Alias: E-Set Antivirus, E-Set Antivirus 2011, Fake E-Set Antivirus

Description: Added Mar 20, 2011

E-Set Antivirus (also known as E-Set Antivirus 2011) is new variant of AVG Antivirus 2011 fake antivirus program. E-Set Antivirus is a rogue anti-virus application which may be secretly installed by a trojan or manually downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. E-Set Antivirus can block you from running removal programs and tools (see Symptoms section below). If the infection is blocking your removal attempts, we have easy to follow special workaround instructions below.

The latest version of E-Set Antivirus blocks mosts browsers from opening, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Opera. When you try to open a browser, you may receive a message titled "About Internet Explorer Emergency Mode". You can still start your Internet Explorer browser if you follow the instructions here.

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We guarantee E-Set Antivirus removal or you get a full refund! Even if you are unable to download and run programs on your computer, we have created a special tool called Vkill that will subdue E-Set Antivirus and allow you to remove it using SpyNoMore. Here is how:

E-Set Antivirus Special Removal Instructions

HINT: If your browser opens to 'Internet Explorer Safe Mode', follow the instructions here for workaround instructions.

Step 1: Download Vkill. If you cannot download directly to the infected computer, you can download it onto a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive).

If you cannot download directly to the infected computer and you do not know how to transfer files between two computers, click here for instructions on how to restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. Once you are logged in Safe Mode, you can download SpyNoMore.

Step 2: Double-click Vkill several quick times in a row to disable E-Set Antivirus. Make sure to save any unsaved work before you do that.

PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of double-clicking Vkill several times is to work around the infection's blocking ability. So make sure to keep double-clicking on Vkill until a notepad text file opens up. This text file will list the names of the processes killed. Once you see the text file, you can proceed to step 3 below. If you have clicked Vkill several times quickly and you still do not see a notepad text file open up, rename Vkill to 'iexplore' and try again.

Step 3: Once E-Set Antivirus has been disabled, you can download and run SpyNoMore. SpyNoMore will download updates then scan your computer and if E-Set Antivirus is present, SNM will detect it and you will be able to E-Set Antivirus in the scan results. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see the infection in the free version scan results.

Step 4: Purchase the activation key from a clean computer by clicking on our Purchase link on spynomore.com. Write down the activation key and use it to activate SNM on the infected computer. This will remove E-Set Antivirus and restore your internet connection. You will again be able to run your programs and applications without trouble.

E-Set Antivirus Symptoms

Once installed, E-Set Antivirus performs a fake system scan then displays exaggerated fake results as shown below:

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly normally via malware programs, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes E-Set Antivirus: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Presence of e-set.exe running process.

E-Set Antivirus Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with E-Set Antivirus, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
You have committed a network crime
You have committed network crime
System Defender
AntiVirus AntiSpyware 2011
Windows Remedy
Windows Emergency System
Windows Support System
Windows Lowlevel Solution
Windows Background Protector
Windows Simple Protector