Unigray
Unigray Antivirus is a fake security program that will attempt to install itself on computer by means of a Trojan. Unigray virus also spreads through fake security websites and fake multimedia websites. These site commonly asked user to download a deceitful file. Most commonly, this virus masquerades as useful program required by the web site and is essential to the operation of visited web page. When installed on the computer, Unigray will modify various settings and system files that will make the rogue program to start automatically. Some pop-ups and warning messages will be displayed trying to convince users into obtaining the Unigray registered version.
Remove Unigray Antivirus immediately when a symptoms are observed inside the PC. The longer it resides, the more damages it can cause. Below is an easy to follow guide to remove Unigray.
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Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Characteristics (Analysis)
Once Unigray is executed, it immediately installs relevant files and folders under “Program Files” of the root drive. Then, it targets the registry to add value that will allow Unigray to run every time Windows starts.
Rogue programs are not the same as virus or Trojan that instantly spreads on the infected computer and neighboring systems. Rogue anti-virus do not replicate. Its main objective is to provide misleading scenario that may convince victims on the importance of the endorsed software.
Malware Behavior
This fake application reports non-existent infected files on the computer. This scare tactics then advise user to acquire the paid version to be able to clean detected viruses and remove identified errors.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Unigray" = "%ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Unigray Antivirus.exe"Associated Files and Folders:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Unigray Antivirus.lnk %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Unigray Antivirus.exe %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\unins000.dat %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\unins000.exe %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Data\PrgBar.gif %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Unigray Antivirus on the Web.url %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Unigray Antivirus.lnk %ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Uninstall Unigray Antivirus.lnk
How to Remove Unigray
1. Kill any running process that belongs to Unigray.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for the following files and click End Task.
Unigray Antivirus.exe
2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Unigray" = "%ProgramFiles%\Unigray Antivirus\Unigray Antivirus.exe"
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.
3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please Update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.
4. Delete all files dropped by Unigray.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Associated Files and Folders.'