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CleanUp Antivirus (CleanUpAntivirus) Manual Removal Instructions

by Sarah on March 10, 2010


Use the following instructions to remove CleanUp Antivirus:

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Feel free to print this CleanUp Antivirus manual removal guide.

CleanUp Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware, it could hijack your internet settings and prevent you from downloading a reputable anti-malware application.

So, we will try to remove this parasite in Safe Mode.

Restart your computer in “Safe Mode with Networking”


  1. Restart your computer.
  2. before Windows launches, press “F8″ key constantly.
  3. Use the arrow keys to select a Safe Mode with Networking option, and then press ENTER.

Download CleanUp Antivirus Remover


  1. Always in safe mode with networking, go online
  2. Download CleanUp Antivirus Remover from our recommended automatic spyware remover
    (go to http://spyware-removal-guide.net/10/recommended-automatic-spyware-remover/)
  3. Execute and install our selected anti-malware application.

Scan your computer for CleanUp Antivirus


  1. Always in safe mode with networking, (if needed, restart your computer in safe mode with networking again)
  2. First, check for malware database updates, having the latest version will ensure the success of this CleanUp Antivirus removal process:
  3. Go to the scanner tab and Perform a Quick Scan:
  4. Wait for the confirmation message

Remove CleanUp Antivirus from your system


  1. In the Scan results window, click on Remove Selected:
  2. Wait for the confirmation message “All selected Items removed successfully“, then click OK
  3. Finally, restart your computer in normal mode
  4. CleanUp Antivirus files and folders


    CleanUp Antivirus creates the following files and folders:

    %UserProfile%\Application Data\CleanUp Antivirus
    %UserProfile%\Application Data\CleanUp Antivirus\cookies.sqlite
    %UserProfile%\Application Data\CleanUp Antivirus\Instructions.ini
    %UserProfile%\Desktop\CleanUp Antivirus.LNK
    %UserProfile%\Start Menu\CleanUp Antivirus.LNK

    CleanUp Antivirus creates the following registry entries:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | CleanUp Antivirus

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