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How to remove Windows AntiBreach Module (Virus Removal Guide)

Windows AntiBreach Module is a rogue Microsoft Windows program in the Rogue.FakeVimes family of computer infections that pretends to be a legitimate Security program; However, the rogue Windows AntiBreach Module program is known to manufacture non-existent security threats in order to scare computer users into activating and purchasing the fraudulent software.

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Furthermore, potential Windows AntiBreach Module malware may install alongside other unwanted programs, malware, and additional threats.

Once the Windows AntiBreach Module virus is contracted it may will start to perform a bogus computer scan that will result in numerous infections. The infections found in the scan results do not actually exist. Windows AntiBreach Module does this so it can scare the user into activating and purchasing the product (which is usually $99.99). This is why this type of software is also known as scareware. Also, Windows AntiBreach Module will not remove any existing malicious files or threats it claims have been introduced to the computer.

Windows AntiBreach Module scareware can also restrict access to the internet and block legitimate programs used to eradicate it, as well as applications such as Windows Task Manager. It will usually terminate these programs and applications and will display a notification stating that the program(s) has become infected.

How to remove Windows AntiBreach Module

Remove Windows AntiBreach Module malware in 2 easy steps with this free Windows AntiBreach Module removal guide. Get rid of the Windows AntiBreach Module virus, third-party malware, and other malicious traces using each step provided on this webpage.

If you are having issues accessing Windows desktop or maintaining an internet connection because of Windows AntiBreach Module it is suggested to temporarily activate the rogue program using this product key “0W000-000B0-00T00-E0021.” This alone will not remove the program.

Step 1: Scan your computer for malware

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2. Install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

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3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the Anti-Malware program. Malwarebytes may automatically begin to update and scan your computer at this point.

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4. Once Malwarebytes has been opened, if a scan or update has not automatically initiated, please click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan. Before the scan is started Malwarebytes may ask to update the software, make sure to do so if prompted to.

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5. Once the scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button to isolate and remove the detected files. You may be asked to reboot your computer after removal to completely remove detected files.

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6. You can chose to visit the History tab and click Delete All to remove these files from the Quarantine log, although these files no longer provide a threat.

If you are still having issues with malware it is recommended to download and install a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro by Surfright to eradicate existing malicious files and automatically repair corrupted settings.

Step 2: Cleanup and repair settings
CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings that have been changed during this infection. It can also fix system startup up settings and help uninstall unwanted software.

1. Install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

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CCleaner Analyze Cleaner

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

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3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

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