AddAntivirus.com Removal Guide

Do you know what AddAntivirus.com is?

AddAntivirus.com is a webpage that is malicious in content. AddAntivirus.com is a malicious web site that advertises and sells the MS Antispyware 2009 rogue anti-spyware program. If you know about rogue anti-spyware programs then you will realize that they are completely useless applications that should never be purchased.

AddAntivirus.com only adds to the confusion of many computer users where they may download and purchase MS Antispyware 2009, which is a big mistake, from the AddAntivirus.com website. You must never do this.

In non-techie terms:
AddAntivirus.com is a complete scam that was probably developed by the same group of hackers who created MS Antispyware 2009. It is highly advisable that you always avoid AddAntivirus.com or any other website similar to AddAntivirus.com that may promote MS Antispyware 2009.

Aliases: AddAntivirus.com, MS Antispyware 2009.

Name: AddAntivirus.com
AddAntivirus.com WHOIS Information:
Website IP Address: 64.191.12.37
Registrar URL: http://www.PublicDomainRegistry.com
Registrar: DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
Domain Name: ADDANTIVIRUS.COM
Updated Date: 23-Jan-2009
Creation Date: 22-Jan-2009
Expiration Date: 22-Jan-2010
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.ADDANTIVIRUS.COM 64.191.12.37
NS2.ADDANTIVIRUS.COM 64.191.12.38

AddAntivirus.com website image:

AddAntivirus.com popup warning message:

Name: Interinetskim.com
Interinetskim.com WHOIS Information:
Website IP Address: 94.247.2.253
Registrar URL: http://www.webnames.ru
Registrar: REGTIME LTD.
Domain Name: INTERINETSKIM.COM
Updated Date: 16-Feb-2009
Creation Date: 16-Feb-2009
Expiration Date: 16-Feb-2010
Domain (DNS) servers in listed order:
NS1.INTERINETSKIM.COM 94.247.2.253
NS2.INTERINETSKIM.COM 94.247.2.254

AddAntivirus.com Automatic Removal Instructions

AddAntivirus.com Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AddAntivirus.com manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There's no guarantee that AddAntivirus.com will be removed completely. So read the AddAntivirus.com removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall AddAntivirus.com Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AddAntivirus.com if found.
2. To stop AddAntivirus.com processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you'll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these AddAntivirus.com processes:
   c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\CrucialSoft Ltd\MS AntiSpyware 2009\msas2009.exe
   %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\CrucialSoft Ltd\MS AntiSpyware 2009\msas2009.exe
   msas2009.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select "End task".
3. To unregister AddAntivirus.com registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these AddAntivirus.com registry keys:

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\MS AntiSpyware 2009 5.7
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\MS AntiSpyware 2009 5.7
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CrucialSoft Ltd
   Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Drivers\Video\Options\4E8D9EBF-122C-42BD-A8CB-7E59C9CC08BA
   CrucialSoft Ltd\MS AntiSpyware 2009
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CrucialSoft Ltd\MS AntiSpyware 2009
   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\MS AntiSpyware 2009
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "MS AntiSpyware 2009"
   

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove AddAntivirus.com Directories.
   To find AddAntivirus.com directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following AddAntivirus.com directories:
   %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\CrucialSoft Ltd\MS AntiSpyware 2009
   %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\MS AntiSpyware 2009
   
   Right-click on the AddAntivirus.com folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying 'Are you sure you want to remove the folder AddAntivirus.com and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?', click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying 'Renaming, moving or deleting AddAntivirus.com could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?', click Yes.
6. To remove AddAntivirus.com icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You've completed the AddAntivirus.com manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AddAntivirus.com problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There's no guarantee that AddAntivirus.com will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.