AV8SCAN

AV8SCAN is a fake scanner that pops up on computers infected with the rogue application called Antivirus 8. AV8SCAN will pop-up without a users permission and has the appearance of a "My Computer" window. It will pretend to simulate a scan and then report the detection of harmful computer viruses, Trojans or spyware. AV8SCAN is a fake scanner that should be ignored. When you come across this fake scanner it's advisable to scan your PC for Antivirus 8, with a legitimate security program, and have the rogueware removed immediately.

File System Details

AV8SCAN may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. C:Program FlesAntivirus8

Registry Details

AV8SCAN may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallAntivirus8
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "Antivirus8"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareAntivirus8

Messages

The following messages associated with AV8SCAN were found:

To help protect your computer, Windows Web Security have detected Trojans and ready to remove them.

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