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MicroAV Security Center Removal Guide

MicroAV Security Center Description

How can I Detect MicroAV Security Center?

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

MicroAV Security Center Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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MicroAV Security Center Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of MicroAV Security Center manual removal instructions and MicroAV Security Center components listed to help you remove MicroAV Security Center 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 MicroAV Security Center.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find MicroAV Security Center Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "MicroAV Security Center" 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 "MicroAV Security Center", 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 MicroAV Security Center in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove MicroAV Security Center 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 "MicroAV Security Center" process by name.
3. Select the "MicroAV Security Center" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "MicroAV Security Center" processes files:
5. c:\Program Files\MSA\MSA.exe MicroAV Security Center.exe MicroAV.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove MicroAV Security Center 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 "MicroAV Security Center" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "MicroAV Security Center" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Antivirus" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Antivirus" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiVirus HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSA HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.key
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other MicroAV Security Center 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 "MicroAV Security Center" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "MicroAV Security Center" processes files:
9. c:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\MicroAV Security Center.lnk c:\Program Files\MSA\msa1.dat c:\Program Files\MSA\msa0.dat c:\Program Files\MSA\MSA.cpl c:\Program Files\MSA\MSA.exe c:\Program Files\MSA c:\WINDOWS\system32\MSA.cpl Uninstall MicroAV Security Center.lnk MicroAV Security Center.lnk MicroAV Security Center.exe MicroAV.exe
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MicroAV Security Center Recommendation

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

If you believe you have MicroAV Security Center installed on your computer, check for MicroAV Security Center with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

To learn more on MicroAV Security Center, see our MicroAV Security Center resource section below.

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

MicroAV Security Center 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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MicroAV Security Center Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from MicroAV Security Center 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 MicroAV Security Center 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 MicroAV Security Center automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove MicroAV Security Center 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 MicroAV Security Center from infecting your computer.

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

Since new MicroAV Security Center 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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