ContraVirus Removal Guide
Do you know what ContraVirus is?
DESCRIPTION
ContraVirus is a rogue anti-spyware program that may be installed through a downloaded Trojan. ContraVirus loads at Windows startup. Once infected with ContraVirus, it may display annoying popup advertisements and alerts. ContraVirus is very hard to remove from your system manually as it may reproduce itself at startup.
In non-techie terms: ContraVirus, like any other rogue anti-spyware program, is designed to use illicit tactics to extort money from you. ContraVirus creates a convincing environment making users believe ContraVirus can fix problems on your computer. ContraVirus may not fix any errors or issues on your computer. Do not under any circumstances download or purchase the ContraVirus program.
ContraVirus Automatic Removal Instructions
ContraVirus Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. ContraVirus manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that ContraVirus will be removed completely. So read the ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall ContraVirus if found. - To stop ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus processes:
TISKY009.exe
ContraVirus_Installer[1].exe
ContraVirus.exe
ContraVirusPro.exe
kihmacmA.exe
ToolBarNotifier.exeFor each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- To Unregister ContraVirus DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these ContraVirus DLLs:To locate the ContraVirus DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type ContraVirus and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus Directories.
To find ContraVirus directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following ContraVirus directories:
\ProgramFiles\ContraVirusRight-click on the ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the ContraVirus manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your ContraVirus 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 ContraVirus will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
ContraVirus Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
ContraVirus Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. ContraVirus manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that the infection will be removed completely. So read the 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 ContraVirus Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall the infection if found. - To stop ContraVirus 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 processes:
There are no processes.
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister ContraVirus DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these DLLs:
There are no dll's.
To locate the DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type ContraVirus and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the 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 ContraVirus 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 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 ContraVirus Directories.
To find infection directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the named folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the selected folder and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting a folder could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove ContraVirus icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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