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Antivirus Live

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Dealing with Antivirus Live

These days, computers virtually rule our world, and when something goes wrong, the consequences can be quite serious. From those who keep important family photos on their machines to those who run entire companies on their computers, these little devices are more important than we often think. However, that concept can hit home hard when something happens, and for some, Antivirus Live has been that wakeup call.

What is Antivirus Live?

Antivirus Live is rogue security software. Designed to make you think your computer is infected with all sorts of problem programs, it's one of those applications that will use the kinds of high pressure sales tactics often reserved for used auto salesmen to reach its ultimate goal - getting you to purchase the full version of the program.

What it isn't: Many would classify this program as a malware application. Malware is short for malicious software. These programs are often dangerous, and they can do more than cause a few interruptions in access to your machine. They can steal all of your personal information as well as create processes that can literally eliminate the material already installed on your machine.

Antivirus Live is not inherently dangerous, but it can frequently pave the way for other potential security risks to enter your machine, which is one of the reasons so many security experts recommend removal as soon as you notice it is installed on your machine.

What You Might Notice with Antivirus Live

If you have the Antivirus Live program in your computer, the computer will notify you that there is a problem. It may say something like:

"Windows Security Alert: Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan you computer. Your system might be at risk now."

Or it could say:

"Infiltration alert: Your computer is being attacked by an Internet Virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper or similar. Threat: Wind32/Nuqel.E"

These both seem to be fairly authentic in nature. They'll either appear in the center of your screen as traditional pop up advertisements or in the right corner of your screen, in the system tray, as Windows Notification Balloons.

In addition to alerts like these, you're also likely to notice a scan window that suggests you have some fairly serious problems. Based on real security applications, these scans can be rather frightening, and they'll appear fairly regularly. At the end of the scan, you will see a description of each threat. You'll also be prompted to buy the full version of the program.

You may also notice some interruptions when you try to access your normal programs. These typically suggest they're a security warning from your Windows operation system, and they'll tell you the application you're trying to access can't be executed because it's infected. You'll then be prompted to activate your antivirus software, and that will take you to the home page for the program itself where you will, again, be asked to buy the full version of the program.

In addition to all of this, you are quite likely to notice sluggish computer performance. Programs like this one run almost all of the time from the minute you start your computer to the last seconds of it remaining on each day. That can create a serious drain on your system resources, so you may notice that everything from trying to run more than one application at a time to just trying to get one started is difficult.

The Installation Process

Most people have no idea how they got Antivirus Live, but knowing how you can get it is the best way to keep you from getting it again. If you have Antivirus Live, you likely got it by downloading freeware or shareware, through using a peer-to-peer program (also known as P2P), or by going to a website where it was running in the background. It is also possible to get the program simply by clicking on a link that a friend sends you through email, which is why it is very important to make sure that you have an antispyware solution checking every email that you get.

Removing Antivirus Live

There are two basic ways to ensure Antivirus Live removal. The first is to handle it on your own. While this is a great option for experienced computer users, it's probably not the best option if you're fairly new to this or if you prefer surfing the internet to writing your own code. It's a complicated process, and the wrong move here or there could leave you in a bit of a lurch. If, however, you insist on handling manual removal, a list of files to eliminate appears at the end of this article.

Perhaps the best way to remove Antivirus Live is to install a solid security suite that includes antivirus protection and antispyware protection. Even if you already have reliable antivirus protection, you won't be able to get this program off your machine. It's not a virus - it's rogue security software, and that means you'll need something a bit stronger to take the edge off here. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes has free malware removal) is one good choice. Whatever you choose, make certain it has an easy-to-use interface that will help you keep it updated as well as an automatic scan scheduler to help prevent problems like this from occurring in the future. Keep in mind that you need antispyware protection, and while there are lots of amazingly good options out there, there are almost as many rogue applications, so do a bit of research before you make your final choice to avoid any problems.

As authentic as it looks, Antivirus Live is not the security software you want protecting your machine.

In order to remove Antivirus Live manually, you'll need to eliminate the following:

Program Files:

[random]sysguard.exe

Registry Entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareAvScan
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerDownload "RunInvalidSignatures" = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings "ProxyOverride" = ""
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings "ProxyServer" = "http=127.0.0.1:5555"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesAssociations "LowRiskFileTypes" = ".exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesAttachments "SaveZoneInformation" = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "[random]"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "[random]"

Directories:

%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Data[RANDOM CHARACTERS]
%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Data[RANDOM CHARACTERS][random]sysguard.exe

Removing Antivirus Live Automatically/Safely

For free automatic removal we recommend using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program is widely recommended by reputable third-party sites, so you can be reasonably confident of its ability to safely get rid of Antivirus Live and any hidden Trojans. As a precaution we recommend double checking your system with Spyware Doctor. This program requires paid registration to enable deletions, however it has a money back guaranteed and is the top of the line in malware removal. It should catch malware that evades Malwarebytes and block anything that tries to reinstal itself.

Remove Antivirus Live Now:

1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spyware Doctor  
2. Run Reimage PC Repair Online to check for malware damage and repair if required.
3. Run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
4. Remove all the detected infections (free).
5. Run a scan with Spyware Doctor
6. Remove any remaining infections
7. Reboot and rescan with Spyware Doctor. Your computer should now be clean.

Important note: If Malwarebytes is blocked by malware then run Chameleon (Start Menu → All Programs → MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware → Tools → Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Chameleon). If you need further help removing Antivirus Live please email us at info@removeadware.com.au or call for personal assistance on toll-free number 888-655-3453, within the USA and Canada.

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