What is AVCare?
- Type: Spyware
- Category: Rogue Programs
- Discovered: 22 September 2009
- Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor
1. Introduction
This fake computer security program belongs to a class of rogues. The program is considered as a fraudulent because of its ability to deceive user and force him into buying inefficient tool. AVCare is also known as a scareware for:
AVCare is configured so that it will launch main malicious process and start computer scan each time operating system is booted.
its multiple and fraudulent warning messages about computer infections (Remote Attack Alert, Security Center Alert, Your system is infected);
exaggerated computer scan report, which contains well known virus names under legitimate Windows system files.
any Remove Now!, Register Now or Activate protection button activation will lead towards fake product purchase.
All of above mentioned AVCare behaviour is a scam and should not be trusted.AVCare is configured so that it will launch main malicious process and start computer scan each time operating system is booted.
2. AVCare removal tools:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
- Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)
3. Screenshot:

4. AVCare files:
AvCare.exe5. Hijackthis entries:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AV Care] C:\Program Files\AV Care\AvCare.exe