Title: Antivirus Scan
Also known as: AntivirusScan
Remove Antivirus Scan
Removal instructions
Severity scale:  (72 / 100)
Antivirus Scan is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as Antivirus Action. The rogue program uses fake scan results and false security alerts as a method to make you think that your computer is infected. It states that your computer is infected with trojans, adware, spyware and other viruses. Then it asks to pay for a full version of Antivirus Scan to remove the infections that actually don't even exist. In other words, it just scams you out of your money. If you have purchased this program already then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Then use our removal instructions below to remove Antivirus Scan manually or with an automatic removal tool.
When Antivirus Scan is installed it will be configured to start automatically when you login to Windows. It will perform a fake system scan and detect numerous viruses but won't allow you to remove them until you purchase it. While the program is running you will also see a constant barrage of fake security alerts and warnings on your computer. These warnings will state that your computer is infected or that someone is trying to steal your passwords and credit card details. These alerts, like the fake infections, are just another attempt of the program to try and convince you that you are infected. What is more, Antivirus Scan will block security related programs and hijack Internet Explorer. It may redirect you to malicious websites or even download additional malware onto your computer.
If you are infected with this rogue, then please do not purchase it. Instead use the removal guide below to remove Antivirus Scan from your computer. We strongly recommend you to scan your computer with Spyware Doctor or any other reliable anti-spyware software because Antivirus Scan may come bundled with other malware as well.
NOTE
When trying to eliminate Antivirus Scan, you may find yourself disabled from the Internet. Here are some special notes to bring it back:
1. Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option as shown in the image below, and then press ENTER.
2. Open Internet Explorer. Click on the Tools menu and then select Internet Options.
3. In the the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab. Then click on the LAN settings button.
4. Now you will see Local Area Network (LAN) settings window. Uncheck the checkbox labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN under the Proxy Server section and press OK.
5. Download an automatic removal tool from this page and run a full system scan. Or download it form alternative location.
Antivirus Scan properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background
Antivirus Scan snapshot:
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QR code for Antivirus Scan removal instructions:
QR is short for Quick Response. They can be read quickly by the mobile phones. QR codes can store more data than standard barcodes, including url links, geo coordinates, and text.
The reason we add QR code to the website is that parasites like Antivirus Scan are really hard to remove on infected computer.
you can quicly scan the QR code with your mobile device and have manual removal instructions to uninstall Antivirus Scan right in your pocket.
Simply use the QR scanner and read removal instructions from mobile device.
SYMPTOMS OF rogue antispyware INFECTION
Rogue AntiSpyware virus usually imitates the legal anti-spyware software or some essential system components. Typically virus gets inside the computer with a help of trojans, that use security vulnerabilities for that. After getting inside the system, it tries to make it look like your system is infected with the numerous parasites, so it starts ‘scanning’ and finds numerous threats.
All rogue Anti-spyware along with Antivirus Scan have the same purpose: Get your money by using scare tactics. If you will believe that that fake threats are real and pay them money, you will not get them back even if you will ask to cancel the order in your Bank. All the infections are deceptive and you dont need to purchase their Paid version. You need to remove Rogue virus itself.
Information added: 2010-12-17 03:49:10
Information updated: 2011-01-19 17:01:56
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