Q&A: How do get remove “personal antivirus” spyware from my computer?
Question by Jonathan B: How do get remove “personal antivirus” spyware from my computer?
I have the mcafee security program. I’m running a spyware scan on my computer with it right now but it takes FOREVER. Will mcafee detect this “Personal antivirus” program as spyware and remove it from my computer? I heard this particular spyware program is highy sophisticated and some spyeware removal programs will not detect it as spyware. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it without spending any money?
Best answer:
Answer by Scott M
You can always try this program called Adaware. you can download it for free on the internet.
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Try Malwarebytes
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button
This one comes up a lot on work computer, our techs have had no problems removing it with using Malwarebytes as far as i have been told. Be sure to update the software after installing before running a scan.
To remove this malware use:
Scan your pc with with Malwarebytes, (anti-malware software) it’s free: http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
Or try Super Anti Spyware,
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html
These should fix it – then make sure your antivirus is up-to-date and run a scan with that to be safe.
I would try MalwareBytes Anti-malware program. you can download it from http://www.cnet.com just do a search for it. You can usually do the quick scan and it will get everything and then when you go to sleep, let it do the full scan to be sure. It has worked for other rogue antivirus programs like xp antivirus and windows antivirus to name a few. Good luck
Use this Personal Antivirus removal guide, follow the instructions.
http://www.geekpolice.net/malware-removal-guides-f12/how-to-remove-personal-antivirus-delete-guide-t7526.htm
I’m 100% positive that it will work.
Personal Antivirus (PersonalAntivirus) is very wisely denominated rogue antispyware: sooner or later, most users figure out what sort of software they have, and ask how to remove Personal Antivirus. However, as users google Personal Antivirus, they still may find a quantity of praising reviews, because personal antivirus, as a combination of words, is extremely widely applied, so that legitimate products may be found by searching for personal antivirus. However, it is possible to find the guide for Personal Antivirus removal and testimonies of its rogue nature by entering more detailed request in search ingines. Personal Antivirus is often installed by trojans, viruses and worms, though there are lots of complaints on Personal Antivirus when the malware is installed manually by misunderstanding or by chance. For instance, the case has been reported when kids installed the Personal Antivirus rogue antispyware. You cannot remove Personal Antivirus from your computer system list of programs according to the routine procedure of programs removal, because the Personal Antivirus programs files are hidden. Use reliable software to get rid of Personal Antivirus malware.
Remove Personal Antivirus system processes:
av2008xp.exe
Antivirus2008XP.exe
Remove Personal Antivirus files:
PersonalAntivirus.lnk PersonalAntivirus.exe
Remove Personal Antivirus registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion
Run “Personal Antivirus”
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePersonal Antivirus
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion
UninstallPersonal Antivirus