| If your computer has been running slow and an | | | | websites. Once you visit these websites, the |
| automatic security scan starts whenever you | | | | rogue is installed and av.exe and ave.exe are |
| restart Windows, then you may be infected with | | | | automatically started to scan your PC. The scan |
| the latest variant of the av.exe spyware. This | | | | will always return with a list of fake infections; this |
| fake anti-spyware program can take on a variety | | | | report is used to scare you into purchasing a full |
| of names depending on what version of Windows | | | | version of the fake program associated with |
| your PC is running. Here is a list of the different | | | | av.exe / ave.exe. Do not fall for this scam. Most |
| names it can fall under: | | | | users find it difficult to find removal instructions |
| Windows 7: Win 7 AntiMalware 2010, Win 7 | | | | for the av.exe / ave.exe spyware since it falls |
| Defender Pro, Win 7 Security Tool 2010, Win 7 | | | | under so many names. |
| Smart Security 2010, Total Win 7 Security | | | | Simply stopping av.exe and ave.exe will not |
| Windows Vista: Vista AntiMalware 2010, Vista | | | | remove the associated spyware. A manual |
| Defender Pro, Vista Security Tool 2010, Vista | | | | removal of the associated files and registry keys |
| Smart Security 2010, Total Vista Security | | | | are required for a successful removal. However, |
| Windows XP: XP AntiMalware 2010, XP Defender | | | | manual removal is only recommended for users |
| Pro, XP Security Tool 2010, XP Smart Security | | | | familiar with using the Windows registry editor. |
| 2010, Total XP Security | | | | Automatic removal with a spyware remover |
| The above are just some of the names this | | | | program is recommended for a quick, safe av.exe |
| spyware can fall under. No matter what name or | | | | and ave.exe spyware removal. An added benefit |
| interface this spyware becomes, its main malicious | | | | of using a spyware remover program is that it |
| executable is named av.exe and ave.exe. | | | | serves a dual purpose by functioning as a |
| Therefore, if you see either av.exe or ave.exe | | | | spyware blocker. |
| running in your Windows Task Manager, then you | | | | Do not wait for your system to be further |
| know your PC has been infected with this fake | | | | compromised, Remove AVE.exe Now! Once your |
| program. | | | | computer is infected with this spyware it is crucial |
| Infection with av.exe and ave.exe is spread by | | | | to remove it as soon as possible. |
| malicious websites posing as malware scanner | | | | |