Should I remove Anti-Virus Malware Suite?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
72% remove it28% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #32,995
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 28.35 days
836.35 days >
Average installed length: 439.44 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.2.2 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by MyTechHelp
Anti-Virus Malware Suite
from MyTechHelp
What is Anti-Virus Malware Suite? (from MyTechHelp)
Using remote computer support, MyTechHelp is able to enter your computer right along with you to be able to first handedly discover any computer problems in your system. With your permission, we are able to access your computer to remotely inspect any pesky computer glitches that may be causing your problems.
Overview
Anti-Virus Malware Suite is a software program developed by MyTechHelp. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named anti-virusplus.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 49 files and is usually about 116.43 MB (122,086,022 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
- Installs a Windows Service
Program details
URL: www.mytechhelp.com
Help link: www.mytechhelp.com/anti-virus-malware/faqs.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mytechhelp\anti-virus malware suite
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{0196F1BA-AE51-438B-A993-A99B87C358A6}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 116.43 MB
Files installed by Anti-Virus Malware Suite
| Program executable: | anti-virusplus.exe |
| Name: | Anti-Virus Malware Suite |
| Anti-Virus Plus |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\mytechhelp\anti-virus malware suite\anti-virusplus.exe |
| MD5: | a41560a2b11c76bcfd79a4068a4f43c6 |
Additional files:
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LiveUpdateClientTools.dll (by Avanquest Software) - Avanquest Software Online update system (Online update system)
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AutoUpd.dll (by Avanquest Software) - Anti-Virus Malware Suite (Program Update)
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BROWSERAPP.exe - HTML Browser
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BrwsrWin.dll - BrowserWindow DLL
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CheckSumTool.dll (by BVRP Software) - BVRP Software LiveUpdate (CheckSumTool)
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ISMAGIC.exe - IStorageMagic storage file editor.
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MXCtxMnu.dll - Utility Context Menu Module
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MXCtxMnuX64.dll
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mxdlgsup.dll - Dialog Support
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mxprop.dll - Global Settings UI
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MXTask.exe - MXTask Background Service
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MXTask2.exe - MXTask Background User Process
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MXTaskDll.dll
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APMessage.exe - APMessage (APMessage Unicode)
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APMLR.dll - APMLR
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IAMC.dll (by Avanquest North America) - IAMC (In-Application Messaging Client)
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bvrpctln.dll - MPT (Custom controls and utilities library)
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ACME.dll - Virus Scanner
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ACMEAPTask.dll - ACMEAPTask
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ACMEEMTask.dll - ACMEEMTask
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ACMEUpdateTask.dll - ACMEUpdateTask
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APMLRIns.dll - APMLRIns
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aqg.dll
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AVSubTask.dll - AVSubTask
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bzip2.exe
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ContextMenuTheme32.dll
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ContextMenuTheme64.dll
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DSEngineUI.dll - Double Anti-Spy Engine Module
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HelpFiles.exe
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HelpFinder.dll
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InterappTask.dll
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MXExHand.dll
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Mxkillsrv.exe
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MXLogger.dll - Logger
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MXLoggerx64.dll
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MXNeData.dll
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MxNotify.dll - COM communication component
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MXPM.dll - Property Manager (OLE Storage)
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MXPM64.dll
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MXProgDt.dll
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MXR.dll - Recorder
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mxsched.dll - System Scheduler
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mxto.dll - File Tree
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MxTreeCt.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- MXCtxMnu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Double Anit-Spy Menu' with a class of {D112BE10-232D-45b8-835C-F11440FA6404}.
- MXCtxMnuX64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Double Anit-Spy Menu' with a class of {D112BE10-232D-45b8-835C-F11440FA6404}.
Service
- MXTask.exe runs as a service named 'Anti-Virus Malware Suite Task Manager' (Anti-Virus Malware Suite Task Manager) "Manages user sessions, scheduled tools, active monitors and other background tasks.".
How do I remove Anti-Virus Malware Suite?
You can uninstall Anti-Virus Malware Suite from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Anti-Virus Malware Suite, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Anti-Virus Malware Suite.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 7 4%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 72%
Keep it 28%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
69.57% |
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| Windows Vista |
17.39% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.04% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
65.22% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
17.39% |
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| Windows 8 |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.35% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.35% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
26.32% |
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| Toshiba |
21.05% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.79% |
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| Samsung |
10.53% |
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| Sony |
5.26% |
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| Lenovo |
5.26% |
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| Gateway |
5.26% |
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| Acer |
5.26% |
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| ASUS |
5.26% |
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Common models |
| Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
8.70% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P875 |
8.70% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P745 |
4.35% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
4.35% |
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| Sony VPCEG37FM |
4.35% |
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| Samsung 355V4C/355V4X/355... |
4.35% |
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