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What is Anti Vir Protect & Anti Spyware Shield?

With the advent of Internet, as the technology advances there exists a fear in all of us. One would definitely be alarmed of the statement mentioning 'the destruction caused by computer viruses'.

What makes AntiVirProtect and AntiSpyware Shield a badware?

AntiVirProtect and AntiSpyware Shield are badwares because:

• » These are deceptive and harmful on your PC.
• » It claims of the system vulnerabilities in order to prompt the user to purchase full versions of the software.
• » These softwares do not inform the users regarding the upcoming threat on their PC.
• » AntiVirProtect refers to a rogue anti-spyware, which aims in the destruction of your personal computer. 
• » These harmful softwares would also result in slowing down the performance of your computer.
• » The anticipated attackers would create false listings of spyware infections when it scans a computer.
• » One of the main objective of these badwares would be to scare you of the anticipated attack.

 

How does Anti Vir Protect affect your system?

• » AntiVirProtect and AntiSpywareShield would affect your system by slowing down the performance of your computer.
• » They can infect your computer by taking control of your entire system.
• » Initially, it would harm your computer through unexpected email attachments, through browser security while you are surfing the web.
• » These viruses can also affect your system and can attach itself when you are sharing the files with the instant messenger.

 

How to remove / fix Anti Vir Protect /Anti Spyware Shield if installed?

Both AntiVirProtect and Antispyware Shield are considered to be fake and deceptive software applications. These would attempt to infect your computer and destroy it completely. To remove AntiVir Protect or AntiSpyware Shield from your PC:

• 1. Scan your computer before the malicious software tries to destroy your files completely.
• 2. If installed, open the Windows Task Manager or use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL / CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
• 3. Click on Processes tab.
• 4. Stop all AntiVir Protect Processes.
• 5. Find and delete the following files:
  • AntiVirProtect 7.3.exe
    AntiVirProtect 7.3.url
    %UserProfile%\Desktop\AntiVirProtect.lnk
    %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect.lnk
    %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirProtect\Uninstall.lnk
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect.exe
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect.lic
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect0.ap
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect1.ap
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect0.dll
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect1.dll
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\AntiVirProtect3.dll
    %ProgramFiles%\AntiVirProtect\Uninstall.exe
    %SystemRoot%\samples\AntiVirProtectSetup.exe
• 6. Remove Registry Values for AntiVir Protect
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntiVirProtect
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
  • Uninstall\AntiVirProtect

Similarly you can remove AntiSpyware Shield by deleting the related files and registry values.

Recommendations to the users/ customers

Before you opt and install Anti Vir Protect or Anti Spyware Shield, it becomes quite important for you to take care of the following:

• » You should install an equally powerful or an alternative anti-spyware in order to combat the attacks from these softwares.
• » When you have installed it already, you may be victim of the popups or advertisements.
  These harmful viruses may take delight in gradually destroying the performance of your computer.
• » It would be better option for you to update your anti-spyware software regularly.
• » You also need to provide windows security updates, to make sure that there are no security loopholes putting your operating system at risk.
• » Further, it is also important for you to scan your system regularly.

Thus, these precautions taken before the installation would definitely provide you the protection from the anticipated attack.

 

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