This fake program is from the same family as AV Security Suite and Antivirus Soft scareware. The most annoying thing about Antivir Solution malware is that it actually blocks legitimate anti-virus and anti-malware programs. It also disables system tools and utilities such as Task Manager, Registry Editor and System restore. Antivir Solution Pro hijacks web browsers too. Some users might not be able to use Google search or look for any other assistance on the Internet. The rogue program configures Windows to use a proxy server. It intercepts the request and display fake security warnings or misleading websites that promote Antivir Solution Pro. What is more, the rogue program may redirect you to adult websites. The fake Internet Explorer alert reads:
"Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!".
Other fake alerts:
"Windows Security alert
Application cannot be executed. The file notepad.exe is infected.
Do you want to active your antivirus software now?"
"Antvirus software alert
Infiltration alert - Virus attack
Your computer is being attacked by internet virus. It could be a password stealing attack, a trojan - dropper or similar.
Threat: Win32/Nuqel.E
Threat: BankerFox.A"
Screensot of antiviractive.net
As you can see, this rogue program has only one purpose — to scare you into purchasing it. It's absolutely needless and even dangerous program. We strongly recommend you to remove Antivir Solution Pro from your computer as soon as possible. If you have already paid for it then contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Finally, please follow the removal instructions below and don’t hesitate to leave a comment if you have any questions or additional information about this virus. Good luck and be safe!
Antivir Solution Pro removal instructions (in Safe Mode with Networking):
1. Reboot your computer is "Safe Mode with Networking". As the computer is booting tap the "F8 key" continuously which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode with Networking" and press Enter key. Read more detailed instructions here: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm
NOTE: Login as the same user you were previously logged in with in the normal Windows mode.
2. Launch Internet Explorer. In Internet Explorer go to: Tools->Internet Options->Connections tab.
Click Lan Settings button and uncheck the checkbox labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN. Click OK.
3. Download at least one anti-malware program from the list below and run a full system scan.
NOTE: before saving the selected program onto your computer, please rename the installer to winlogon.exe or iexplore.exe. With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as Auto Infoistrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.
4. New threats appear every day. In order to protect your PC from such (new) infections we strongly recommend you to use ESET Smart Security.
Alternative Antivir Solution Pro removal instructions using HijackThis (in Normal mode):
1. Download iexplore.exe (NOTE: iexplore.exe file is renamed HijackThis tool from TrendMicro).
Launch the iexplore.exe and click "Do a system scan only" button.
If you can't open iexplore.exe file then download explorer.scr and run it.
2. Search for similar entries in the scan results:
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [ortplkfr] C:\Documents and Settings\[User]\Local settings\Application data\jgrpldf\rftpldtssd.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ortplkfr] C:\Documents and Settings\[User]\Local settings\Application data\jgrpldf\rftpldtssd.exe
The process name will be different in your case [SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]tssd.exe, located in C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Local settings\Application data\
Select all similar entries and click once on the "Fix checked" button. Close HijackThis tool.
3. Delete the follow file C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch\[RANDOM]TSSD.EXE-[RANDOM].pf
4. Download at least one anti-malware program from the list below and run a full system scan.
NOTE: before saving the selected program onto your computer, please rename the installer to winlogon.exe or iexplore.exe. With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as Auto Infoistrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.
Antivir Solution Pro associated files and registry values:
Files:
- %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]\
- %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]tssd.exe
- C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS] (Windows Vista & Windows 7)
- C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch\[RANDOM]TSSD.EXE-[RANDOM].pf
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"[RANDOM CHARACTERS]" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]tssd.exe"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"[RANDOM CHARACTERS]" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS]tssd.exe"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download\"CheckExeSignatures" = "no"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download\"RunInvalidSignatures" = "1"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter\"EnabledV8" = "0"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter\"Enabled" = "0"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\"SaveZoneInformation" = "1"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations\"LowRiskFileTypes" = ".exe"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AVSuitE
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\avSofT
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avSofT
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