Uninstall Windows Antivirus Master Virus Step by Step

Best Way to Uninstall Windows Antivirus Master

Definition of Windows Antivirus Master

Windows Antivirus Master is considered as a rogue antivirus tool for it disguises itself as a credible security program. In fact every function of Windows Antivirus Master is false. It resides in your computer automatically without your permission and it keeps persuading you to buy the whole version of this fake antivirus so as to protect your computer from those threats which even don’t exist.  

Windows Antivirus Master invades computers randomly by the help of Trojan horses. Besides, it always tries to convince the users to update their system for protection. You should be aware that your computer is at high risk of being infected by Windows Antivirus Master when you visit some vicious websites. Once installed, Windows Antivirus Master will run itself automatically to scan every corner of your computer. Actually the scanner is a bogus one and it gives the users some fake alerts and warnings. The purpose of this malicious rogue antivirus is making users buy the whole version of this antivirus and getting money.

As a matter of fact, Windows Antivirus Master will do many damages to your system. It doesn’t have the ability to detect and remove any threats or viruses in your computer. Even though the innocent users are fooled to buy the full version of this fake antivirus, they will keep receiving the alerts and warnings which come from Windows Antivirus Master about the infections in their computers. Rogue antivirus, the family which Windows Antivirus Master belongs to, is famous for stealing money illegally from innocent users. Once detected, you are strongly advised to eliminate Windows Antivirus Master immediately.

Problems caused by Windows Antivirus Master Virus

1.      Lots of unknown applications will be installed on the system, which damage the system severely

2.      Windows Antivirus Master will break down many system functions.

3.      Users will often encounter system freezing and system crash.

4.      The PC operation will become very slow because the rest of system space has been taken up.

Why Windows Antivirus Master can escape from the detection of security tool

First of all, Windows Antivirus Master is a very tiny program, so it attracts little attention. This plays a great role in escaping the removal of the real antivirus. Secondly, this tricky program is likely to disguise itself as a legal software and a good helper in helping users remove various viruses. Thus, many reputable antivirus programs are fooled by its fake appearance. Thirdly, its files are changed with random names, which will increase the difficulty of removal process.

Luckily, there is still an efficient way to remove Windows Antivirus Master. You can follow the tips below to get rid of fake pop-up messages and uninstall Windows Antivirus Master forever.

Detailed Solution to Uninstall Windows Antivirus Master from PC

1.      Boot up the system into the Safe Mode with Networking

Steps: When this system is launching, you should keep pressing F8 repeatedly until “Windows Advanced Options Menu” appears. Then, please use arrow keys to highlight “Safe Mode with Networking” and hit Enter.

2.      Make the hidden files appear

Steps: i. Go to Start menu to open the Control Panel, then look for Folder Options

      ii. Below View tab, click Show hidden files and folders. You are not supposed to select Hide protected operating system files( Recommended). After that, don’t forget to click Ok to save the restoration.

      iii. Go and click Start menu>click Search programs and files>find out all the files related to Windows Antivirus Master and delete completely.

Protector-[rnd].exe

3.      Remove all malicious entries about Windows Antivirus Master in Registry Editor

Ways to enter registry editor: press Windows key and “R” at the same time>type “regedit” in the box and click on Enter key. Or you can click Start menu>click run> put “regedit” in the appearing box and click ok.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "" = "%AppData%\.exe"

4.      Restore your IE

a.       Open your browser, then go to Tools and select Internet Options

b.      Click Advanced tab, and then click the Restore Defaults and click ok.

5.      Remove Windows Antivirus Master from Windows7 and Windows Vista

1.      Click the start menu>click control panel

2.      Double click the Programs

3.      Then you will get a list of many programs, which will cost a little time.

4.      Go and find out Windows Antivirus Master in the list.

5.      Left-click Windows Antivirus Master and click Uninstall

6.      A wizard will be opened and you can follow the guide.