The Avenger

Overview

The Avenger was an advanced malware removal tool developed by Swandog46. It was designed to delete stubborn or malicious files, registry entries, and drivers that could not be removed by traditional means. The Avenger operated by executing commands on system reboot, ensuring that locked or protected malware components were successfully eliminated.

Features

• Deletes files, folders, and registry entries on reboot.
• Removes malicious drivers and processes.
• Executes custom script-based removal operations.
• Works at the system level to bypass malware protection.
• Portable and does not require installation.

Compatibility

The Avenger was compatible with:

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7

The tool has been discontinued and is not recommended for modern Windows versions.

Usage

1. Download The Avenger from a trusted security source.
2. Run the executable (no installation required).
3. Enter a script specifying the files, folders, or registry entries to delete.
4. Execute the script, and the system will restart to complete the removal.
5. Review the log file for successful execution details.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• ✔ Effective for deleting stubborn malware components.
• ✔ Script-based functionality allows for custom removal tasks.
• ✔ Works on reboot to bypass active malware protection.

Cons

• ✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.
• ✘ Requires advanced knowledge to use safely.
• ✘ Incorrect use could lead to system instability.

Alternative Software

• OTMoveIt – A file and registry removal tool by OldTimer.
• RKill – A tool designed to stop known malware processes.
• Malwarebytes – A comprehensive malware removal tool with real-time protection.

Developer

• Author: Swandog46
• Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)

External Links

• (No official website available)
• May be found on archived security forums (use caution when downloading).