How do you Remove Antivirus 7?

Answer 1

A recent antivirus protection program has been circulating the internet, simply called Antivirus 7 also known as Antivirus7. It's name and look aims to try and fool computer users into thinking it is a Microsoft product, even with its near look-alike logo. Just because the name ends in "7" this software is not affiliated with Windows 7 in any way. Being named with only one word, "Antivirus", this makes it hard to distinguish from genuine programs as well as research, or track down.

Although Antivirus 7 mimics Windows XP, Vista, or 7 operating systems rather well, it is not a friend to either Microsoft or to you, the personal computer user. Rather than protecting the Windows operating system, it removes files, making Windows unstable or inoperable. It also may disable your firewall, leaving your computer open to external attacks.

Antivirus 7 is said to fall in the class of Anitvir rogue computer scanners, as Antivir 2010. It is promoted through advertising on other web sites that imitate or look like legitimate computer protections services. It will appear through a pop-up window warning you that your computer is infected and offering a free online scan. Once the scan is completed, Antivirus 7 will require you download its program to remove these infections.

After installing Antivirus 7 you will find that it has displayed fake warnings on your desktop. These warnings will alert you to things as attempted identity thefts or unauthorized accesses to your system. With these alerts come message to update your system. Such alerts may fool you into thinking they're real Windows alerts. The main intent of Antivirus 7 is to scare you into thinking you need to purchase their program to be fully protected.

Removing Antivirus 7 from your computer can be rather tricky unless you know exactly how to do it. Using an automatic spyware remover is the easiest and safest way to remove this virus. One can attempt manual removal, but when doing so, the instructions must be followed carefully to prevent your computer from restarting Antivirus7. If you're experienced at removing Windows registry files there is a list of them to delete. Of course, you must know what you're doing or else you can make your system unable to boot up.

Knowing how to detect a non-genuine scanner can prevent you from installing one in the first place. Becoming familiar with all the genuine brands will help you spot the fake ones much easier. A fake antivirus software program shows up through a pop-up window. It typically offers a free scan of your computer. If you accept the scan, it will do its thing then end with a message listing the so-called "viruses" it detected on your computer. To remove these viruses, this program will require that you purchase or download it. Don't do it! Not only will the company have the credit card number you used to buy it, but also access to other personal data.