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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Antivirus 8

C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

Spyware/trojan

Win32 (Windows 9x, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Seven)

Fake anti malware scanner. Antivirus 8 is next generation of rogue anti-spyware programs from the same family as Antivirus 7.

Antivirus 8 intrusion method

Antivirus 8 copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Antivirus 8 and value C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe or Antivirus 8.

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How to fix Antivirus 8?

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Antivirus 8, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Antivirus 8.

To get rid of Antivirus 8, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

• c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Antivirus8.lnk
• c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Uninstall.lnk
• C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus8.lnk

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use Antivirus 8 Removal Tool for safe problem solution.

2. Delete the following malicious folders:

• C:\Program Files\AV8\
• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A88246

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinFD

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\explorer.exe

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AV8"

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform "WinNT-A8I 23.09.2010"

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\explorer.exe "Debugger" = "C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe -d"

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use Antivirus 8 Removal Tool for safe problem solution.

Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Antivirus 8 and C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: virus

my computer is just a black screen cursor blinking I try so many things I wanna work

The support ticket is opened for this person in our HelpDesk and our support team is currently solving the problem described.

Problem Summary: Computer won't boot after av8 downloaded

I have a brand new Gateway desk top computer, running Windows 7. I rec'd several av8 pop ups and now my computer won't boot and all i get is a black screen with a cursor blinkig in the top left corner. i cannot boot in safe mode or get past this screen.

The problem of Darcy Locke was resolved by our support team.

Problem Summary: virus8

blinking cursor, operating system not found, hard drive light not on

We examined this request and answered sharon harr by email.

Problem Summary: virus 8 has locked up my comp.

I have a dell, windows xp, antivirus 8 has locked up my comp. I cannot reboot comp, all i get is a notification screen of what and why it wont load. How do i remove this virus if i cannot get comp to boot up? Help

Reply of our support team was forwarded to r gainer via email.

Problem Summary: Vista no longer boots after uninstalling AV8

XP Home Professional. Packard Bell. Managed to get into program folder for AV8. There was an uninstall executable in there which I ran to uninstall. Upon rebooting I get the following:

Hangs on black screen when trying to boot in normal mode
Hangs straight after loading KDCOM.dll when booting in safe mode.
Hangs while loading recovery console (on hard drive)

We worked out the solution of descirbed problem and sent our suggestions to Mark Barrett.

Problem Summary: Antivirus 8 shut down my computer

Somehow got Antivirus 8 on my computer. Computer has Kaspersky and Malwarebytes on it already. Ran Malwarebytes, found 3 threats, it got rid of them(allegedly) asked me to restart to get rid of them, did so, now computer gos to black screen after Dell(it's a Dell computer) logo pops up and it will not let me go anywhere(safe mode, etc.) through f8. Is there a way to fix this problem?

Jacob received email with possible solutions of his problem.

Problem Summary: av8

i have an hp netbook infected with av8. i can use the hp start up system with the web, music, and photos. however i cannot start up windows. it gives a blank screen with a cursor flashing in the left hand corner. the hp system will not allow me to save any files so i cannot download the removal program. please help

Several possible methods of solving the problem mentioned by jeremy were sent to the provided email address.

Problem Summary: av8

Our support team answered the request of jeremy by email.

Problem Summary: issue with av8.exe

I starting up my daughters lap top and getting an option to run av8.exe. I choose no and the screen go blank. I can start it up in safe mode. Where do i go from here.

Kevin Snyder, please check your email for our answer.

Problem Summary: Av8 won't let me do anything

Can run safe mode but not with networking. Can't find any av8 .exe or anything on the msconfig or task manager. Get BSOD almost immediately after login to windows 7 in anything but safe mode without Internet.

Audra baker, we sent the solution of this problem to your mailbox.

Problem Summary: Blue screen. Can't reboot. Keeps crashing when I try. Help!

Downloaded the av8 this morning and shortly after my computer crashed and would have a blue screen telling me some reasons why it might be doing this. Tried all the safe modes and sometimes they will work for a minute or two but not long enough for me to delete anything. Please help. Any help would be great.

Our support team contacted Richard Weinstein with the solution of the problem described.

Problem Summary: computer wont boot after antivirus 8

Hi fujitsu siemens amilio laptop got infected with the antivirus 8 virus, initially it booted but the program kept bugged me so i went to task manager and halted the .exe, now when i go to start up the laptop it will only show the manufacturer followed by a blank screen, no windows vista. and it just stays like this. can you help?

The problem of kyle hudson was resolved by our support team.

Problem Summary: Blank screen

Computer was infected with av8 and tried to restart. Now windows wont load anytime I turn it on, it just goes to a black screen. How do I get past this screen?

We examined this request and answered Sean by email.

Problem Summary: PC won't boot after removing Antivirus 8

My PC got infected with Antivirus 8. I downloaded and ran Malwarebytes to remove the infected files. This prompted me to restart the computer but the PC will only boot to a blank screen. I pressed F8 during boot up and tried all of the options that this screen presents but still cannot get past the black screen.

Reply of our support team was forwarded to Andrew McCullough via email.

Problem Summary: av8 took over windows 7

I started receiving AV8 pop ups on my hp laptop. I deleted it as it loaded as a new program, I kept getting pop up warnings. I restarted my computer, now it will just go to a black screen after start up?

I deleted av8 files off the registry and all files I can find.
Everything looks fine while starting up until logging on, then it just goes to a black screen and the av8 dialog box pops up again...

We worked out the solution of descirbed problem and sent our suggestions to Charlie.

Problem Summary: Computer (XP) will not boot now

I started receiving AV8 pop ups on my dell xps earlier tonight. I deleted it as it loaded as a new program, I kept getting pop up warnings. I restarted my computer, now it will just go to a black screen after start up?

Greg received email with possible solutions of his problem.

Problem Summary: AV8 infection, black screen upon reboot after BSOD

While manually removing AV8 I received a Blue Screen, then after rebooting in standard or safe mode I only see a blank screen. Can open task manager, and can also Ctrl Alt Del. Tried other key combinations but nothing else seems to respond. Please help! Regards Stuart

Several possible methods of solving the problem mentioned by Stuart Robertson were sent to the provided email address.

Problem Summary: Anti Virus 8

computer will start as normal until when trying to log in all that can be seen is the mouse
its windows vista

Our support team answered the request of leo by email.

Problem Summary: av8.exe infection

removed av8.exe after running an AVAST scan. system now only boots up to black screen in normal and safe mode.

Jose , please check your email for our answer.

Problem Summary: Av8

I installed malware bytes, ran it and as it looked to be getting close to finishing the scan my computer turned off. Now when I turn it on it just goes to a black screen with 1 white blinking square in the top left. The computer is a new sony vaio laptop. I have tried to push F8 but have had no luck at the moment.

Griffin, we sent the solution of this problem to your mailbox.

Problem Summary: av8.exe

As windows is loading, it wants to run av8.exe, but norton is asking if I want to load it. When I choose no, the screen goes black.
I am on another computer, but on the same network as the infected computer.

Our support team contacted steve c with the solution of the problem described.

Problem Summary: Unable to start window 7 agter antivirus8 infection

When trying to start window 7 it stops with a black screen and a flashing cursor

The problem of Rasmus juul was resolved by our support team.

Problem Summary: AV8.exe

Dell Inspiron 1420 laptop has the Antivrus8 virus. I have tried to run Malwarebytes, renamed it, but the laptop keeps doing a pysical memory dump and rebooting itself. I don\'t have enough time to run a scan before it dumps and restarts. Have tried to start with last known good configuration and it doesn\'t start back up...just hangs. It is driving me crazy. Any suggestions? Thanks. Barb

We examined this request and answered Barb Tabor by email.

Problem Summary: Antivirus 8

Unable to start window 7 agter antivirus8 infection\r\n\r\nProblem Summary: Unable to start window 7 agter antivirus8 infection\r\nWhen trying to start window 7 it stops with a black screen and a flashing cursor\r\n\r\n

Reply of our support team was forwarded to John via email.

Problem Summary: Av8 message pops up asking to install then black screen

Hi there, I\'m trying to open my computer but after I log on all I get is the av8 message then a blank screen... Same if I start in safe mode... I\'m using windows vista and I have a Dell. Help!

We worked out the solution of descirbed problem and sent our suggestions to Harry.

Problem Summary: Unable to start windows 7 after Antivirus 8 infection

Ran Windows recovery from installation disc to no avail. Windows bluescreens and takes crash dump and then closes. Attempted sys restore from install disc to no avail.

David Torre received email with possible solutions of his problem.

Problem Summary: antivirus 8

my computer encountered antivirus 8 and im using windows 7 and anytime i try to do anything it pops up and will not let me get through, also ive tried to run a scan in safe mode and it also popped up there, how do i just wipe my whole computer clean and reinstall windows 7. i do not have a backup disck but i dont need the files that are saved to my computer. please help, i use my computer for everything

Several possible methods of solving the problem mentioned by lakisha harper were sent to the provided email address.

Problem Summary: Antivirus8

I am running Windows7. Antivirus8 invected my pc, and now I receive a message asking if I want to allow the following programme to make changes to my PC\"AV8\", and whether I say yes or no, I only get a black screen afterwards.

Our support team answered the request of Grant Pienaar by email.

Problem Summary: Windows won\'t start, AntiVirus8

When I start Window\'s Vista in either regular or safe mode, upon logging in my screen will prompt me about antivirus8 wanting to be installed on my system. When either rejecting it, accepting, or killing the processes, Window\'s will not start up at all and it stays at a blank screen.

Derek , please check your email for our answer.

Problem Summary: Antivirus8

I running windows xp sp3 sony vaio I downloaded antivirus8 and cant get rid of it i did a system restore no good. does not show up in control panel cant delete it cant uninstall it start in safe mode and it appears it has disabled my wi-fi in safe mode can i hit continue and than download a stopzilla or something?

Dee, we sent the solution of this problem to your mailbox.

Problem Summary: i want to get rid of Antivirus8 from my laptop

Didn\\\'t purchase AV8, but it apparently loaded on my computer. Contacted Microsoft to help remove it, but it eventually took over the computer and shut it down. Now when I turn computer on, it cycles between a blank screen with a cursor in the upper left corner and the Acer intro page, but it will not boot or load Windows. Help

Our support team contacted Nikita Warren with the solution of the problem described.

Problem Summary: Antivr8 on Windows 7 - Laptop will no longer boot

A friend handed me a laptop with Win7, said their kids got annoyed by the popup that AntiVir 8 was putting up, and let it install itself. Now the laptop wont boot. I can get into the Bios, if that would help. Pressing F8 repeatedly does not get me into SafeMode. What should I do?

The problem of Randy was resolved by our support team.

Problem Summary: Have av8 Dell laptop only has blank screen blinking cursor left corner

Can\'t remove av8 laptop locked up

We examined this request and answered Jason by email.

Problem Summary: AV8 Acer Computer - Won\'t Boot

Didn\'t purchase AV8, but it apparently loaded on my computer. Contacted Microsoft to help remove it, but it eventually took over the computer and shut it down. Now when I turn computer on, it cycles between a blank screen with a cursor in the upper left corner and the Acer intro page, but it will not boot or load Windows. Help!

Reply of our support team was forwarded to Eric via email.

Problem Summary: Appear to have installed AV8 virus

Following install of AVG (trial version)a pop-up menu appeared showing numbers of virus infection and requesting a load of an antivirus tool [I noticed it was AV8??? and assumed it was part of AVG I had just downloaded! \r\nThe screen locked up so I manually powered down; on power up it\'s a black screen, curser flashing top left. I can\'t attach a file as I can\'t access the system. F10 doesn\'t work (System Recovery).

We worked out the solution of descirbed problem and sent our suggestions to Paul Large.

Problem Summary: Problem Summary: AV8 has damaged windows

Anne Hann...\r\nAfter removing av8 windows 7 doesn\'t loading. When I go into safe mode there is only a black screen with \"safe mode\" in each corner. Help me please!!!

Gennady Smirnov received email with possible solutions of his problem.

Problem Summary: AV8 has damaged windows

just used malwarebytes to remove this and windows will not load. When I go into safe mode there is only a black screen with safe mode in each corner. No start button etc. Cannot load windows at all. Can you help?

Several possible methods of solving the problem mentioned by Anne Hann were sent to the provided email address.

Problem Summary: Unable to start windows 7

Antivirus 8 shows at startup asking for genuine can start any other programs

Our support team answered the request of Dieter Bulla by email.

Problem Summary: I couldn\'t get past download av8..now I just have blank screen

downloaded info to shut down, go to safe mode through networking (which I did) than it locked up..I can shut down and start up..and it just shows a cuser blinking in the left corner. Tried f12 to bypass but it just tells me to exit and brings me back to blank screen and blinking curser.

Bev Manning, please check your email for our answer.

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