan
VirusRemover2008
EasyVaccine
VirusRemover2009
Enterprise Suite
VirusTriggerBin
General Antivirus
Win Antivir 2008
HDD Fix
WinAntiVirus Pro 2006
HDD Plus
WinAntivirusPro
HomeAntivirus2010
WinAntivirusPro3.8
Info-Safe
WinDefender
Infocure
WinDefender 2009
Infocure - Korean
Windows Alert
Internet Antivirus Pro
WinPC Antivirus
Internet Security 2010
WinPC Defender
InternetSecurity2010
Windows Antivirus Pro
Internet Security Suite
Windows OneClick
Kaspersky Email Security
Windows defender
MS AntiSpyware 2009
Windows Security Alert
Malware Defense
Wireshark Antivirus
Malware Removal Bot
XP Antivirus
MalwareRemovalBot
XP Antispyware
MicroAV
XP Police Antivirus
Microsift Security Essential
XPPoliceAntivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
XPProtectionCenter
Microsofy Security Essential
XPSecurityCenter
MultiClean
XPShield
MultiClean - Korean
XP_SecurityCenter
MS Removal Tool
MyPCCheck
My Security Shield
oneclick
PC Scout
PCClearPlus
PCHealthCenter
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