how do i uninstall Antivirus Pro if it won't show in 'Uninstall or Change A Program' list?

Question

i tried searching the program name in my search bar, but only got shortcuts. It's giving me false virus reports and minimizing all open windows every 5 minutes. how do i get it gone? i never downloaded it, it just kind of popped up. i'm running Windows 7

Answer 1

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You can delete them. If deleting those files occurs error, then Try using System Restore to see if it corrects the issue.



I think Antivirus Pro is not an antivirus program. Possible malware. Clean it with malwarebytes.



If it is an applilcation you want to just clean then Try Revo Unistaller.

Answer 2

most antivirus program have their own uninstallers, u can try to find if it has one

or Go Control Panel and find the add&remove

if u can not uninstall it clearly, then get some uninstallers like Final Uninstaller or QuuSoft Uninstaller

Answer 3

MALWAREBYTES with remove it. You may want to boot in Safe mode and run mbam.





Antivirus Pro 2010 is a new rogue from the same family as XP AntiSpyware 2009. This program is classified as a rogue because it displays fake scan results, creates fake malware files in order to trick you into thinking you are infected, and is bundled with or installed by malware. When the program is installed, it will be configured to automatically scan your computer when you log into Windows. The installer will also create numerous randomly named files on your hard drive. When Antivirus Pro 2010 scans your computer it will detect these files and state that they are infections, but will not allow you to remove them until you purchase the program. In reality, the files that the installer creates are harmless and pose no threat to your computer. They are only being created to validate the scan results and further trick you into thinking your computer is infected.



http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-pro-2010



Associated Antivirus Pro 2010 Files:



c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\usurav.lib

%UserProfile%\Application Data\azuloge.scr

%UserProfile%\Application Data\efenyrygi.dl

%UserProfile%\Application Data\sonisozivo.vbs

%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\AntivirusPro_2010.lnk

%UserProfile%\Cookies\mucipi.lib

%UserProfile%\Cookies\tacogijine.scr

%UserProfile%\Cookies\titotico._sy

%UserProfile%\Cookies\weryna.inf

%UserProfile%\Desktop\AntivirusPro_2010.lnk

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\dexohoty.reg

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\yvolij.dll

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\yxine.exe

%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro_2010

%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro_2010\AntivirusPro_2010.lnk

%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro_2010\Uninstall.lnk

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\AntivirusPro_2010.cfg

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\AntivirusPro_2010.exe

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\AVEngn.dll

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\htmlayout.dll

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\pthreadVC2.dll

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\Uninstall.exe

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\wscui.cpl

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\data

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\data\daily.cvd

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcm80.dll

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll

c:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll

c:\Program Files\Common Files\aqicituzap.pif

c:\Program Files\Common Files\fijunuso.inf

c:\Program Files\Common Files\goke.scr

c:\WINDOWS\bawuge._dl

c:\WINDOWS\bezonyx.ban

c:\WINDOWS\qacigyjuw.bin

c:\WINDOWS\ruja.dl

c:\WINDOWS\system32\_scui.cpl

c:\WINDOWS\system32\epivafym._dl

c:\WINDOWS\system32\pocec.lib



File Location Notes:



%UserProfile% refers to the current user's profile folder. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\ for Windows 2000/XP, C:\Users\ for Windows Vista/7, and c:\winnt\profiles\ for Windows NT.







Associated Antivirus Pro 2010 Windows Registry Information:



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntivirusPro_2010

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusPro_2010

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don't load "scui.cpl"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don't load "wscui.cpl"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Antivirus Pro 2010"