Soon there will not be a single user on the planet who has not heard about the free anti-virus utility for systems based on the Windows operating system - AVZ. Thanks to the Russian developer Oleg Zaitsev, you can independently solve computer problems that have arisen through the fault of viruses and trojans. It remains only to understand how to use AVZ, because it is a powerful tool for changing system settings, and incorrect user actions can harm the system even more.
Preparation for work
AVZ is a utility for restoring Windows systems and troubleshooting system problems caused by malware. Before using AVZ, you need to run an independent one-time antivirus, for example, Dr.Web CureIt !, which will remove all viruses and other pests in the system. And the AVZ program will correct all violations in the system and delete the files that were created by the virus. In other words, the utility performs the final cleaning of the system after virus removal. Now you can proceed to training on specific examples of how to use AVZ 4. 43 version as the most stable will help in this. The AVZ program should be launched only on behalf of the administrator, otherwise all actions in the system will be in vain.
Search for spies and trojan horses
First, we will talk about how to use the AVZ antivirus utility to eliminate malicious software that the one-time antivirus did not see. After starting the program, the main menu opens with a search area, where you need to put a check on all the hard drives that are installed in the system. The box on the right suggests choosing a method for treating malware found. In the first four paragraphs, you can safely install the deletion, but in the other two - only a report, since all modified programs, such as hacked games or unlicensed products, are assigned to these categories. Do not delete them; it’s easier to eliminate incomprehensible elements when viewing a report. The “File Types” and “Search Options” tabs make it possible to set additional parameters for spyware detection, but for successful learning how to use AVZ, the ability to set default settings will be enough. Pressing the “Start” button will start the process of eliminating viruses; upon completion of the scan, a detailed report on the work done and possible problems with modified programs will appear in the lower part of the window.
Restore program startup
It is because of the impossibility of starting programs that most users thoughtlessly reinstall Windows from scratch, losing all the settings, and sometimes important files, forgetting to save them first. Having figured out how to use the AVZ program to restore the launch of programs, the user will no longer have to install a new system.
Oddly enough, but AVZ does not start either? Then your path is “Start” - “Control Panel”.
- In the upper right corner in the menu "View" you need to install "Large icons."
- In the list that appears on the page, select "Folder Options."
- Having selected the tab “View”, uncheck the menu “Hide extensions for registered file types” and click “OK”.
- Going to the folder with the AVZ program, change the extension (three letters to the right of the point) to the launched file: “avz.exe” -> “avz.pif”.
Now the AVZ utility itself will start without any problems. How to use the launch with administrator rights, the user must already know. But just in case: right-click on the AVZ shortcut and select "Run as administrator" in the context menu . In the program window, you must click "File" and select "System Restore." Check the boxes on points: 1, 5, 6, 9, 11 and perform operations by pressing the button of the same name.
Social networks do not open
You must again refer to the “System Restore” menu of the AVZ utility 4. How to use the menu, you’ve already figured it out: you just need to set the checkboxes opposite the items correctly. To restore access to social networks, you need to select points 2, 3, 4, 13. If all sites do not open, then you need to select 14 point. The question immediately begs: "Why can’t I put all the checkmarks right away and eliminate all the problems in one fell swoop?" When treating one disease, a person does not additionally treat all healthy organs with other drugs. So it is in Windows: you should not repair what is already in working order, otherwise you can only do harm. There is a desire to cure everything in one fell swoop - for health, only experts do not recommend checking the boxes at points 15, 18, 19, 20 and 21, since they edit the global network settings in Windows and can ruin the entire system in one second’s hands.
Cleaning system from debris
The AVZ utility helps not only to eliminate viruses, but also to fix errors in the system and clean it from unnecessary files. The similar services are offered by the network cleaner, CCleaner program, popular in the network.
Understanding how to use AVZ to clean the system is easy. “File” - “Troubleshooting Wizard”. The category of the problem is “Cleaning the system,” the danger is “All problems.” Press the start button. In the window that appears, a list of recommendations is displayed, the implementation of which will free up space on the computer by deleting unnecessary files. Basically, to free up space on your hard drive, just clear the Temp folder and the cache of all browsers. It’s better not to touch the rest, since there is garbage, without which Windows can not fully work.
System security
A fairly useful software product is this AVZ utility. How to use its functionality can be found in the instructions. Computer security experts run the “Troubleshooting Wizard” by setting the “System Problems” category. The degree of danger should always be set at the level of All Problems. In the list that appears, a list of loopholes in the system through which viruses can be infected will be displayed. Mandatory to fix problems with the allowed automatic launch of programs from removable media and optical drives. For the rest, it’s worthwhile to study additional instructions. A more detailed description of each item will allow you to understand the principle of the process and not harm the Windows system.
Tips for using the program
Having figured out how to use the AVZ program, you can easily restore your computer to work without much effort. However, there are two points that are rarely mentioned in the description of this program:
- Before starting the AVZ program, you must close all unnecessary windows, including browsers. By pressing the "Start" button, do not perform any actions on the computer until the utility is finished. Even with the movement of a mouse, a process occurs in the system that can interfere with the high-quality search for viruses in the system.
- Having finished working with the AVZ program, it is mandatory to restart the computer through the Start menu and immediately after restarting Windows, clean the system registry, for example, CCleaner.