AntivirusBEST Removal Guide
Do you know what AntivirusBEST is?
DESCRIPTION
AntivirusBEST (Antivirus-BEST.com) is a fake anti-spyware program that uses illicit actions to entice users to purchase a full version of the program. AntivirusBEST is known to be installed automatically through a Trojan such as Zlob. Zlob can come from a fake video codec download or a malicious source over the Internet. Possible AntivirusBEST warning messages that may appear on your PC when you’ve been infected with a Trojan or BHO:
“AntivirusBEST
Privacy Violation alert!
AntivirusBEST detected a Privacy Violation. A program is
secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet
host. click here to block this activity by removing the threat
(Recomended).”
Once your system has AntivirusBEST installed, you may witness fake system scans being performed on your computer. The results cannot be trusted. It is all part of a scam where AntivirusBEST attempts to get you to purchase a full version of the AntivirusBEST application.
In non-techie terms:
AntivirusBEST is an illegitimate security program. Do not ever trust AntivirusBEST for your security or spyware removal needs. It is also wise to avoid download, installation or purchase of AntivirusBEST.
Aliases: Antivirus-BEST, Antivirus BEST.
AntivirusBEST Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
AntivirusBEST Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. AntivirusBEST manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that AntivirusBEST will be removed completely. So read the AntivirusBEST 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 AntivirusBEST Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall AntivirusBEST if found. - To stop AntivirusBEST 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 AntivirusBEST processes:
AntivirusBEST.lnk
abest.exe
Installer.exe
svchost.exe
PreInstaller[1].exe
ABEST.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister AntivirusBEST DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these AntivirusBEST DLLs:
QWProtect.dll
To locate the AntivirusBEST DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type AntivirusBEST and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the AntivirusBEST 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 AntivirusBEST 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 AntivirusBEST 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 AntivirusBEST Directories.
To find AntivirusBEST directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following AntivirusBEST directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the AntivirusBEST folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder AntivirusBEST and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting AntivirusBEST could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove AntivirusBEST icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the AntivirusBEST manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your AntivirusBEST problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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