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Spyware name: General Antivirus

Date added: 27 January 2010 | Type: Rogue Programs

Description

General Antivirus is a corrupt anti-virus program, because of its inability to deal with computer viruses and malicious objects that may be posing serious risks.

Removal instructions

To remove this Spyware infection, download Spyware Doctor, install it and run full computer scan. At the end of the scan choose Fix Checked to start computer cleaning process.

Behavior

· Annoying pop-ups. Alerts and warnings appearring frequently and stating that the computer has been infected. It also can be promotional message asking to register or buy some rogue program.
· Disabled Task Manager. Blocked from opening either displaying some alert message or without it.
· Exaggerated PC scan reports. Even if the computer is clean scan report stating that the system is infected is generated.
· Fake Windows security alerts. Alerts that in appearance are identical to those displayed by Windows
· The risk of fraudulent payment. Frequent user persuading to buy rogue program license.

Files

C:\program files\General Antivirus\GenAvir.exe
c:\program files\General Antivirus\uninstall.exe

Symptoms in Hijackthis

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Windows logon process] C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\winlogon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [General Antivirus] "c:\program files\General Antivirus\GenAvir.exe" /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [inor] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\mui\041D\inor.exe"
O23 - Service: Guard Service (HTGrdEngine) - Unknown owner - C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\services.exe