AntiAdware System Scanner
AntiAdware System Scanner carries the slogan of “Online protection against malicious software.” In reality, AntiAdware System Scanner is not qualified to be called security software. The fact that this program works side-by-side with a Trojan signifies that it is a must-removed application. Once the malware is executed, more annoyances will appear including fake alerts and browser hijacking. While still on the system, this potentially unwanted application will continue to promote different kinds of rogue programs.
AntiAdware System Scanner is counterfeit software. Therefore, there is no assurance that having the paid version will benefit the consumer. It can only be sold when unfair marketing techniques comes into play. Otherwise, who would buy an unknown product that only detects threats through simulated scanning?
Stay away from this potentially unwanted program by keeping your antivirus software updated. It is also essential that you download latest updates and patches for your operating system. Keep in mind that Trojan is specifically crafted to look for outdated program and security flaws. If Trojan goes in, there is a huge possibility that AntiAdware System Scanner can penetrate the system as well.
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Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Malware Behavior
When AntiAdware System Scanner is successfully installed, it immediately launches a virus scan. It mimics the appearance of some antivirus application to deceive user of its genuine intention. This malware is specifically designed to convince victims that paid version is eligible to make the PC free of viruses.
How to Remove AntiAdware System Scanner
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of AntiAdware System Scanner
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove AntiAdware System Scanner without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found here or on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
5. Go to Online Virus Scanner list and run a virus scan. This may require plug-ins, add-on or Activex object, please install if you want to proceed with scan.
6. After completing the necessary download, your system is now ready for online virus scanning.
7. Select an option in which you can thoroughly scan the computer to make sure that it will find and delete entirely all infections not detected on previous scan.
8. Remove or delete all detected items.
9. When scanning is finished you may now restart the computer in normal mode.