Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a
Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a is a harmful computer Trojan that will arrive as a batch (.Bat) file. It mainly spread through spam email messages. Instant messaging applications are also utilized to propagate the Trojan by sending mass copy of a message containing links to the Trojan location.
Once inside the computer, Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a will alter various system settings that allow itself to run when Windows starts. It also disables processes that belong to legitimate security application to halt the operation of installed anti-virus applications.
On some instances, Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a is a false detection displayed on computers by rogue program called Security Master AV. This application aims on deceiving victims with a mixture of security alerts and fabricated virus scan results. If the threat uncovered this way, Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a does not exist on computer, rather it was an alert displayed trying to misinform computer users and attract them to purchase the registered version of the rogue program. The message states that:
Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a
Description: If your PC is running Windows XP, this Trojan will cease running. In all other cases, the Trojan will block the keyboard and mouse.
Recommended:
Please click “Remove all” button to erase all infected files and protect your PC
Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a Screen Shot:
How to Remove Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a
Here is a simple step-by-step procedure to remove Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a virus from an infected computer. Please follow the steps carefully.
1. Download removal software and save it on your Desktop or any accessible location of your hard drive.
2. After downloading, double-click on the file to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install the program using the “default” settings.
4. Before the installation completes, you need to update the database. - Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
5. Click Finish. Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before starting a scan. Please proceed with update to obtain the latest database necessary to detect and remove Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly and completely check all files, folders and registry entries for possible infection.
7. When scanning is finished, click on Show Results.
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. After removing items associated with Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a, it will prompt to restart the computer. Click Yes to complete the cleaning process.
10. When computer starts, open MalwareBytes Anti-Malware. Go to Quarantine tab and click on Delete All to fully remove all malicious items.
Note: Trojan.BAT.AnitV.a may prevent mbam-setup.exe from downloading and running. You can download and rename this program from a different computer before running it on infected system.