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Do you know what Antivirus 360 is?

DESCRIPTION

Antivirus 360 is another rogue anti-spyware program that is named to trick users into thinking that it is related to a well-known security tool such as Norton 360. Antivirus 360 is nothing like Norton or any other reputable security tool. The Zlob Trojan may be responsible for installing the Antivirus 360 program onto computers over the internet without the permission of the computer operator.

Antivirus 360 is basically 360 degrees of utter destruction. When Antivirus 360 is installed it will promote the purchase of the full version through scare tactics usually from popups and fake alert messages. The Antivirus 360 messages usually tell you that it is identified or found an infecting or error on your system. These messages are totally bogus and cannot be trusted.

In non-techie terms:
Antivirus 360 cannot be trusted. Antivirus 360 should never be installed or purchased under any circumstances. If you install Antivirus 360 you may risk damaging your computer. You may notice that your system no longer runs at full speed or you may loose data if you install Antivirus 360. Antivirus 360 may go as far as marking other normal windows files as parasites. Do not fall for these tricks. Remove Antivirus 360 and save yourself from having damaged computer.

Aliases: Antivirus 360, Antivirus360, A360.

Antivirus 360 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Antivirus 360 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Antivirus 360 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Antivirus 360 will be removed completely. So read the Antivirus 360 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 Antivirus 360 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Antivirus 360 if found.
2. To stop Antivirus 360 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 Antivirus 360 processes:
   %PROGRAMFILES%\A360\av360.exe
   av_360.exe
   %PROGRAMFILES%\360\antivirus.exe
   %USERPROFILE%\desktop\av_360.exe
   av360.exe
   av_360[1].exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To unregister Antivirus 360 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 Antivirus 360 registry keys:

   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus 360
   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\A360
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\13376694984709702142491016734454
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "13376694984709702142491016734454
   

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 Antivirus 360 Directories.
   To find Antivirus 360 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

   Search and delete the following Antivirus 360 directories:
   %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 360
   %ProgramFiles%\A360
   

   Right-click on the Antivirus 360 folder and select Delete.

   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Antivirus 360 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Antivirus 360 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove Antivirus 360 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Antivirus 360 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Antivirus 360 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 Antivirus 360 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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