Windows Antivirus Master

What is Windows Antivirus Master?

Windows Antivirus Master is a rogue anti-spyware program from the Rogue.FakeVimes family of computer infections. This program is considered scareware because it displays fake scan results, fake security warnings, and does not allow you to run programs on your computer. Windows Antivirus Master is distributed through web sites that display a fake online virus scanner that states your computer is infected and then prompts you to download the installation file. This infection is also promoted by hacked web sites that contain exploit code that tries to install the infection on your computer without your permission or knowledge.

Symptoms of Windows Antivirus Master: 

You may see something on your device like:

Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

is suspected to have infected your PC.

This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them

to a remote server.

Error

Trojan activity detected. System integrity at risk.

Full system scan is highly recommended.

Error

System data security is at risk!

To prevent potential PC errors, run a full system scan.

Removal Instructions via Registration Code

1. Open the Windows Antivirus Master window.

2. Click the Question Mark Button (top right-hand corner of the window) and click Register.

3. You should now see the registration form.

4. Enter one of the registration keys given below and click Register to bypass the rogue security program.

   • 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0001

   • 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0002

   • 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0003

5. After activating, reboot the computer in Safe Mode with Networking and continue troubleshooting.

Removal Instructions via Windows Registry

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

"GuardSoftware" =-

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]

"Shell"="explorer.exe"

1. Paste the above into a text file on the device, and save it as fix.reg

2. Reboot to Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

3. Type explorer.exe into the Command Prompt and press Enter.

4. Find fix.reg on the desktop via File Explorer and run it.

5. Reboot to Safe Mode with Networking and continue troubleshooting.