AntiMalwareSuite Removal Process (remove Anti Malware Suite)

September 6, 2008 – 11:03 am

AntiMalwareSuite Explanation

AntiMalwareSuite aka Anti Malware Suite, is a fake anti-spyware application that runs in the background conducting fake system scans and displaying popups alerts for parasites that it found on your computer. AntiMalwareSuiteâ€™s popups and scans are all fake and should not be trusted. Anti Malware Suite is not a trustworthy program and is actually a waste of money.

AntiMalwareSuite tries to get you to spend an amount on a full download of the AntiMalwareSuite program which should never be done by you or you run the risk of losing money and possibly your sanity after AntiMalwareSuite starts to mess up your computer.

Are you getting popups from AntiMalwareSuite? Have you identified that you have AntiMalwareSuite installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove AntiMalwareSuite completely from your computer?

Why should you remove AntiMalwareSuite?

If AntiMalwareSuite resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that AntiMalwareSuite may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking AntiMalwareSuite removal process.

How can you manually remove AntiMalwareSuite

Manual removal of AntiMalwareSuite may not be for everyone. Each manual AntiMalwareSuite removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic AntiMalwareSuite removal process.

AntiMalwareSuite can be removed manually by following the steps below.

With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
Locate AntiMalwareSuite in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find AntiMalwareSuite, you can continue to step 5.
Restart your computer.
Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform “UAMS 4.1.221.0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “QuickInstallPack”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AMS_is1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{4567AB12-AE24-4FD6-B479-E2B464F32DA6}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{4567AB12-EDED-4675-AF10-BA15EDDB4D7A}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{3A9377A6-BE7F-485D-908C-D44114691389}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\iercpt.DLL
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iercpt.iercptbho.1
4ADD95DA-B25D-4d21-9C5C-05FC6DE05860
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks “{4ADD95DA-B25D-4D21-9C5C-05FC6DE05860}”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D4CDC21D-43BE-4101-A1EF-E379F134771E}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\washellext.WASContextMenu.1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{A6FBD2E4-1C7E-4EAB-80DD-01DE2645566A}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D4CDC21D-43BE-4101-A1EF-E379F134771E}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{4567AB12-A884-4CA6-B739-CEDB12FEF096}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\amshellext.ShellHook.1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iercpt.iercptbho
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks\4ADD95DA-B25D-4D21-9C5C-05FC6DE05860
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “AntiMalwareSuite”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\QuickInstallPack
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\washellext.WASContextMenu
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{4567AB12-7DFC-4C46-BD8F-41259D169A0D}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{4ADD95DA-B25D-4d21-9C5C-05FC6DE05860}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{59C345BA-3D5E-44E3-9D10-D3848AF15D73}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\amshellext.ShellHook
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiMalwareSuite
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Delete all of the following files that are associated with AntiMalwareSuite from your computer.

AMS_FreeInstaller[1].exe
Uninstall AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
AntiMalwareSuite on the Web.url
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\QuickInstallPack\QuickInstallPack on the Web.url
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\AMS_FreeSetup.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\qip\iercpt.dll
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\qip\QuickInstallPack.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Install AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
c:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\nprcpt.dll
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareSuite\Uninstall AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareSuite
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AntiMalwareSuite\Data
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\quaratine.dat\#post_quarantine
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\database\TEBase.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\RTMonitor.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\updateapp.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\unins000.exe
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\threatnet.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\pv.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\scanlog.xml
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\uninstall.ico
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\manual.pdf
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\InstUp.exe
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\dbupdate.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\AsAgents.xml
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\Activate.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\PaymentPage.exe
ams_free_setup[1].exe
AMS_FreeSetup.exe
AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
AntiMalwareSuite
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\QuickInstallPack\Uninstall QuickInstallPack.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\UAMS_QIP\data.ini
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\qip\data.ini
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\qip
%UserProfile%\Desktop\QuickInstallPack.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareSuite\AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareSuite\Contact customer support.url
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AntiMalwareSuite\Data\Abbr
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AntiMalwareSuite
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\Download
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\database\vbpv.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\UserAgent.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\up.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\unins000.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\tasks.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\ps.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\readme.rtf
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\msvcr71.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\license.rtf
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\settings.ini
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\AutoProcess.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\AsAgents.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\AMS.xml
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\quaratine.dat
QuickInstallPack.exe
Install AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
AntiMalwareSuite Online Manual.url
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\QuickInstallPack\QuickInstallPack.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\QuickInstallPack
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\UAMS_QIP
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\qip\AMS_FreeSetup.exe.ini
%UserProfile%\Application Data\update.log
%UserProfile%\Desktop\AntiMalwareSuite.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareSuite\AntiMalwareSuite Online Manual.url
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareSuite\AntiMalwareSuite on the Web.url
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AntiMalwareSuite\Data\ProductCode
c:\WINDOWS\system32\bootrem.exe
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\database\MalwareDB.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\database
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\updatedb.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\database\knownfiles.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\threatnet.ini
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\Summary.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\shellext.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\shellext.xml
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\msvcp71.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\lapv.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\mfc71.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\atl71.dll
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\appupdate.dat
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite\AMS.exe
c:\Program Files\AntiMalwareSuite

If you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.

If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with AntiMalwareSuite, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.

Image 2. Select “Safe Mode with Networking”
After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with AntiMalwareSuite by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\AntiMalwareSuite folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.
Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed AntiMalwareSuite completely from your computer. If you find that AntiMalwareSuite is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic AntiMalwareSuite removal process.

Automatically Remove AntiMalwareSuite

Automatically remove AntiMalwareSuite for free. Free automatic AntiMalwareSuite removal process.

Do you wish to automatically remove AntiMalwareSuite from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove AntiMalwareSuite from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic AntiMalwareSuite removal process below. Each step is designed to aid in the use of the program SmitfraudFix, which is a free tool created by S!Ri to remove parasites such as AntiMalwareSuite. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove AntiMalwareSuite completely. These instructions are provided as a guide and are to be used at your own risk.

Download the SmitfraudFix tool to your computer by using our free download link here. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.

Image 1. Save SmitfraudFix.exe
Restart your computer into safe mode. Safe mode will allow malicious files that are normally loaded into memory to be easily deleted by the SmitfraudFix program. Do you want to learn how to boot into safe mode? If so, you can follow our process on how to boot into safe mode here.
After booting into safe mode, double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon that should be located on your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. Option number 2 should be selected once the program starts.

Image 2. Click on SmitfraudFix.exe icon
After SmitfraudFix performs the initial removal processes it will ask you “Do you want to clean the registry?” Select Y for yes.

Image 3. For “Do you want to clean the registry?,” select Y for yes
Once SmitfraudFix has finished the registry clean you can restart your computer now.
AntiMalwareSuite should be removed from your computer. If not, you can start the automatic removal process over. It may take more than one try in some rare cases.

There’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix will remove all files due to the complex nature of new spyware files that are ever-changing. If necessary, you may need to get help from a person who knows about computer and spyware.

(Disclaimers: These instructions are provided to you for free and to be used at your own risk. The free removal process for AntiMalwareSuite is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)