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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Antivirus 8

C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

Rogue

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Fake anti malware scanner. Antivirus 8 is next generation of rogue anti-spyware programs from the same family as Antivirus 7.

Antivirus 8 intrusion method

Antivirus 8 copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Antivirus 8 and value C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe or Antivirus 8. Also, it can create folder with name Antivirus 8 under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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Technical details of Antivirus 8 threat.

Manual Antivirus 8 removal.

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How to remove Antivirus 8 manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Antivirus 8, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Antivirus 8.

To get rid of Antivirus 8, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Antivirus8.lnk

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Uninstall.lnk

C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus8.lnk

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

C:\Program Files\AV8\

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A88246

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinFD

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
\explorer.exe

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AV8"

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform "WinNT-A8I 23.09.2010"

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
\explorer.exe "Debugger" = "C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe -d"

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

If Antivirus 8 blocks you from running security programs.

Often rogue programs like Antivirus 8 block you from running security programs and visiting anti-virus websites. In this case we recommend you to boot your Windows in Safe Mode with Networking. This is special mode when Windows will not load third-party services, drivers and start-up objects. However you will be able to use Internet. Just download and run suggested programs for easy Antivirus 8 removal is Safe Mode with Networking. To load in Safe Mode with Networking and remove Antivirus 8 do the following:

Start or restart your Windows
Keep pressing F8 button from the beginning of the boot
This will open Advanced Boot Option menu
In the menu choose Safe Mode with Networking (use arrows on the keyboard to navigate)
Wait until Windows loads
Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool scan and remove found threats.
Restart Windows in Normal Mode

Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov