AntiVirProtect Removal Process (remove AntiVirProtect)

Protect Yourself from AntiVirProtect

- Remove rogue anti-spyware/anti-virus programs
- Prevent trojans, hijackers & other malware infections
- Use spyware helpdesk to resolve pesky malware

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AntiVirProtect Explanation

AntiVirProtect is a recent rogue anti-spyware program and better known to be a clone of SpyShredder. AntiVirProtect and SpyShredder are two malicious and fake anti-spyware programs that attempt to entice computer users in purchasing a full licensed version of the software. AntiVirProtect does not protect like its name says, instead it is more like a big bully that picks on everyone. AntiVirProtect picks on computer users who end up wasting their hard earned money on the bogus AntiVirProtect program. AntiVirProtect pretends to remove spyware parasites from your computer. AntiVirProtect may display fake scan results and use popup messages to scare you into purchasing the AntiVirProtect program.

AntiVirProtect and the AntiVirProtect.com website are both malicious and are set out to take your money for a worthless application. AntiVirProtect may have installed onto your computer through a previous Trojan infection such as Zlob or Vundo Trojan. AntiVirProtect may be difficult to remove from your computer.

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

Why should you remove AntiVirProtect?

If AntiVirProtect 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 AntiVirProtect 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 AntiVirProtect removal process.

How can you manually remove AntiVirProtect

Manual removal of AntiVirProtect may not be for everyone. Each manual AntiVirProtect 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 AntiVirProtect removal process.

AntiVirProtect can be removed manually by following the steps below.

1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
3. Locate AntiVirProtect in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find AntiVirProtect, you can continue to step 5.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
7. 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_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiVirProtect

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntiVirProtect

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing AntiVirProtect. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.

   Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process

   

9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with AntiVirProtect from your computer.

   AntiVirProtect

   AntiVirProtect.exe

   AntiVirProtect.lic

   AntiVirProtect.lnk

   AntiVirProtect0.ap

   AntiVirProtect0.dll

   AntiVirProtect1.ap

   AntiVirProtect1.dll

   AntiVirProtect3.dll

   AntiVirProtectSetup.exe

   AntiVirProtectSetup[1].exe

   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 AntiVirProtect, 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"

   

10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with AntiVirProtect by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\AntiVirProtect 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.

11. Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed AntiVirProtect completely from your computer. If you find that AntiVirProtect is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic AntiVirProtect removal process.