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Threat indicator: HIGH

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Antivirus 8

C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

Rogue

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10)


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


Antivirus 8

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. Also, it can create folder with name Antivirus 8 under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

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How to remove Antivirus 8 manually

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:

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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 WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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

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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 WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


If Antivirus 8 blocks you from running security programs.

Often rogue programs like Antivirus 8 block you from running security programs and visiting anti-virus websites. In this case we recommend you to boot your Windows in Safe Mode with Networking. This is special mode when Windows will not load third-party services, drivers and start-up objects. However you will be able to use Internet. Just download and run suggested programs for easy Antivirus 8 removal is Safe Mode with Networking. To load in Safe Mode with Networking and remove Antivirus 8 do the following:


  • Start or restart your Windows

  • Keep pressing F8 button from the beginning of the boot

  • This will open Advanced Boot Option menu

  • In the menu choose Safe Mode with Networking (use arrows on the keyboard to navigate)

  • Wait until Windows loads

  • Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool scan and remove found threats.

  • Restart Windows in Normal Mode


Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov

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

Problem Summary: everything

i cant seem to get back to administer.my screen goes black i cant say yes to any new progrms

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: virus

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

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: virus8

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

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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)

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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