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Internet Antivirus Removal Guide

Internet Antivirus Description

Internet Antivirus, also known as IA or InternetAntivirus, is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs in your computer system with the help of Trojan Zlob or other malicious methods. You may have also downloaded Internet Antivirus from a rogue website thinking it would remove your spyware threats. Once Internet Antivirus' trial version is installed, it will run a fake system scan to generate a list of spyware results that are supposedly found in your system. Along with this scan, popups and fake system alert messages may appear to "inform" you about your supposed infections.

If you click on any of these messages, you'll be redirected to InternetAntivirus' rogue website to further download Internet Antivirus' licensed version. Internet Antivirus.com will promote Internet Antivirus as a legit software, do not be tricked by its malicious tactics.

How can I Detect Internet Antivirus?

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

Internet Antivirus or InternetAntivirus Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Internet Antivirus Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Internet Antivirus manual removal instructions and Internet Antivirus components listed to help you remove Internet Antivirus 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 Internet Antivirus.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Internet Antivirus Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Internet Antivirus" 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 "Internet Antivirus", 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 Internet Antivirus in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Internet Antivirus" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\Internet Antivirus %AppData%\Internet Antivirus %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus
   

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Internet Antivirus 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 "Internet Antivirus" process by name.
3. Select the "Internet Antivirus" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Internet Antivirus" processes files:
5. IAvir.exe InternetAntivirus.exe %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus\unins000.exe %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\iv.exe c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\IAUpdater.exe c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\IAvir.exe c:\Program Files\IA\InternetAntivirus.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Internet Antivirus 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 "Internet Antivirus" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Internet Antivirus" registry entries:
5. Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC_IA HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Internet Antivirus" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce "3P_UDEC_IA" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run "iv" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Internet Antivirus_is1
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Internet Antivirus 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 "Internet Antivirus" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Internet Antivirus" processes files:
9. IAvir.exe InternetAntivirus.exe Uninstall Internet Antivirus.lnk Internet Antivirus Home Page.lnk Internet Antivirus.lnk Internet Antivirus %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus\unins000.exe %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus\Uninstall Internet Antivirus.lnk %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus\uill.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus\settings.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\iv.exe c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus\Purchase License.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus\Internet Antivirus Home Page.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus\Internet Antivirus.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Internet Antivirus.lnk c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\Languages c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\db\DBInfo.ver c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\db\ia080614.db c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\db\config.cfg c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\db c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\working.log c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\uninstall.ico c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\unins000.dat c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\Explorer.ico c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\Scanner.log c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\cookies.log c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\activate.ico c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\IAUpdater.exe c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus\IAvir.exe c:\Program Files\Internet Antivirus c:\Program Files\IA\InternetAntivirus.exe c:\Program Files\IA
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Internet Antivirus Recommendation

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

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

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

To learn more on Internet Antivirus, see our Internet Antivirus resource section below.

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Internet Antivirus 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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Internet Antivirus Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Internet Antivirus 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 Internet Antivirus 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 Internet Antivirus automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Internet Antivirus 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 Internet Antivirus from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Internet Antivirus 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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Internet Antivirus Screenshots

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

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