How to FULLY get rid of SAVAPI3.DLL virus? Follow Manual Removal Instructions

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Be careful! Full path on computer: %PROGRAM FILES%\REIMAGE\REIMAGE REPAIR\SAVAPI3.DLL

SAVAPI3.DLL is a pretty popular virus.
You can get it on your computer while downloading it bundled with some free software.
Sadly, most free downloads do not disclose that other programs will be installed, so you are more likely to get SAVAPI3.DLL on your PC without your own knowledge.

After being downloaded, SAVAPI3.DLL hijacks your browser and changes search settings.
SAVAPI3.DLL also causes an appearance of popup ads and browser redirecting.

SAVAPI3.DLL is very annoying and hard to get rid of.
Make a full backup of your PC before starting.
Follow the next steps to make your system clean again:

Removal guide for SAVAPI3.DLL:

  1. Uninstall SAVAPI3.DLL using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).
  2. Open Task Manager and terminate "SAVAPI3.DLL" processes.
  3. Use Windows search to find and remove "SAVAPI3.DLL" files and folders.
  4. Run services.msc and disable a "SAVAPI3.DLL" Windows service.
  5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "SAVAPI3.DLL" scheduled tasks.
  6. Open regedit.exe and delete SAVAPI3.DLL registry keys and values.
  7. Inspect the properties of your desktop and Start menu shortcuts for SAVAPI3.DLL presence and "http://" links.
  8. Open your browser and disable SAVAPI3.DLL plugins. Disable all unknown plugins. Reset the browser settings.
  9. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.
  10. Restart your computer and check results.

Related Files:
%PROGRAM FILES%\REIMAGE\REIMAGE REPAIR\REI_ENGINE.LZA
%PROGRAM FILES%\REIMAGE\REIMAGE REPAIR\REI_SUPPORTINFOTOOL.EXE
%PROGRAM FILES%\REIMAGE\REIMAGE REPAIR\SAVAPI3.DLL
%PROGRAM FILES%\REIMAGE\REIMAGE REPAIR\UNINST.EXE
%PROGRAM FILES%\REIMAGE\REIMAGE REPAIR\VERSION.REI

File Information SAVAPI3.DLL:

Virustotal = 2/57
MD5 = 710AF9CEF1300D91EF3D9F08EE1F042A
File Size: 447696
OriginalFilename: savapi3.dll
FileDescription: Avira Savapi v3
InternalName: savapi3.dll
CompanyName: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
FileVersion: 1.3.0.9
LegalCopyright: Copyright c 2000 – 2011 Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG and its Licensors

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