AVC Plus

What is AVC Plus?

AVC Plus is a fake antivirus application that will disrupt your system. It usually enters your computer bundled with malicious software via torrent websites or through advertisements in unreliable web pages. AVC Plus tries to pass for a legitimate computer security application, but even if that does not work, it is intrusive enough to push user to the edge. You should realize that paying this rogue is not an option. You must remove AVC Plus from your computer at once; otherwise the program will continue to terrorize you, crippling your computer to the point you will no longer be able to operate it.testtesttest 100% FREE spyware scan and
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Where does AVC Plus come from?

We know exactly where AVC Plus comes from. This rogue application belongs to the Braviax family of rogue antispyware applications. As such, AVC Plus is yet a new version of AVbytes Win 8 Antivirus 2015, Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014, Sirius XP Antispyware 2014, Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014, and others.

These rogues look like legitimate antivirus applications, and it makes it harder for ordinary computer users to tell apart real programs from the fake ones. On the other hand, it should be clear that AVC Plus is not a legitimate application because it enters your computer without your consent.

What does AVC Plus do?

This rogue modifies your Windows Registry in a way that the program starts automatically the moment you turn on your computer. Thus, when system loads, AVC Plus initiates a full system scan. Needless to say, the scan is an absolute fake, but the program still tries to convince you that you are infected with malware by displaying the following notification:

Attention: DANGER!

ALERT! System scan for spyware, adware, trojans and viruses is complete. AVC Plus detected 26 critical system objects. These security breaches may be exploited and lead to the following:

  • Your system becomes a target for spam and bulky, intruding ads

  • Browser crashes frequently and web access speed decreases

  • Your personal files, photos, documents and passwords get stolen

  • Your computer is used for criminal activity behind your back

  • Bank details and credit card information gets disclosed

Such messages should not be taken seriously. They are used by AVC Plus to push you into spending your money for nothing. This rogue offers you to registry “your copy of AVC Plus and perform threat removal on your system.” However, the rogue cannot remove anything because it is a malicious infection itself. It generates all the infection symptoms and does not allow you to access the Internet, claiming that your web browser has been infected. Naturally, AVC Plus does not allow you to access the web because it needs to remain on your PC for as long as possible.

*UPDATE*

Here is one of our reader's, Craig Henley, experience with AVC Plus:

I got this malware on my computer last Saturday night, 12/13. It must be brand new, because when I Googled it on a different computer, there were 0 references to it, but checking back today, there are several articles.

It called itself, "AVC Plus Win 7 Protection 2015". I got it by foolishly clicking on an email regarding "my recent Costco order". Since I do order from Costco on a regular basis, I thought it was a legitimate email.

It rendered my computer completely useless! When I tried to launch Revo Uninstaller Pro to look for and remove it, it would not let me start the program, giving me an error message that the path was not valid, or something like that. I also was not allowed to start any virus or malware scanner on the computer, giving me the same message. I then realized that I was not allowed to launch ANY program on the computer... Word, Windows Media Player, etc., etc., giving me the same error message each time. As expected, I was also not allowed to launch the Control Panel to do a System Restore to an earlier time.

How do I remove AVC Plus?

It may seem that removing AVC Plus is a tedious task, but you do not need to delete this rogue manually. Launch your computer in Safe Mode with Networking and acquire a powerful computer security tool that will terminate AVC Plus for you automatically. You should not hesitate to invest in an antimalware application that would protect your computer from similar threats. You will also be able to run regular system scans, which is important if you want to keep your system safe and secure.

Terminate AVC Plus

Windows Vista & Windows 7

  1. Restart your computer and press F8 several times when BIOS screen disappears.
  2. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
  3. When system loads, go to http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/spyhunter.
  4. Install the program and run a full system scan.

Windows XP

  1. Follow the steps above 1 and 2.
  2. Click Yes on the confirmation box.
  3. Download SpyHunter.
  4. Install the application and scan your computer.

Windows 8

  1. Drag mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of your screen.
  2. Open Metro UI and move mouse cursor to the bottom right corner.
  3. Click Settings on Charm bar and select Change PC Settings.
  4. Open General and under Advanced Setup click Restart Now.
  5. Press F5 to select Safe Mode with Networking.
  6. Open http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/spyhunter.
  7. Download SpyHunter and scan your PC. 100% FREE spyware scan and
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  1. I got this malware on my computer last Saturday night, 12/13. It must be brand new, because when I Googled it on a different computer, there were 0 references to it, but checking back today, there are several articles.

    It called itself, "AVC Plus Win 7 Protection 2015". I got it by foolishly clicking on an email regarding "my recent Costco order". Since I do order from Costco on a regular basis, I thought it was a legitimate email.

    It rendered my computer completely useless! When I tried to launch Revo Uninstaller Pro to look for and remove it, it would not let me start the program, giving me an error message that the path was not valid, or something like that. I also was not allowed to start any virus or malware scanner on the computer, giving me the same message. I then realized that I was not allowed to launch ANY program on the computer... Word, Windows Media Player, etc., etc., giving me the same error message each time. As expected, I was also not allowed to launch the Control Panel to do a System Restore to an earlier time.

    I was able to get “AVC Plus Win 7 Protection 2015” off my computer by inserting the original Windows 7 operating system disc, restarting the computer, and booting from the CD/DVD drive. I then chose Repair, and “return the computer to an earlier operating state”. Everything went smoothly and the computer now works perfectly. I ran my malware and virus scanners and found nothing.

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