Remove AntiMalware. Description and removal instructions
Title: AntiMalware | Also known as: Anti Malware | |
Type: Spyware |
Severity scale: (72 / 100) |
Once installed, AntiMalware rogue will be configured to start automatically each time you log on into Windows. The rogue program will display numerous infections and security threats but won’t let you remove them unless you first purchase the program. The reported infections are fake, but use real names. The list of reported infections:
Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp | Trojan.Win32.Agent.dcc |
Trojan-Clicker.HTML.IFrame.g | Virus.Win32.Hala.a |
Trojan-Downloader.JS.Multi.ca | Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Small.go |
Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Tiny.a | Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.q |
Backdoor.Win32.Kbot.al | Trojan-Spy.Win32.Iespy.od |
Trojan-PSW.Win32.Hangame.cp | Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Agent.bm |
Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t | Trojan-Clicker.Win32.NetBuie.b |
Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ak | Trojan-Downloader.HTML.Agent.aq |
Backdoor.Win32.Agent.ich | Trojan-Downloader.VBS.Agent.cd |
Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Checkin | Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.sd |
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.alr | Trojan-Downloader.NSIS.Agent.a |
Trojan-Dropper.Win32.VB.or | Net-Worm.Win32.DipNet.d |
To make things even worse, AntiMalware will block anti-virus software and even try to uninstall some of them. The rogue will attempt to uninstall NOD32 Antivirus, Kaspersky, AVG, BitDefender, avast!, Avira AntiVir, Sophos and other antivirus software. Furthermore, it will constantly display fake security alerts and notifications about supposedly detected harmful programs on your computer, network attacks, keyloggers and very dangerous viruses that may steal private information.
Network attack rejected!
Your computer is being attacked from remote host. Attack has been classified as Remote code execution attempt.
Timely AntiMalware removal is very important as this misleading application is able to download and install additional malware onto your computer. It may block System Restore, Task Manager and even disable safe mode. As you can see, this malware is quite dangerous. Most importantly, do not purchase it. If you have already done that, please contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Please use the removal guide below to remove AntiMalware from your computer manually for free. And last, but not least, scan your PC with a legitimate anti-spyware application to make sure if the system is not infected with other malware.
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Related files: creg.dat, 4otjesjty.mof, c.dat, 2pkmerkxt.mof, Uninstall AntiMalware.lnk, AntiMalware Support.lnk, Uninstall.exe, malw.db, help.ico, amext.dll, antimalware.exe
AntiMalware properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background
Automatic AntiMalware removal:
AntiMalware manual removal:
Kill processes:
antimalware.exe uninstall.exe
how to kill malicious processes
Delete registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5E2121EE-0300-11D4-8D3B-444553540000}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Active Security
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntiMalware
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersionNINSTALL\ANTIMALWARE
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “AntiMalware”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved “{5E2121EE-0300-11D4-8D3B-444553540000}”
how to unregister malicious DLLs
Delete files:
antimalware.exe amext.dll help.ico malw.db uninstall.exe AntiMalware Support.lnk Uninstall AntiMalware.lnk 4otjesjty.mof c.dat creg.dat
how to remove harmful files
Delete directories:
C:\Program Files\AntiMalware
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalware
%Temp%\