Description
Antivirus8 is not reliable computer security software designed alert that computer system has been infected with viruses.
Removal instructions
To remove this Spyware infection, download Spyware Doctor, install it and run full computer scan. At the end of the scan choose Fix Checked to start computer cleaning process.
Behavior
· Annoying pop-ups. Alerts and warnings appearring frequently and stating that the computer has been infected. It also can be promotional message asking to register or buy some rogue program.
· Corrupt online scanner. Online scanner is a tool that has an ability to scan computer system without installing a program on computer. The use of corrupt online scanner noticed, which shows user that threats have been detected on his machine.
· Disabled anti-virus tools. If any anti-spyware or anti-virus tool is present, it will turned off and blocked
· Exaggerated PC scan reports. Even if the computer is clean scan report stating that the system is infected is generated.
· Fake virus alerts. Alerts stating that spyware or viruses have been detected on the computer system.
· Fake Windows security alerts. Alerts that in appearance are identical to those displayed by Windows
· Heavy rogue program advertising. Notices about fake anti-spyware software that are displayed frequently and are disturbing from work.
· Slow computer. Slower computer performance noticed.
Files
av8.exe
Symptoms in Hijackthis
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AV8] C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe |