How to Remove RAV Antivirus From Your Computer
FOKUS NEWS - RAV Antivirus is a rogue security software that claims to protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other threats. However, it is actually a scam that tries to trick you into buying its full version by displaying fake alerts and scan results. RAV Antivirus can also slow down your computer, block your access to legitimate programs, and hijack your browser settings. If you have RAV Antivirus on your computer, you need to remove it as soon as possible. In this article, we will show you how to do that in a few simple steps.
1. Uninstall RAV Antivirus from the Control Panel
The first step to remove RAV Antivirus is to uninstall it from the Control Panel. To do this, follow these instructions:
- Click on the Start button and select Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, click on Programs and Features or Uninstall a Program.
- Find RAV Antivirus in the list of installed programs and click on it.
- Click on the Uninstall button and follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
2. Delete RAV Antivirus files and folders from your computer
The next step is to delete any remaining files and folders that RAV Antivirus may have created on your computer. To do this, follow these instructions:
Open the File Explorer or Windows Explorer and navigate to the following locations:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\RAV Antivirus
- C:\ProgramData\RAV Antivirus
- C:\Users{your username}\AppData\Roaming\RAV Antivirus
Delete any files and folders that you find in these locations.
Empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete the files.
3. Remove RAV Antivirus registry entries from your computer
The final step is to remove any registry entries that RAV Antivirus may have created on your computer. To do this, follow these instructions:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type regedit and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following locations:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RAV Antivirus
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\RAV Antivirus
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RAV Antivirus
Delete any keys and values that you find in these locations.
Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
You have successfully removed RAV Antivirus from your computer. You can now enjoy a safer and faster computing experience. To prevent future infections, we recommend that you install a reliable antivirus program and keep it updated regularly. ***