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Avstartpc.com

Posted: March 7, 2011

Avstartpc.com is a malicious website advertising rogue anti-spyware application Virus Clear 2011. Avstartpc.com attempts to trick unaware computer users into purchasing allegedly registered version of Virus Clear 2011 rogue software. Virus Clear 2011 is a scam and all security threats shown by this bogus program should be ignored. Use a reputable malware remover to remove Virus Clear 2011. This will help you to eliminate Avstartpc.com browser hijacker too.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "ProxyEnable" = "1"
    2 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "ProxyServer" = "http=127.0.0.1:33921"

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter "Enabled" = "0"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "ProxyOverride" = ""HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]
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