AntiVermins Removal Guide
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Do you know what AntiVermins is?
DESCRIPTION
AntiVermins is a variant of AntiVerminser and AntiVermeans which are rogue anti-spyware programs. AntiVermins uses deceiving tactics with ads and popups to get users to purchase a full version of the AntiVermins program. AntiVermins may be installed on a user’s computer without knowing through the download of a Trojan or malware.
Do you ever get a security alert popup message that says this?
System detected virus activities. These may impact the performance of your computer. Please, use antimalware software to clean and protect your system from parasite programs. Click this balloon to get all available software.
Aliases: AntiVerminser, AntiVermeans
In non-techie terms: Do not under any circumstances download, install or purchase the AntiVermins program. AntiVermins conducts illicit installation methods to extort money from you. AntiVermins may ask you to purchase a full version of the rogue anti-spyware program, if you are prompted to do so, do not download any product from AntiVermins messages or popups.
AntiVermins Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
AntiVermins Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AntiVermins manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that AntiVermins will be removed completely. So read the AntiVermins 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.
- Uninstall AntiVermins Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AntiVermins if found. - To stop AntiVermins 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 AntiVermins processes:
AntiVerminsPro.exe
av_setup_v2_1[1].exe
antivermins.exe
av_setup[1].exeFor each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- To Unregister AntiVermins DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these AntiVermins DLLs:
cvnzie.dll
hjpprpu.dll
kuhmk.dll
kcaofg.dll
cthkpcv.dll
msvcr71.dll
msvcp71.dll
rosdzop.dll
vwfps.dllTo locate the AntiVermins DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type AntiVermins and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the AntiVermins DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister AntiVermins 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 AntiVermins registry keys: - 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.
- Remove AntiVermins Directories.
To find AntiVermins directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following AntiVermins directories:
[ADD_PARASITENAME_FILES]
Right-click on the AntiVermins folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove AntiVermins icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the AntiVermins manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AntiVermins 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 AntiVermins will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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