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TotalAntivirus Description

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TotalAntivirus, also known as Total Antivirus or TotalAntivirus v. 3.11, is a rogue anti-spyware program related to XPAntivirus and AntivirusXP 2008, just to mention a few. TotalAntivirus infects your computer system with the help of Trojans (such as Zlob or Vundo), that may have come bundled in a fake video codec download.

As soon as TotalAntivirus installs in your computer, it will use it's fake system scanner to display false positives which work as an incentive to push you to buy TotalAntivirus's "licensed" version. TotalAntivirus's displays may be titled: "System Status: Your system is not fully protected".

Total Antivirus will also prompt bogus popups and system notifications. Do not click on any link provided by Total Antivirus. If you click on the link provided, you'll be redirected to TotalAntivirus's website or to another rogue website where you'll be encouraged to purchase Total Antivirus's rogue anti-spyware program.


How can I get rid of TotalAntivirus?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall TotalAntivirus by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden TotalAntivirus files, it's possible that TotalAntivirus will reappear after reboot. Follow the TotalAntivirus detection and removal methods below.

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TotalAntivirus Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of TotalAntivirus manual removal instructions and TotalAntivirus components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for TotalAntivirus.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find TotalAntivirus Path

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "TotalAntivirus" file name(s).
  3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
  4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "TotalAntivirus", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete TotalAntivirus in the following manual removal steps.
  5. "TotalAntivirus" files can be found in the directory path(s):

  6. Read more about How to Find TotalAntivirus with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove TotalAntivirus Processes

  1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
  2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "TotalAntivirus" process by name.
  3. Select the "TotalAntivirus" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "TotalAntivirus" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill TotalAntivirus Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove TotalAntivirus Registry Values

  1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
  3. To delete "TotalAntivirus" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "TotalAntivirus" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove TotalAntivirus Registry Entries

Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other TotalAntivirus Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
  3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
  4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
  5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
  6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
  7. Select the "TotalAntivirus" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "TotalAntivirus" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

TotalAntivirus Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track TotalAntivirus and automatically remove TotalAntivirus as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have TotalAntivirus installed on your computer, check for TotalAntivirus with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove TotalAntivirus and other spyware threats you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool. Since new TotalAntivirus files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on TotalAntivirus and other spyware threats.

To learn more on TotalAntivirus, see our TotalAntivirus resource section below.



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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?


TotalAntivirus is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

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TotalAntivirus Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from TotalAntivirus and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current TotalAntivirus spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect TotalAntivirus automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove TotalAntivirus and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like TotalAntivirus from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new TotalAntivirus files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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TotalAntivirus Screenshots


View TotalAntivirus screenshots below and see for yourself how TotalAntivirus looks like. Learn how to recognize TotalAntivirus when it infects your machine.

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Wed Jul 16 2008 15:47:22 EST

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