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wheelsup_cavu · Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 4:57 pm Post subject: Kaspersky/UltraAV debacle

Kaspersky security software is banned in America: What you need to know

I am one of the lucky sob’s that got bit by this situation. I have been using Kaspersky products since 2009 and I only found out about the change when two of my three systems, Mom & Dad's, were upgraded without my consent Monday evening, September 26, 2024. The third system, mine, is not using Kaspersky so it should remain safe.

For some fun reading here are some threads on the joy of uninstalling the UltraAV malware…

How tf do I get rid of UltraAV? (Reddit thread)
UltraAV software no notification, Automatically Installs, and Can’t Remove it!! (Kaspersky Support forums)
KAV Over- Automatically Switched to UltraAV-- Cannot Uninstall 700megs of files even though I’m Admin!

I was completely unaware of this situation until I got that nasty little surprise yesterday morning.

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Shadow_Bshwackr · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Kaspersky/UltraAV debacle

OUCH!!!!

wheelsup_cavu · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Kaspersky/UltraAV debacle

I still have not got this debacle fixed. I am going to have to buy an inexpensive computer and get it all set up and then go back and work on the two that were caught in this mess.

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wheelsup_cavu · Posted: Sat May 10, 2025 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Kaspersky/UltraAV debacle

I forgot to update this thread. I finally used the free version of Revo Uninstaller to remove the ransomware/malware from my parents computers... Whoops, I mean virus software.

Their systems have been doing just fine since I got rid of UltraAV and installed Bitdefender on them. Bitdefender can be a bit overzealous for the experienced user but for me it is doing an awesome job keeping my parents online footprint in check.

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