How to Remove AV Protection 2011 – Step by Step Instructions
Remove AV Protection 2011
AV Protection 2011 is a new addition to the Rogue.Win-AVPro fake rogue anti-virus class. This new infection is a match to Cloud Protection or OpenCloud Antivirus, but with a different name. This name changing strategy allows these fake programs to get more distribution. Along with faking the customer into purchasing this rogue program, AV Protection 2011 will also cause your computer to run very slow, numerous crashes, and stop legitimate programs from downloading. We’re sure you’re experiencing these issues if you’re infected by AV Protection 2011.
Illustration of AV Protection 2011
What is AV Protection 2011
AV Protection 2011 shows fake scan results on your computer to trick you into purchasing. The number one goal is to trick unknowing customers into purchasing their fake software. Never attempt to purchase this program as it can also steal your credit card information and other personal information. If you did purchase AV Protection 2011, please call your credit card company and notify them of the fraudulent order.
Below are step by step instructions on how to remove AV Protection 2011.
Step by Step Removal Instructions for AV Protection 2011
- Start Windows in safe mode by rebooting your system. You can do this by rebooting your system and hitting the F8 button on your keyboard upon reboot. After hitting the F8 button, you will see a screen that says, ‘Advanced Boot Options’ or ‘Windows Advanced Windows Menu’. Arrow down to where it says ‘Safe Mode with Networking’ and hit enter. You should now be in safe mode.
- Start Internet Explorer and go to Menu > Tools > Internet options. Click the connections tab and select LAN settings. In the LAN Settings, go to proxy server and uncheck “Use Proxy Server for Your LAN”. Now your browsing should be resumed without the interruption of AV Protection 2011.
- Download Malwarebytes by clicking on the following link: Click Here to Start Removing AV Protection 2011
- Save the file to your desktop.
- After you see the file saved to the desktop, close all open windows and applications running on the computer.
- Locate the Malwarebytes file on your desktop and run it. (the file name is called mbam-setup.exe)
- Once the installation starts, the options Update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware should be left checked. (this will make sure you get the latest version of Malwarebytes upon installation)
- Malwarebytes will now launch. Once you see the Malwarebytes interface, go ahead and Perform a Full Scan.
- After the full scan is complete, you can start the removal process of AV Protection 2011.
- Click the Remove Selected button and allow Malwarebytes to start the removal process.
- After the removal process is done, close the Malwarebytes interface.
- Reboot your computer; you have successfully removed AV Protection 2011 from your system.
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