Antivirus Scan is a clear example of rogue anti-spyware which was created for ripping PC users off. For that malware pretends to be useful and powerful enough to find all the viruses on every computer and then offers to purchase its removal services. However, in reality AntivirusScan has no virus data base, so it can’t find or remove any kind of cyber threat. That’s why in order to scare you into purchasing its licensed version it “detects” and then reports invented viruses or completely legitimate your system files. Never remove these files reported by Antivirus Scan virus because you may lead yourself into your data loss and computer’s damage. The better idea would be a removal of Antivirus Scan, so don’t waste your time and do that once you notice it.

The trialware of Antivirus Scan mostly gets on the targeted computer together with fake updates, video codecs or simply through fake online scanners, offering to check your machine. You won’t see this scamware infiltrating your machine but you will definitely notice its misleading campaign pushing you into purchasing this rogue. As soon as it finds a new host computer, malware starts displaying alerts reporting the same viruses just like Antivirus Action reports:

Windows Security Alert

Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Your system might be at risk now.

Antivirus software alert
Infiltration alert
Your computer is being attacked by an Internet virus. It could be password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper or similar.

Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer!
Most likely causes:
- The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
- Suspicious network activity detected
- There might be an active spyware running on your computer

Keep in mind that these alerts are fake and displayed for only misleading you into thinking your PC is contaminated and you really need some security solution. Being created by hackers who want to increase their income, Antivirus Scan in reality has no powers to find and remove anything. So, make sure you remove Antivirus Scan malware and always update your security software to avoid its intrusion. When removing Antivirus Scan, you may find yourself disconnected from the internet. Try the steps written below to get rid of Antivirus Scan completely:

1. Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option as shown in the image below, and then press ENTER.

2. Open Internet Explorer. Click on the Tools menu and then select Internet Options.

3. In the the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab. Then click on the LAN settings button.

4. Now you will see Local Area Network (LAN) settings window. Uncheck the checkbox labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN under the Proxy Server section and press OK.

5. Download a reputable anti-spyware and run a full system scan.