Remove TopAV. Description and removal instructions

Title: TopAV
Type: Adware	Severity scale: (12 / 100)

TopAV is an adware parasite. It doesn't display commercial advertisements, but replaces the desktop wallpaper with a fake message saying that viruses have been detected. This message contains a link to topantiviruz.biz site. TopAV doesn't have any additional functions. The adware doesn't spread and must be manually installed. Its files are located in the default system directory (C:\Windows\System, C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Winnt\System32).

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TopAV properties:
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic TopAV removal:

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TopAV manual removal:

Kill processes:
svchosts.exe

HELP:
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\General\Wallpaper=%SystemRoot%\Web\desktop.html
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{3F245C2A-1558-3CCA-04A8-7AA23B60E40F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\{3F245C2A-1558-3CCA-04A8-7AA23B60E40F}

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
svchosts.exe, svchosts.dll

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Misc:
File desktop.html is the TopAV wallpaper. It is located in C:\Windows\Web or C:\Winnt\Web folder.

Other programs to remove TopAV:

• SUPERAntiSpyware - Review - Download
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• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 21/07/05
Information updated: 21/07/05

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