Comments on: Antivirus 2009 Removal Instructions

By: Steve-o

Steve-o — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:13:03 +0000

I got MS Antivirus 2009, which seems to be a newer variant of this virus. I think I got rid of it. Here\’s how I did it:
1. stop process: CTRL-ATL-DEL –> Processes (tab) –> msas2009.exe
2. Delete: C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\Application Data\\CrucialSoft Ltd
* Just delete the entire folder (CrucialSoft Ltd), which contains all of the MS Antivirus 2009 software.
3. Delete Registries: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\ CurrentVersion\\Run\\MS Antivirus 2009

The only thing that bugs me still is that in the instructions above, I never found any questionable CPL or DLL files… either they switched the names up pretty good or the files may have been detected and deleted already. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

By: Jerry Todd

Jerry Todd — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:53:13 +0000

I too am having this problem. Malwarebytes, Spy Sweeper, Mcafee, AVG have all failed to resolve and I can find NONE of the files, reg keys or processes you have listed above. Can anyone recommend how to procedd from here.

By: Mixie

Mixie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:50:56 +0000

I have tried what you suggested itsjusme and there are no av2009.exe currently on my computer but still the virus is not yet eliminated. I performed the automatic download of the paretologic antivirus and it does not seem to have removed the virus. I also tried bitdefender and AVG without success. I am so frustrated that I feel like just throwing this computer away. Is there anything else anyone else can suggest. My OS is vista. Any help is appreciated.

By: itsjus'me

itsjus'me — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:45:22 +0000

Windows Vista Users

This is how I got rid of AV2009. From the suggestions of this website, I did the following things.
1. Start- then type AV2009.exe file
2. CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
3. CLICK THE PROCESSES TAB
4. HIGHLIGHT av2009.exe file: then right click and hit end process
5. START- then type regedit
6. OPEN UP HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
7. HIGHLIGHT SOFTWARE
8. CTRL+F: then type av2009.exe file
9. REMOVE all files associated with 2009.exe file
10. CTRL+F: type av2009.exe file and remove all files associated with av2009
11. CONTINUE CTRL+F: type av2009.exe file until all files have been removed
This is what worked for me. Hope that it works for you

By: Jo

Jo — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:43:36 +0000

click start, click search and then click all files and folders, do a search for av2009, look in – local hard drives (c;d) and then do search, any files that come up delete. Once deleted empty recycle bin, and then restart computer. Hope this helps.

By: Harry

Harry — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:20:17 +0000

Can anyone tell me, How to remove Antivirus 200 completely, i have partial sucess but ke poping up, What o lok for in registery , I have also tried automatic software from this website, it did\’t do job. This Antivirious 2009 do not let me download. AV2009 remover-pro. If anyone can help me with his, I would apriciate it.

By: mappy

mappy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:37:50 +0000

After restarting it came back, this fix seems temporary.

By: gm

gm — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:37:15 +0000

i have spyware gaurd and this, and my computer is frozen and internet won’t work.
(im using a different computer right now.) can you help?

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:54:41 +0000

Geek Lady I am having the same problem.. I wrote down the instructions, but not sure how you started. Did you turn off your computer to start this procedure? I am so tired of this on my computer and I am not paying for this to be removed when I didn’t sign up for it. Thanking you in advance for your help.

By: Marleina

Marleina — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:38:19 +0000

Thanks this seems to be working so far