Do you know what Anti-Virus-1 is?
Anti-Virus-1 is a rogue anti-spyware program that some security sources believe comes from the same group of scammers that created the Antivirus 2010 fake anti-spyware program. Anti-Virus-1 or AntiVirus 1 is not number 1 for anything other than being the number one useless program for detection or removal of spyware.
Anti-Virus-1 claims to be a program that is able to assist you with detection and removal or spyware but we know through various sources and tests that Anti-Virus-1 is absolutely bogus. Anti-Virus-1 may come from a Trojan such as Zlob or Vundo where Anti-Virus-1 may be installed automatically without any interaction from the computer user.
In non-techie terms:
Anti-Virus-1 is not reliable despite whatever any website that promotes Anti-Virus-1 says. You must not ever trust Anti-Virus-1. Do not under any circumstances purchase Anti-Virus-1 because you will only be wasting your time and hard earned money.
Aliases: Anti-Virus-1, AntiVirus-1, Anti-Virus1, AntiVirus1.
Anti-Virus-1 Automatic Removal Instructions
Anti-Virus-1 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Anti-Virus-1 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There's no guarantee that Anti-Virus-1 will be removed completely. So read the Anti-Virus-1 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 Anti-Virus-1 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Anti-Virus-1 if found. - 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 Anti-Virus-1 Directories.
To find Anti-Virus-1 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following Anti-Virus-1 directories:
C:\Program Files\Anti-Virus-1
Right-click on the Anti-Virus-1 folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying 'Are you sure you want to remove the folder Anti-Virus-1 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?', click Yes.
Another message will appear saying 'Renaming, moving or deleting Anti-Virus-1 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?', click Yes. - To remove Anti-Virus-1 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You've completed the Anti-Virus-1 manual removal instructions!
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There's no guarantee that Anti-Virus-1 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.