By far one of the most common fake Anti-Virus infections is Ave.exe. The name, icons, graphics, and code of this “program” will differ from computer to computer but all have the same purpose – financial gain for the malware authors. There are many devious variants of Ave.exe being created all the time and it is important that you know how to remove Ave.exe.
So how, you might ask, did my computer become infected? “I have a free or paid antivirus program and this should have stopped this from infecting my computer, right?”
Unfortunately this is not always the case. Most free and paid anti-virus programs are not able to promise immunity from this dangerous infection.
Although you can remove Ave.exe manually (and we’ll show you how in a short while), the steps are pretty tricky. So we strongly suggest you go for automatic removal when removing this fake anti-virus program.
How to Remove Ave.exe Automatically:
- Download Spyware Doctor
- Install Spyware Doctor
- Once Installed, it will update Its malware definitions
- Press Start Scan and let it scan your PC for malware
- After Scan is complete, It should find Ave.exe
- Press Fix Checked to remove Ave.exe
Many of you will notice that Ave.exe will block you from installing Spyware Doctor. In this case, you must follow this additional step after you have downloaded Spyware Doctor – Restart Your Computer in Safe Mode with Networking AFTER you have downloaded Spyware Doctor from this website.
To restart in Safe Mode with Networking, restart your computer as you normally do and right when it begins to reboot, repeatedly press the F8 key – it must be pressed before the Windows logo appears when you are restarting. You will then need to select Safe Mode with Networking. Restarting in this manner will prevent Ave.exe from blocking you and you will be able to install Spyware Doctor properly. But remember, you must Download Spyware Doctor before you restart in safe mode.
Just like most fake-antispyware, the programs that rely on Ave.exe install themselves through trojans you might have downloaded from rogue sites. Therefore, beware of obscure websites that offer free downloads of video codecs, Flash player updates, or mp3s, as these sites may have a trojan ready to pounce on you. Once inside, they can attack you Windows registry and gain full control.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Ave.exe slow down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Ave.exe infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Ave.exe infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Ave.exe will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
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Some Ave.exe infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Ave.exe Processes
Delete Ave.exe Files
Remove Ave.exe Registry Files
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\runas
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\runas\command
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\start
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\start\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\DefaultIcon
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\runas
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\runas\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\start
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\start\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\DefaultIcon
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\runas
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\runas\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\start
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\start\command
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Identity=1117626655
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\ StartMenuInternet IEXPLORE.EXE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\ StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “C:\Documents and Settings\malwarehelp.org\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe” /START “C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command\ “C:\Documents and Settings\malwarehelp.org\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe” /START “C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command\ C:\Documents and Settings\malwarehelp.org\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe” /START “C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe” -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusOverride=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\FirewallOverride=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\EnableFirewall=0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\DoNotAllowExceptions=0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\DisableNotifications=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\EnableFirewall=0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\DisableNotifications=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\EnableFirewall=0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\DoNotAllowExceptions=0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\DisableNotifications=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\EnableFirewall=0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\DisableNotifications=1
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal.







