What is ContraVirus?

Type: Spyware
Category: Rogue Programs
Discovered: 11 June 2007
Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor

1. Introduction

ContraVirus is one of the Fake Antispyware programs. ContraVirus is recognized by an extra icon in the taskbar area constantly reporting that the system is infected. ContraVirus is annoying and useless PC application and should be eliminated immediately. It can penetrate Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista. The annoying this is that user is being persuaded to buy licensed program version to secure the system from future intruders.
ContraVirus can also be named as: Contra Virus.

2. ContraVirus removal tools:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)

3. Screenshot:

4. ContraVirus files:

cvantispam.dll, dbghelp.dll, extension.dll, msvcp71.dll, msvcr71.dll, plugin.dll, toolbarnotifierps.dll, wincom27.dll, ext32inc.dll
ContraVirus.exe, ContraVirusPro.exe, toolbarnotifier.exe, uninst.exe

5. Hijackthis entries:

O2 Entries: O2 - BHO: IEExtension Class - {DBE5BEE8-F032-11DB-826A-C4BB56D89593} - C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\secieaddin.dll O3 Entries: O3 - Toolbar: Ad-Protect Toolbar - {EA038DDD-0FE0-41f5-BA60-FC3660529E71} - C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\ToolBand.dll O4 Entries: O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ContraVirus] C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\ContraVirus.exe /s O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ContraVirus] C:\Program Files\ContraVirus\ContraVirusPro.exe /s