How to remove the amvo virus

Most antivirus programs identify amvo.exe as malware, e.g. Symantec identifies it as W32.Gammima or W32.Gammima.AG, and Microsoft identifies it as Worm:Win32/Taterf.AA or Worm:Win32/Taterf.CO.
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Amvo.exe file information

Neither the developer nor the software publisher of amvo.exe is identified, as would normally be the case.

Description: amvo.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 103,268 bytes (3% of all occurrences), 103,966 bytes and 59 more variants.
The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File amvo.exe is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify amvo.exe related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as amvo.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the amvo.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

dunno precisely nothing, but maybe spyware
Ivan

Some kind of not so dangerous virus, which spreads through USB flash drives.
Peleterito

It originated in England and is very hard to remove. Boot from DOS and manually delete it! AMVO will also atempt to transfer onto flash drives like a USB, so dont plug one in until your sure AMVO is gone!
Kian

amvo.exe is a part of Windows but some viruses like amvo,dll and apvo.exe are trying to look like amvo.exe. Be aware.
Elena

Summary: Average user rating of amvo.exe: based on 4 votes with 4 reviews.

1 user think amvo.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think amvo.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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