{"id":12716,"date":"2013-10-08T12:02:36","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T12:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=12716"},"modified":"2013-10-08T12:02:36","modified_gmt":"2013-10-08T12:02:36","slug":"remove-antimalware-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-antimalware-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove &#8220;Antimalware&#8221; virus (Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Antimalware&#8221;<\/strong> is a computer virus, which masquerades as genuine security software, while actually reporting non-existent malware threats in order to scare the user into paying for this rogue security software.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12725\" title=\"Antimalware virus\" alt=\"[Image: Antimalware virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-virus.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-virus.jpg 640w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-virus-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1319252009\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mwtad1054684367\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What is Antimalware?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Antimalware is a rogue anti-virus program from the Rogue.WinWebSec family of computer infections. This program is classified as a rogue because it pretends to be an anti-virus program, but will instead displays bogus scan results, report non-existing computer infections, and does not allow you to run your normal applications.<br \/>\nIn this case, not only is Antimalware going to disrupt your system, it&#8217;s going to try and trick you into making a purchase using your credit card.<br \/>\nAntimalware appears in the form of a fake Windows warning on your computer system that reads you have a specific number of viruses on your computer (usually in the hundreds) and that this software has detected those viruses. To get rid of them you must purchase the full-version of Antimalware. It&#8217;s important to remember that by purchasing the &#8220;claimed full version to remove the viruses&#8221; you will be submitting your personal information to unscrupulous persons and may also end up being a victim of credit card or identity fraud or theft.<\/p>\n<p>To protect itself from being removed, Antimalware will also terminate any application you try to run on your computer. It does this to protect itself from being removed by legitimate security programs and to scare you into thinking your programs are infected. When this infection terminates a program it will display a message similar to the following:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1397492922\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Windows Security Alert<\/strong><br \/>\nWindows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Your system might be at risk now.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"mwtad3715435721\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How did Antimalware virus got on my computer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Antimalware is distributed through several means. Malicious websites, or legitimate websites that have been hacked, can infect your machine through exploit kits that use vulnerabilities on your computer to install this rogue antivirus without your permission.<br \/>\nAnother method used to propagate Antimalware is spam email containing infected attachments or links to malicious websites. Cyber-criminals spam out an email, with forged header information, tricking you into believing that it is from a shipping company like DHL or FedEx. The email tells you that they tried to deliver a package to you, but failed for some reason. Sometimes the emails claim to be notifications of a shipment you have made. Either way, you can\u2019t resist being curious as to what the email is referring to \u2013 and open the attached file (or click on a link embedded inside the email). And with that, your computer is infected with the Antimalware virus.<br \/>\nThe threat may also be downloaded manually by tricking the user into thinking they are installing a useful piece of software, for instance a bogus update for Adobe Flash Player or another piece of software.<br \/>\nThe Antimalware infection is also prevalent on peer-to-peer file sharing websites and is often packaged with pirated or illegally acquired software.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2462491970\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Am I infected with Antimalware virus?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some examples of the interface, fake alerts, fake scanning results, and pop-ups displayed by Antimalware are shown below:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12717\" title=\"Antimalware Proven Antivirus Protection\" alt=\"[Image: Antimalware Proven Antivirus Protection]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware.jpg 644w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12722\" title=\"Antimalware Spyware Alert\" alt=\"[Image: Antimalware Spyware Alert]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Spyware-Alert.jpg\" width=\"537\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Spyware-Alert.jpg 537w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Spyware-Alert-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12718\" title=\"Antimalware Alert\" alt=\"[Image: Antimalware Alert]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Alert.jpg\" width=\"532\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Alert.jpg 532w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Alert-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12720\" title=\"Antimalware Internet Explorer Warning\" alt=\"[Image: Antimalware Internet Explorer Warning]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Internet-Explorer-Warning.jpg\" width=\"849\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Internet-Explorer-Warning.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Antimalware-Internet-Explorer-Warning-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad16086697\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to remove Antimalware virus (Removal Guide)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove the Antimalware infection from your your computer. Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point,\u00a0<strong>STOP<\/strong>\u00a0and ask for our assistance.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#safemode\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#rkill\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Run RKill to terminate Antimalware malicious processes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Remove Antimalware virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#roguekiller\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Remove Antimalware rootkit with RogueKiller<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 5<\/strong>: \u00a0Remove Antimalware infection with HitmanPro<\/a><\/p><div id=\"mwtad3654660718\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mwtad1224473053\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"safemode\">STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then <strong>restart your computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When the computer starts you will see your computer&#8217;s hardware being listed. When you see this information start to gently tap the <strong>F8 key<\/strong> repeatedly until you are presented with the Windows XP, Vista or 7 <strong>Advanced Boot Options<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9101\" title=\"Windows F8 key\" alt=\"[Image: F8 key]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/F8-key.jpg.png\" width=\"410\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/F8-key.jpg.png 410w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/F8-key.jpg-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you are using Windows 8, press the <strong>Windows key + C<\/strong>, and then click <strong>Settings<\/strong>. Click <strong>Power<\/strong>, <strong>hold down Shift<\/strong> on your keyboard and click <strong>Restart<\/strong>, then click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> and select <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>. In the <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> screen, select <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong>, then click on <strong>Restart<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can read this guide to <a title=\"Start Windows 8 in Safe Mode with Networking\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/windows-8-safe-mode-with-networking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start Windows 8 in Safe Mode with Networking<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are using Windows XP, Vista or 7 in the <em>Advanced Boot Options<\/em> screen, use the arrow keys to <strong>highlight Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong> , and then <strong>press ENTER<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Safe Mode with Networking screen\" alt=\"[Image: Safemode.jpg]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/safemode.jpg\" width=\"539\" height=\"292\" \/>\\<br \/>\nIf you are using <strong>Windows 8,<\/strong> <strong>press 5<\/strong>\u00a0 on your keyboard to <strong>Enable Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong>.<br \/>\nWindows will start in Safe Mode with Networking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3401782583\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"rkill\">STEP 2: Run <strong>RKill<\/strong> to terminate the malicious processes associated with Antimalware<\/h2>\n<p>RKill is a program that will attempt to terminate all malicious processes associated with Antimalware, so that we will be able to perform the next step without being interrupted by this malicious software.<br \/>\nBecause this utility will only stop Antimalware running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>While your computer is in <em>Safe Mode with Networking<\/em> ,please <strong>download the latest official version of RKill.<\/strong>Please note that we will use a renamed version of RKILL so that Antimalware won\u2019t block this utility from running.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/download\/rkill\/dl\/11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will automatically download RKILL renamed as iExplore.exe)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double click on <strong>iExplore.exe<\/strong> to start RKill and stop any processes associated with Antimalware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6071\" title=\"Rkill renamed to iExplore.exe\" alt=\"[Image: RKILL Program]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-run-as-admin.jpg\" width=\"260\" height=\"115\" \/><\/li>\n<li>RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for Antimalware malicious process and tries to end them.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6069\" title=\"RKill while killing Antimalware malicious process\" alt=\"[Image: RKILL stoping malware]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-program.jpg\" width=\"406\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-program.jpg 406w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-program-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you get a message from Antimalware stating that RKill is an infection, and then closes this utility, leave the warning on the screen and then run RKill again.<br \/>\nBy not closing the warning, this typically will allow you to bypass the malware trying to protect itself so that RKill can terminate Antimalware.<\/li>\n<li>When the Rkill utility has completed its task, it will <strong>generate a log<\/strong>. Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware programs will start again.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6070\" title=\"RKill Log\" alt=\"[Image: RKill Report]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-report.jpg\" width=\"414\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-report.jpg 414w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rkill-report-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"malwarebytes\">STEP 3: Remove Antimalware virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE<\/h2>\n<p>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free is a powerful on-demand scanner which will remove Antimalware malicious files from your computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong> from the below link, then double-click on the icon named <strong>mbam-setup.exe<\/strong> to install this program.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><em>(This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When the installation begins, <strong>keep following the prompts<\/strong> in order to continue with the setup process, then at the last screen click on the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6075\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installation screen\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation.jpg 402w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Scanner<\/strong> tab, select <strong>Perform quick scan<\/strong>,\u00a0and then click on the <strong>Scan<\/strong> button to start searching for the Antimalware malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6076\" title=\"Run a Quick Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Antimalware virus as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6077\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Antimalware\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Antimalware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan has finished, click on\u00a0the <strong>Show Results<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6078\" title=\"Malwarebytes when the system scan has completed\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan results]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You will now be presented with a screen showing you the computer infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. Make sure that everything is <strong>Checked (ticked)<\/strong>, then click on the <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6079\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar removing Antimalware virus\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar removing Antimalware virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once your computer will restart in Windows regular mode, open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and perform a <strong>Full System<\/strong> scan to verify that there are no remaining threats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"roguekiller\">STEP 4: Remove Antimalware rootkit with RogueKiller<\/h2>\n<p>RogueKiller is a utility that will scan for the Antimalware rootkit, registry keys and any other malicious files on your computer.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2823571884\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download the latest official version of <strong>RogueKiller<\/strong> from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sur-la-toile.com\/RogueKiller\/RogueKiller.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ROGUEKILLER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong> <em>(This link will automatically download RogueKiller on your computer)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Double click on RogueKiller.exe<\/strong> to start this utility and then <strong>wait for the Prescan to complete<\/strong>.This should take only a few seconds, \u00a0then click on the Scan button to perform a system scan.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6560\" title=\"Click on the Start button to perform a system scan\" alt=\"[Image: RogueKiller scaning for Antimalware virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/roguekiller-scan.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/roguekiller-scan.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/roguekiller-scan-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After the scan has completed, <strong>press the Delete button<\/strong> to remove Antimalware malicious registry keys or files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6559\" title=\"Press Delete to remove Antimalware\" alt=\"[Image: RogueKiller Detele button]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/roguekiller-delete.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/roguekiller-delete.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/roguekiller-delete-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"hitmanpro\">STEP 5: Remove Antimalware infection with HitmanPro<\/h2>\n<p>HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti virus software, firewalls, etc.).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download HitmanPro<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitmanpro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a web page from where you can download HitmanPro)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the file named <strong>HitmanPro.exe<\/strong> (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or <strong>HitmanPro_x64.exe<\/strong> (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5176\" title=\"HitmanPro startup screen (Click Next)\" alt=\"HitmanPro scanner\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><br \/>\nClick on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5179\" title=\"HitmanPro installation options (Click Next)\" alt=\"HitmanPro installation\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for Antimalware trojan.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5177\" title=\"HitmanPro scanning for Antimalware virus\" alt=\"HitmanPro detecting for Antimalware virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button, to remove Antimalware virus.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5178\" title=\"HitmanPro reporting scan results\" alt=\"HitmanPro scan results\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Activate free license<\/strong> button to begin the <strong>free 30 days trial<\/strong>, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5175\" title=\"HitmanPro free 30 days trial\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro 30 days activation button]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the Antimalware infection. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing <strong>the PRO version of <a title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/malwarebytes-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/a><\/strong> to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Antimalware from your machine, please start a new thread in our <strong><a title=\"Free Malware Removal Support\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Antimalware&#8221; is a computer virus, which masquerades as genuine security software, while actually reporting non-existent malware threats in order to scare the user into paying for this rogue security software. 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