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Home › Rogue Anti Spyware › Tutorials - HowTo › How to remove ExtraAntivir (Delete instructions)

How to remove ExtraAntivir (Delete instructions)

Myantispyware team November 29, 2008     No Comment    

ExtraAntivir is a rogue antispyware program. It is look like RapidAntivirus. ExtraAntivir uses scare tactics (fake alerts and false positives) to trick users into buying the fake software.

During installation, ExtraAntivir configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your PC. Once running, ExtraAntivir will scan your computer and reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the software. Also it finds are legitimate programs and labels them as spyware.

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Use the following instructions to remove ExtraAntivir.

1. Using SuperAntispyware.

  • Download SUPERAntiSpyware.
  • Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
  • Double Click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe to install the application.This will start the installation of SUPERAntiSpyware onto your computer. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing click on the Finish button.
  • You will see a message stating that you should update the program before performing a scan. Click Yes. As SUPERAntiSpyware will automatically update itself.
  • You will see SUPERAntiSpyware setup wizard. Follow the prompts. To close the Wizard press Finish.
  • Protect home page dialog will be open. Click on the Protect Home Page button.
  • You will now be at the main program.
  • Click Scan your computer. Click Next.
  • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. When the scan is complete, result of scanning will be open, click OK.
  • Click Next to start removing the found threats.
  • If you are asked to reboot the machine, choose Yes.

2. Using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

  • Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
  • Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
  • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  • Once the program has loaded, select “Perform Quick Scan”, then click Scan.
  • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
  • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

AntiSpywareGuard creates the following files and folders.

%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\ExtraAntiVir.exe
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\Buy.url
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\Help.url
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\HowToBuy.txt
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\ID.dat
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\License.txt
%PROGRAMFILES%\Extra Antivir\Uninstall.exe

If you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum.

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Author: Myantispyware team

Myantispyware is an information security website created in 2004. Our content is written in collaboration with Cyber Security specialists, IT experts, under the direction of Patrik Holder and Valeri Tchmych, founders of Myantispyware.com.

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