How to remove AV Security Suite virus?

Question

I tried following the instructions on here:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-av-security-suite

But it didn't work.

Every time I try to open any program - Malwarebytes, AVG, Spybot Search & Destroy - I get a "Application cannot be executed. The file [] is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?" message.

I tried installing HijackThis but I get the same message. What do I do?

Answer 1

Try doing this in safe mode with networking (reboot, press F8 while booting up, choose from menu)

OR rightclicking on program and choosing run as administrator (on VISTA/windows 7).

You could run hijackthis if you rename executable to .com instead of .exe

Also, it might work if you kill AV security suite processes using task manager or process explorer ( http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx ). Check this guide for processes to kill : http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-av-security-suite

Answer 2

I just fixed this...



As many have said go to the sites to get rid of virus, but the problem is i couldn't get online to fix it. I tried many things to get going, even a restore (wouldn't let me for drive errors that wouldn't fix). The way I got the program to leave me alone long enough to turn it off was to restart my computer, as soon as i signed in Ctrl+Alt+Del >Start Task Manager>Processes> then scroll down to the one that says JDJJ....something like that...click it>End Process and presto! you have control of your computer long enough to fix your issue the way others have said.



Daniel

Answer 3

try Doing this.



1. Start the computer normally and on the start menu, click run and type Msconfig, then Click the start-up tab. Make sure that Av security suite is disabled on start-up.

2. Download Avast and Malwarebytes from a different computer onto a flash drive.

3. Boot into safe mode with networking, and Install the 2 programs, then update.

4. Right click my computer, properties, then turn off your system restore.

5. Scan with Avast and quarantine anything found, restart back into safe mode, and then scan with Malwarebytes. quarantine, and Then restart the computer regularly.

6. Turn your system restore back on, and Make sure You Keep up-to-date security.

Answer 4

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first you should try activating the programs in safe mode just restart your computer and keep hitting F8 it will give you the option of starting in safe mode, if you cant start the programs there then try the rescue disk.



ya its locked your computer watch this its a tutorial on how to make a rescue disk these disks are similar to butabl anti virus disks but eseor to make



http://www.youtube.com/user/mrizos#p/search/2/N4lTAgDH9pw



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Answer 5

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Answer 6

You can run antivirus and antispyware programs, but the sad fact is if you have found one virus on your computer, you probably have several. Cleaning the computer now requires you to follow these steps, because modern viruses and spyware entrench themselves in files that your computer needs in order to run:



1. Virus-check your data files (not application files-- you have installer CDs for those).

2. Back up the data files, getting them off your hard drive.

3. Get your original operating system CDs that came with your computer.

4. Boot your computer from the operating system CD.

5. Select the option that erases your hard drive and then reinstall your system software.

6. Turn on your software firewall that came with your operating system.

7. Reconnect to the internet, and download *all* Windows updates, no matter how long it takes.

8. Reinstall your application software, and update the applications as much as you can.

9. Reinstall your data files.

10. Create a limited user account on your system that does *not* have administrator access, and web surf only from this account.



Yes, this is a pain in the butt. No, there is no other way. No, antivirus and antispyware programs cannot fix this problem on its own.



So, what do you do in the future?



1. Never click on links you find in an e-mail.

2. Never open an e-mail attachment, ever.

3. Only download files from a reputable website that you know is on the up-and-up.

4. Never use bit-torrent and other file-sharing programs.

5. Never use an unsolicited drive-checking site.

6. Turn off all java and java scripting by default, and only enable java and java scripting for sites that you know you can trust.

7. Never read an unsolicited e-mail, and delete spam immediately. It is possible to be hacked by reading an e-mail alone.



Please adhere to the 'dont's' I provided above, because you will have to repeat the cleaning steps that I listed first *every time you get infected.* Anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are good to have, but they are a second line of defense. The best way to protect your system is you, and changing your behavior.



Good luck!

Answer 7

You need to run your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to do this you need to restart you computer and press F8 when you see the manufacturer's name on the screen. After you have done this you will be able to run Malwarebytes. Do the full scan to find all of the instances of the rogue antivirus. Any issues email me.

Answer 8

AV Security suite is a rogue spyware fake program that appaears to be an antivirus although its a virus itself. av secuirty suite virus can be removed using an anti malware program like malware bytes or super anti spyware. if unfortunately u`r unable to use these programs to get rid of this virus, you should follow the manual removal instructions within the link below to manually remove security suite virus

http://techvts.com/security/av-security-suite-virus-removal-instructions/

Answer 9

http://www.tellmemark.com/security-essentials/ (my blog article)



this is a security program from microsoft and its free

Answer 10

Please see the link

http://askabouttech.com/how-to-remove-avg-free-antivirus/



But why non run MSCONFIG

disable start up items you don't want running and boot back into Safe Mode With Networking (keep pressing f5 as it boots).

Now maybe you can run System Restore and go back to a time before the problem occurred?

Answer 11

Follow this instructions to Remove AV Security Suite virus in you Computer.

Restart You Computer Safe Mode with Networking



1. Log out and reboot your machine.



2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.



3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.



4. Login. If the malware has changed your password, try logging in as

Administrator. By default, Administrator has no password.



5. The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different.



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