{"id":19015,"date":"2014-03-03T16:56:43","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T16:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=19015"},"modified":"2014-03-03T16:56:43","modified_gmt":"2014-03-03T16:56:43","slug":"windows-antivirus-booster-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/windows-antivirus-booster-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Easy Ways to Remove &#8220;Windows AntiVirus Booster&#8221; virus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Windows AntiVirus Booster<\/strong>\u00a0is a computer virus, which pretends to be a legitimate security program and claims that malware has been detected on your computer. If you try to remove these infections, Windows AntiVirus Booster will state that you need to buy its <em>full version<\/em> before being able to do so.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s important to remember that by purchasing Windows AntiVirus Booster 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.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18987\" title=\"Windows AntiVirus Booster virus\" alt=\"Picture of Windows AntiVirus Booster virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-virus.jpg\" width=\"956\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-virus.jpg 956w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-virus-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><br \/>\nWindows AntiVirus Booster targets users browsing Internet websites, and rely on social engineering to deliver its payload. This infection is promoted through web sites that have been hacked with scripts that try to install the software by exploiting vulnerabilities on your computer. It is also promoted through Trojans that pretend to be legitimate programs that are required to view an online video, but instead it will install the Windows AntiVirus Booster infection.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3677351446\" 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<p>Once installed, Windows AntiVirus Booster will display fake security alerts that are designed to think that your data is at risk or that your computer is severely infected.These messages may include:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Error<\/strong><br \/>\nTrojan activity detected. System integrity at risk.<br \/>\nFull system scan is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Error<\/strong><br \/>\nSystem data security is at risk!<br \/>\nTo prevent potential PC errors, run a full system scan.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In reality, <strong>none of the reported issues are real<\/strong>, and are only used to scare you into buying Windows AntiVirus Booster and stealing your personal financial information.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3809162301\" 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<p>As part of its self-defense mechanism, Windows AntiVirus Booster has disabled the Windows system utilities, including the Windows\u00a0Task Manager and Registry Editor, and will block you from running certain programs that could lead to its removal.<br \/>\nThis rogue antivirus has also modified your Windows files associations, and now whenever you are trying to open a program, Windows AntiVirus Booster will block this operation and display a bogus notification in which will report that the file is infected.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Internet Explorer<br \/>\nC:\\Windows\\system32\\iexplore.exe<br \/>\nis suspected to have infected your PC.<br \/>\nThis type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them<br \/>\nto a remote server.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If your computer is infected with <strong>Windows AntiVirus Booster<\/strong> virus, then you are seeing the following screens:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18986\" title=\"Windows AntiVirus Booster\" alt=\"Picture of Windows AntiVirus Booster\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-popup.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-popup.jpg 600w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-popup-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18985\" title=\"Windows AntiVirus Booster malware\" alt=\"Picture of Windows AntiVirus Booster malware\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-malware.jpg\" width=\"956\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-malware.jpg 956w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-malware-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18988\" title=\"Windows AntiVirus Booster Firewall Alert\" alt=\"Picture of Windows AntiVirus Booster Firewall Alert\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-Firewall-Alert.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-Firewall-Alert.jpg 470w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Windows-AntiVirus-Booster-Firewall-Alert-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Windows AntiVirus Booster is a scam<\/strong>, and you should ignore any alerts that this malicious software might generate.<br \/>\nUnder no circumstance should you buy Windows AntiVirus Booster as this could lead to identity theft, and if you have, you should contact your bank and dispute the charge stating that the program is a scam and a computer virus.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2902652942\" 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=\"mwtad3455742784\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus (Removal Guide)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove the Windows AntiVirus Booster 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. Please keep in mind that to perform this removal guide, you will need a clean (non-infected) computer and a CD or USB stick.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#activation\"><strong>OPTION 1<\/strong>: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus using its activation code<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#registryfix\"><strong>OPTION 2<\/strong>: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus by fixing your Windows Registry<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#restore\"><strong>OPTION 3<\/strong>:Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus with System Restore<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad884951249\" 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 id=\"activation\">OPTION 1: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus using its activation code<\/h2>\n<h3>STEP 1: Use the Windows AntiVirus Booster activation key to stop its malicious behavior<\/h3>\n<p>Windows AntiVirus Booster has hijacked your Windows Registry to launch itself before any application and stop you from running any other program. To prevent this from happening, we can use the below code to register Windows AntiVirus Booster.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3257126213\" 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>Open Windows AntiVirus Booster interface, click on the question mark button in the right top corner, then click on <strong>Register<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18476\" title=\"Click on the question mark and select Register\" alt=\"[Image: Click on the question mark and select Register]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/register-button.jpg\" width=\"524\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/register-button.jpg 524w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/register-button-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the Windows AntiVirus Booster Registration box will pop-up, enter the below registration codes to activate this rogue antivirus.<br \/>\n<strong>Windows AntiVirus Booster Product Key: <span style=\"color: #008000;\">0W000-000B0-00T00-E0021<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18475\" title=\"Windows AntiVirus Booster Activation Code\" alt=\"Picture of Windows AntiVirus Booster Activation Code\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/activation-key.jpg\" width=\"695\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/activation-key.jpg 695w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/activation-key-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Windows AntiVirus Booster should now allow Windows to start, and you should be able to open your browser and any other programs.<br \/>\nPlease keep in mind that entering the above registration code will <strong>NOT<\/strong> remove Windows AntiVirus Booster from your computer, instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you&#8217;ll be able to complete this removal guide without being interrupted by this infection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>STEP 2: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE<\/h3>\n<p>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free is a powerful on-demand scanner which will remove Windows AntiVirus Booster 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 Windows AntiVirus Booster 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 Windows AntiVirus Booster virus as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6077\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Windows AntiVirus Booster\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Windows AntiVirus Booster\" 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 Windows AntiVirus Booster virus\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar removing Windows AntiVirus Booster 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<h3>STEP 3: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster infection with HitmanPro<\/h3>\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.). HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (less than 5 minutes) and does not slow down the computer.<\/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 Windows AntiVirus Booster trojan.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5177\" title=\"HitmanPro scanning for Windows AntiVirus Booster virus\" alt=\"HitmanPro detecting for Windows AntiVirus Booster 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 Windows AntiVirus Booster 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<div id=\"mwtad2162280321\" 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 id=\"registryfix\">OPTION 2: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus by fixing your Windows Registry<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases the above registration may not work, so we will need to fix your Windows Registry so that we can boot the computer without being blocked by the Windows AntiVirus Booster infection.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4049097328\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" 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=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3>STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt<\/h3>\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<\/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 highlight <strong>Safe Mode with Command Prompt<\/strong> , and then <strong>press ENTER<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9086\" title=\"Advanced Boot Options screen\" alt=\"[Image: Starting computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Safe-Mode-with-Command-Prompt.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Safe-Mode-with-Command-Prompt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Safe-Mode-with-Command-Prompt-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you are using <strong>Windows 8<\/strong>, <strong>press 6<\/strong> on your keyboard to <strong>Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt<\/strong>.<br \/>\nWindows will start in Safe Mode with Networking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>STEP 2: Fix your Windows Registry to remove Windows AntiVirus Booster and scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and HitmanPro<\/h3>\n<p>Windows AntiVirus Booster has hijacked your Windows Registry to start automatically before your Windows desktop is shown, which makes your computer unusable until the infection is removed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>While your computer is in Safe Mode with Command Prompt, the Command Prompt allows you to type commands and then press Enter on your keyboard to execute them.<br \/>\nIn this Command Prompt window, please type <strong>explorer.exe<\/strong> and then press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on your keyboard.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15108\" title=\"Type explorer.exe in Command Prompt\" alt=\"[Image: Type explorer.exe in Command Prompt]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/explorer-exe-safe-mode-command-prompt.jpg\" width=\"830\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/explorer-exe-safe-mode-command-prompt.jpg 830w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/explorer-exe-safe-mode-command-prompt-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The Windows desktop will now appear. When the desktop appears you can then close the Command Prompt window by clicking on the <strong>X<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Using a clean (non-infected) computer download onto a CD or USB stick the below program to fix your Windows Registry:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/reg\/RemVimes.reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REGFIX DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>(This link will automatically download the registry fix for the Windows AntiVirus Booster infection)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Now insert your CD or USB drive into the infected machine and open up the drive letter associated with your inserted media. You can access this drive letter by opening the <strong>Computer<\/strong> icon on your desktop or from the <strong>Start Menu<\/strong>. Once the drive letter is open, double-click on the <strong>RegFix.reg<\/strong> and allow the data to be merged when you are prompted. Once the data has been merged, you can press the <strong>OK<\/strong> button and remove the removable media from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15112\" title=\"Run RegFix.reg in Safe Mode with Networking\" alt=\"[Image: Run RegFix.reg in Safe Mode with Networking]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/registry-fix.jpg\" width=\"837\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/registry-fix.jpg 837w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/registry-fix-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Please reboot your computer into the normal Windows mode and login as the infected user. When you are back at your normal Windows desktop perform a scan with <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitman-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HitmanPro<\/strong><\/a> as seen in OPTION 1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad4263268363\" 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 id=\"restore\">OPTION 3: Remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus with System Restore<\/h2>\n<p>System Restore helps you restore your computer&#8217;s system files to an earlier point in time. It&#8217;s a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e\u2011mail, documents, or photos.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Reboot your computer into Safe Mode with Command Prompt. To do this, turn your computer off and then back on and immediately when you see anything on the screen, start tapping the <strong>F8 key<\/strong> on your keyboard.<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 <em>Windows 8<\/em>, the trick is to hold the <strong>Shift button<\/strong> and <strong>gently tap the F8 key repeatedly<\/strong>, this will sometimes boot you into the new advanced \u201crecovery mode\u201d, where you can choose to see advanced repair options. On the next screen, you will need to click on the <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> option, then select <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> and select <strong>Windows\u00a0Start-up\u00a0Settings<\/strong>. Click on the Restart button, and you should now be able to see the <strong>Advanced Boot Options<\/strong> screen.<\/li>\n<li>Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, select <strong>Safe Mode with Command Prompt<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on your keyboard.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9086\" title=\"Advanced Boot Options screen\" alt=\"[Image: Starting computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Safe-Mode-with-Command-Prompt.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Safe-Mode-with-Command-Prompt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Safe-Mode-with-Command-Prompt-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>At the command prompt, type <strong>rstrui.exe<\/strong>, and then press <strong>ENTER<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9085\" title=\"rstrui.exe command in Safe Mode with Command Prompt\" alt=\"[Image: Start System Restore to remove Windows AntiVirus Booster virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/system-restore-command.jpg\" width=\"668\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/system-restore-command.jpg 668w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/system-restore-command-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><br \/>\nAlternatively, if you are using Windows Vista, 7 and 8, you can type: <em><strong>C:\\windows\\system32\\rstrui.exe<\/strong><\/em> , and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. And if you are a Windows XP user, type <em>C:\\windows\\system32\\restore\\rstrui.exe<\/em>, then press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>System Restore should start, and you will display also a list of restore points. Try using a restore point created just before the date and time the Windows AntiVirus Booster virus has infected your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9084\" title=\"Restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time\" alt=\"[Image: Restore settings to remove ransomware]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/system-restore.jpg\" width=\"570\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/system-restore.jpg 570w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/system-restore-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When System Restore has completed its task, start your computer in Windows regular mode, and perform a scan with <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitman-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HitmanPro<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the Windows AntiVirus Booster 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 Windows AntiVirus Booster from your machine, please start a new thread in our <strong><a title=\"Free Malware Removal Support\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad22015744\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" 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=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows AntiVirus Booster\u00a0is a computer virus, which pretends to be a legitimate security program and claims that malware has been detected on your computer. 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