Antivirus Pro 2009 Info & Manual Removal Guide

Do you have Antivirus Pro 2009?

This “Antivirus Pro 2009 Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove Antivirus Pro 2009. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Detection Test

Run SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner to check for Antivirus Pro 2009 infections on your PC.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Description

Antivirus Pro 2009, a clone of AntiSpywareXP 2009 and XP AntiSpyware 2009, is a rogue anti-spyware application and part of the Antivirus XP family. Antivirus Pro 2009 is often installed by the Braviax or Zlob Trojan that generates pop up ads displaying false security warnings in order to trick computer users into purchasing their bogus software.

Antivirus Pro 2009’s pop up ads may read:

“Trojan detected!
A piece of malicious code was found on your system which can
replicate itself if no action is taken. Click here to have your
system cleaned by Antivirus Pro 2009.”

Once the user is infected, Antivirus Pro 2009 may also upload additional rogue registry cleaners or system optimizers and privacy guards.

In addition, Antivirus Pro 2009 is known to create fake malware files to later detect them as malicious. These supposed infections will not be removed unless the user purchases Antivirus Pro 2009’s full version of the program. Antivirus Pro 2009 may also cause the user’s system to disorder and erase data. Antivirus Pro 2009 will use all means necessary to make the user believe he/she needs to buy this rogue software.

Moreover, Antivirus Pro 2009 may configure itself to launch on every Windows startup. Once it’s running, Antivirus Pro 2009 may also hijack the user’s Internet Explorer. While the user is surfing the web, he/she will receive a screen stating that there has been insecure Internet activity and that the user is at risk of being attacked by a virus. The user may choose between being redirected to the website unprotected or getting the protection. Whatever the user chooses, he/she will be redirected to a malicious website that sells Antivirus Pro 2009 as a legitimate software.

Don’t be tricked by Antivirus Pro 2009’s fraudulent tactics and remove the Antivirus Pro 2009 infection right away.

Parasite Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

Important Notice: Enigmasoftware.com is not associated, affiliated, sponsored or owned by the Antivirus Pro 2009 creators. This article should NOT be mistaken or confused in being associated in any way with the promotion or endorsement of Antivirus Pro 2009. Our intent is to provide information that will educate computer users on how to detect, and ultimately remove, Antivirus Pro 2009 from their computer with the help of SpyHunter and/or manual removal instructions provided on this article. This article is provided “as is” and to be used for educational information purposes only.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Method of Automatic Detection

The removal of spyware such as Antivirus Pro 2009 can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect Antivirus Pro 2009 and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.

To quickly detect Antivirus Pro 2009, follow the instructions below:

Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.
Select “Start Scan” to run a full system Antivirus Pro 2009 scan.
Reboot your computer.
Run another scan to pick up any remaining Antivirus Pro 2009 infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect Antivirus Pro 2009 and other spyware. In order to remove Antivirus Pro 2009, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly Antivirus Pro 2009 file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Method of Infection

The following Antivirus Pro 2009 actions occur:

The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like Antivirus Pro 2009 are mostly pushed through adult websites.
The Internet user downloads a free video codec, such as Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07, which comes bundled with Antivirus Pro 2009. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as Antivirus Pro 2009. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.
The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program Antivirus Pro 2009. Antivirus Pro 2009 runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase Antivirus Pro 2009.
The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that Antivirus Pro 2009 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. Antivirus Pro 2009 reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.
Internet user opens web browser and is redirected to a rogue website. Known rogue websites that promote rogue anti-spyware programs are iesecurepages.com, ahomepcsafety.com, securitypills.com, softhomepage.com, asafetyliner.com, puresafetyhere.com, safehomesite.com, instantsafepage.com, safetyonlinepage.com, among others. The Internet user is bombard with websites that pop up messages that tries to push a product on him/her. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the ‘OK’ button.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Symptoms

The following Antivirus Pro 2009 symptoms occur:

Antivirus Pro 2009 displays a fake system alert similar to a Windows notification message.
A red or green flashing icon appears in your system tray. If you click on the icon, a fake system alert pops up and directs you to a rogue website similar to safetyuptodate.com. In some cases, even when you don’t click on the icon the fake system alert may still pop up.
The fake system alert promises to give you a legitimate anti-spyware program that will help you fix spyware problems, but instead it really reports false information to try to trick you into purchasing the program.
Antivirus Pro 2009 hijacks or modifies your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts.
Antivirus Pro 2009 changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes Antivirus Pro 2009 won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. A website you may be redirected to is Antivirus Pro 2009.com or other rogue websites that promote Antivirus Pro 2009.
Antivirus Pro 2009 installs a rogue toolbar called Security Toolbar 7.1.
Security toolbar 7.1 is a rogue toolbar that comes with two green bars, one that says “block adware” and the other “remove spyware”. If you click on either of them you’re directed to a rogue anti-spyware site which can install additional malware.
Antivirus Pro 2009 bombards your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
Even after you’ve closed all the Antivirus Pro 2009 messages or your PC has been idle for awhile, you’ll still get constant alert popups appearing on your system tray or on your screen.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Anatomy

As new Antivirus Pro 2009 spyware components are reported by our customers and our Spyware Threat Research Labs, we will update this section.

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 596811
MD5: 8b81b491843d0c0b680cd4755f5491e5

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 596811
MD5: 69be94fcd3c48e08d8273751e86cf5fd

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 596811
MD5: e69ae4bc1266f93a587c5ef6a24f9ddf

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 596811
MD5: 76ad9ea2a9a402a9657697d72fc729e6

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 597323
MD5: 7a240b4b947fa684d0b0704ea49d5134

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 597323
MD5: 3e2f4902ee7b55cd7f9d184f259f4a05

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 597835
MD5: 5b202510c19d8d783fed43d7642d1af6

Name: AntivirusPro2009.exe
File Size: 597835
MD5: 1e8701a732cfb621bd0737aac3042a94

Name: Setup[1].exe
File Size: 2375776
MD5: b422311dbdda30b9ad80ac2304e5be57

Antivirus Pro 2009 Manual Removal Instructions

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of Antivirus Pro 2009 is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove Antivirus Pro 2009.

If you are still having problems with Antivirus Pro 2009 after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely remove Antivirus Pro 2009.

To manually remove Antivirus Pro 2009, follow these removal steps:

Step 1: How to Kill Antivirus Pro 2009 files using Process Explorer.

1a. How to Kill Antivirus Pro 2009 Processes.
1. Download and install Process Explorer.
2. Open Process Explorer.
3. Locate the Antivirus Pro 2009 processes listed below.
4. To kill an Antivirus Pro 2009 process, right-click the Antivirus Pro 2009 process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.
5. Kill the following Antivirus Pro 2009 processes:
  %PROGRAMFILES%\AntivirusPro2009\AntivirusPro2009.exe
  c:\Program Files\AVP2009\avp2009.exe
  AVP2009.exe
  AntivirusPro2009.exe

Step 2: How to Delete Antivirus Pro 2009 Registry Keys and Values.

Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.
Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
Antivirus Pro 2009_Entities.reg”. This renamed .reg file is a command that creates a shortcut to your Windows registry and allows you to easily delete registry values.
Right-click and select the “Edit” option.
Copy and paste the Antivirus Pro 2009 keys listed below.
In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.
Double-click on the .reg file.
When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to add the information in C:DOCUME~1%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG to the registry?”, click the “Yes” button.
When the message box appears saying “Information in C:DOCUME~1
%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG has been successfully entered into the registry.”, click the “OK” button.
The Antivirus Pro 2009 registry keys have been deleted from your registry.

Copy and paste the following Antivirus Pro 2009 keys:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\AntivirusPro2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\AntivirusPro2009.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antivirus Pro 2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antivirus Pro 2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antivirus Pro 2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antivirus Pro 2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antivirus Pro 2009]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antivirus Pro 2009]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\AntiVirusProMFCT]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\AntiVirusProMFCT]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\AntiVirusProMFCT]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\AntiVirusProMFCT]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\AntiVirusProMFCT]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\AntiVirusProMFCT]

Step 3: How to Delete Antivirus Pro 2009 Directories.
1. To locate Antivirus Pro 2009 directories, go to “Start” > “My Computer” > “Local Disk (C:)” > “Program Files” > “Show the contents of this folder”.
2. Search and delete the Antivirus Pro 2009 directories listed below.
3. Right-click on the Antivirus Pro 2009 folder and select “Delete”. option.
4. When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to remove the folder [FOLDERNAME] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?”, click the “Yes” button.
5. When the message box appears saying “Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?”, click the “Yes” button.
6. Search and delete the following Antivirus Pro 2009 directories:
  %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro
  %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusPro2009

Step 4: How to Restore Original Default Home Page.
1. Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Internet Options”.
2. Click on the General Tab > click the Use Default button under Home Page.
3. Click “Apply” and then click the “OK” button.
4. Open a Web browser to verify that your default homepage has been restored.

Step 5: How to Remove the Antivirus Pro 2009 Icons.
1. If the Antivirus Pro 2009 icons still remain on your Desktop, you can drag and drop them to the “Recycle Bin”.
2. Reboot your computer to make sure all changes made for the removal of Antivirus Pro 2009 are complete. If your computer still has issues, you should scan your computer for Antivirus Pro 2009 with a spyware scanner.

Submit Antivirus Pro 2009 To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs

Since Antivirus Pro 2009 spyware components change constantly, you may come across application issues that prevent you from removing Antivirus Pro 2009 completely.

You can report Antivirus Pro 2009 spyware components by using SpyHunter’s Free Support Log System. Our Support Log System takes snapshots of all the points of execution on your operating system, allowing us to precisely identify each and any problem.

We encourage you to post your Support Logs on this article so we can help you come up with a custom fix.

Below are the instructions on how to generate Support Logs using SpyHunter.

Open SpyHunter > click on the “Generate Support Log” button > click on the “Copy to Clipboard” button to save your Support Logs > Post your Support Logs to this article.

Disclaimer

Warning!! Enigma Software Group can not be held responsible for any problems that may occur by using the information contained within this Antivirus Pro 2009 removal guide. By following any of these Antivirus Pro 2009 removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these Antivirus Pro 2009 removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these Antivirus Pro 2009 removal instructions will completely remove Antivirus Pro 2009. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means. In order to effectively clean and secure your computer, we recommend you purchase our spyware remover SpyHunter or seek professional help from a computer expert.

This entry was posted by Grace Mathews on Saturday, November 1st, 2008 at 6:14 pm and is filed under Spyware Alerts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.

One Response to “Antivirus Pro 2009 Info & Manual Removal Guide”

Steve Cooksey Says:
November 21st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Thanks for your help in the removal of Antispyware 2009. It took a couple of tries but finally got it to go away. Thanks sincerely, Steve