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Extra Antivir Removal Guide

Extra Antivir Description

Extra Antivir, or ExtraAntivir, is a rogue anti-spyware program and a clone of Rapid Antivirus. Once you're infected with Extra Antivir, you'll receive numerous fake popups that resemble Windows security alerts that state your computer is infected with malware.

Moreover, Extra Antivir may run a fake system scanner and then display fake system scan results stating that your system is flooded with malware. Extra Antivir may detect Windows files regmon.exe, cmd.exe, and mbam.exe as infections. Do not delete the Windows files Extra Antivir detects for they are legitimate files and to delete them may lead to your computer not working properly. Extra Antivir's deceptive methods are designed to push you to Extra Antivir's website (ExtraAntivir.com) or other malicious websites in order to purchase Extra Antivir's full version. Extra Antivir may launch on every Windows startup.

How can I Detect Extra Antivir?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Extra Antivir by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Extra Antivir files, it's possible that Extra Antivir will reappear after reboot. Follow the Extra Antivir detection and removal methods below.

Extra Antivir or ExtraAntivir Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Extra Antivir? To safely & quickly detect Extra Antivir, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Extra Antivir on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Extra Antivir and other malware threats.

Extra Antivir Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Extra Antivir manual removal instructions and Extra Antivir components listed to help you remove Extra Antivir from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Extra Antivir.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Extra Antivir Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Extra Antivir" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Extra Antivir", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Extra Antivir in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Extra Antivir" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\Extra Antivir %AppData%\Extra Antivir %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Extra Antivir
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Extra Antivir Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Extra Antivir" process by name.
3. Select the "Extra Antivir" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Extra Antivir" processes files:
5. %PROGRAMFILES%\extra antivir\securitycenter.exe securitycenter.exe Extra_Antivir.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Extra Antivir Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Extra Antivir" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Extra Antivir" registry entries:
5. Extra Antivir HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Extra Antivir
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Extra Antivir Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Extra Antivir" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Extra Antivir" processes files:
9. securitycenter.exe Extra_Antivir.exe Extra Antivir.lnk Start Extra Antivir.lnk %UserProfile%\Application Data\install_511_MHwzNnwxMDAwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_\Desc.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\install_511_MHwzNnwxMDAwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_\base2.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\install_511_MHwzNnwxMDAwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_\base.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\install_511_MHwzNnwxMDAwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_\spline.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\install_511_MHwzNnwxMDAwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_ %UserProfile%\Application Data\Extra Antivir\Extra Antivir.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\Extra Antivir %PROGRAMFILES%\extra antivir\securitycenter.exe
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Extra Antivir Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Extra Antivir and automatically remove Extra Antivir as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Extra Antivir installed on your computer, check for Extra Antivir with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Extra Antivir and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Extra Antivir files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Extra Antivir and other malware threats.

To learn more on Extra Antivir, see our Extra Antivir resource section below.

Extra Antivir Technical Details

The following Extra Antivir components and their MD5s:

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Extra Antivir is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

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Extra Antivir Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Extra Antivir and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Extra Antivir spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Extra Antivir automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Extra Antivir and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Extra Antivir from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Extra Antivir files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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Extra Antivir Screenshots

View Extra Antivir screenshots below and see for yourself how Extra Antivir looks like. Learn how to recognize Extra Antivir when it infects your machine.

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