Fast Windows Antivirus 2011

8 April 2011 Rogue 4 Comments

Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 is a rogue security software that is introduce by a fake online virus scanner. This scanner will mimic Windows explorer in order to deceive user that the scanning process is running locally. In fact, the Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 virus scan is running on the server of the malicious web site where visitor is redirected by a Trojan infection. At the end of the scan, it will provide Windows Security Alert and state that several infections are detected on the computer. An advice to download an unregistered version of Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 is displayed. When you click on it, this will automatically download and install Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 on local hard drive. Then it carries a modification on your system, adding files and registry entries that will make the fake anti-virus to run each time Windows starts.

Installing Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 is the worst decision one can ever made when undergoing this state. The best thing to do is ignore every links, prompts and web sites it wants you to click. Disconnect the computer from the Internet to avoid contact with other related malware. Immediately run a full scan of the system using anti-malware and anti-virus software. It is best to install an anti-malware program that can provide real-time scan to block harmful files and unwanted Internet traffic.

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Technical Details and Additional Information:

Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Added Registry Entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[random].exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[random]"

Associated Files and Folders:

%UserProfile%\Desktop\Fast Windows Antivirus 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Fast Windows Antivirus 2011\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Fast Windows Antivirus 2011\Fast Windows Antivirus 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Fast Windows Antivirus 2011\Uninstall Fast Windows Antivirus 2011.lnk
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].dll
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].exe
%AllUsersProfile%\[random]
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].exe

Manual Removal Procedure

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on keyboard to stop the process associated to "Fast Windows Antivirus 2011". When Windows Task Manager opens, go to Processes tab. Find and end this process.
(random characters).exe

2. You need to update your installed antivirus software. Please connect to the Internet and download the most recent database. This is a one-click process from your AV program’s console.
3. Thoroughly scan the computer and remove any threats found by your antivirus program. If delete option is not available, your best next choice is to quarantine the infected file. There is also a need to manually locate and delete malicious files. Please see the file section for items that are relevant to Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 Virus.

4. Next, you need to remove registry entries created by Fast Windows Antivirus 2011. Please refer to registry section to view entries related to the rogue program. [how to edit registry]
5. Exit registry editor when you are done.

6. Get rid of Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 start-up entry by going to Start > Run, type msconfig on the "Open" dialog box. It will launch a new window containing System Configuration Utility. Click on the Startup tab and uncheck the following item.
(random characters).exe

7. Click Apply. You need to restart Windows.

Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 Virus Removal Tool

For not so technical users that cannot comprehend with the manual removal. This automatic detection and cleaner is recommended. However, you need to download and install a tool to complete this process. The tool is free to download. We highly advise the use of this program to automatically delete all files and registry entries created by Fast Windows Antivirus 2011. Remember that erasing system files required by the operating system may cause erratic behavior. It may also lead to system malfunction. Proceed with Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 automatic removal.

Using Portable SuperAntiSpyware:
To thoroughly remove the virus, it is best to do a separate scan of another security program so that other infected files not detected by anti-virus application can be remove as well. Click here to download and run SAS Portable Scanner.