Remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 Adware – Fake ESET Antivirus Removal
E-Set Antivirus 2011 is a malicious product that bewilders users with its appearance of striking resemblance to renowned AV tool of ESET. The latter is a pretty legitimate software product that has nothing to do with the counterfeit.
Distribution of the pseudo-ESET software is usually made through the online ads such as fake virus scanners. Other methods are used as well to introduce this program, including those implying no participation and notification of user, e.g. introduction by means of a backdoor trojan.
The adware consist of web browser helper object and a generator of alerts. The browser helper is known as a hijacker infection exploiting browser vulnerabilities to confuse user and to promote the fake AV tool. The alerts generator provides a schedule flow of popups installed as a part of E-Set Antivirus 2011.
In particular, the following annoyance is made by the adware hijacker. It exploited a vulnerability in Image File Execution Options to show alert notifying of inability to open certain page (“web page request has been cancelled”).
The adware generates multiple threat detection alerts and demands its activation. The code below has been obtained to facilitate E-Set Antivirus 2011 removal. ABC12-DEF34-GHI56-JKL789. The code may be out of date when you use it
In no way you are recommended to agree on purchasing the adware activation code though. Reliable antivirus will remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 adware without any need of activating it. Click here to get rid of E-Set Antivirus 2011 applying SpywareDoctor antispyware that keeps track of its recent developments, as well as of other emerging computer threats.
Automatic removal of E-Set Antivirus 2011:
The infection may be supported by other threats. Threats unrelated to it are also likely to harm your computer system. That is why scanning computer for malware and viruses is advised in any instance, needless to say of the cases when the threat identification difficulties occur.
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If E-Set Antivirus 2011 blocks remover download:
Where E-Set Antivirus 2011 attempts to evade its removal and terminates or disallows true antispyware downloading, the problem is usually resolved when you run your OS in safe mode. To start Safe Mode session, please restart your computer and before Windows starts loading press F8 and hold it until you enter Windows Advanced Options Menu; by using your keyboard choose the following option: Safe Mode with Networking, and let Windows start in Safe Mode. Try to download the antispyware of your choice again. If E-Set Antivirus 2011 still blocks remover download – act as follows:
Step 1: click Start at the left bottom corner of your monitor
Step 2: choose Run in its menu
Step 3: type “command” in the line and click OK or press Enter
Step 4: in the window that is to appear type “notepad”
Step 5: once notepad is open, insert the following text into Notepad by copy and paste:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@=”exefile”
“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]
Step 6: save the resulted file as “exefix.reg” (no quotes) at the Desktop. When saving, please choose All Files at the “Save As” drop-down list. Open “exefix.reg” file (on your Desktop) and press “Yes”. After that you can download Spyware Doctor and other legitimate anti-spyware applications or remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 files and registry entries manually.
Step 7: To fix .exe files running download and run this for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download Spyware Doctor to remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 malware
Manual removal of E-Set Antivirus 2011:
E-Set Antivirus 2011 manual removal means that you have relevant skills for managing .dll files and PC registry. After you remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 manually, we still highly recommend you due to the reasons explained above to perform free scan for malware. Follow the relevant link above to start free scan (click on “Download Spyware Doctor to remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 malware”).
Delete E-Set Antivirus 2011 related files and folders:
%ProgramFiles%\E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011\
%ProgramFiles%\E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011\E-Set Antivirus 2011.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\E-Set Antivirus 2011 Antivirus 2011.lnk
%System%\msiexecs.exe
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011\
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011\E-Set Antivirus 2011 Antivirus 2011.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011\Uninstall.lnk
Delete E-Set Antivirus 2011 registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A88246
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mon246
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011″ = ‘%ProgramFiles%\E-Set Antivirus 2011 2011\E-Set Antivirus 2011.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform “WinNT-A8I 16.03.2011″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\chrome.exe “Debugger” = ‘msiexecs.exe -sb’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\firefox.exe “Debugger” = ‘msiexecs.exe -sb’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\iexplore.exe “Debugger” = ‘msiexecs.exe -sb’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\opera.exe “Debugger” = ‘msiexecs.exe -sb’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\safari.exe “Debugger” = ‘msiexecs.exe -sb’
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I fell victim to the fake Eset and was wondering if there was anything I could do about it? My system was literally crashing until I purchased there “service” and then miraculously it stopped once I entered my payment info. My internet access was restored only when I paid them. How can I prevent this from happening again? I thought a had a decent antivirus but I am guessing not. How does your product rate against others?
Thank you,
Jennifer Weidman