I have this Malware virus on my computer and it is called Antivirus pro 2009.Antivirus pro 2009 came out of know were! i did not download it, but while browsing the internet my computer automatically restarted .As soon as my computer rebooted, i got a red X on the bottom right corner of my screen that reads “windows has detected a spyware infection!”knowing it was a virus i then right clicked the red x trying to get rid of it manually,next thing I knew i noticed that it starts to install.
some how this virus has bypassed my microsoft firewall and has disabled my avg Antivirus 8.0 !. Also when i try to search for help on google it redirects me to a page advertising AV pro 2009. Antivirus pro 2009 has also blocked websites that could help with the problem.i am currently using my schools computer to write this message.i have also tried multiple anti-malware and anti-virus software’s to fix the problem.I tried SpyHunter,RegCure,XoftSpySE and Spyware Doctor, but as soon as i try to install or update the programs they either do not work or can not fully install.You guys have discussed how to remove “Antivirus 2009″ but i feel Antivirus pro 2009 is a totally new malware they cooked up.please can you guys help me im desperate!!!!.
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10 responses so far ↓
1 Hello Im a Mac // Nov 17, 2008
Here’s how to remove it
Run a Quick Scan and Delete All Infections Found
Malwarebytes Anti Malware http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html FREE EDITION (one of the free AV to Remove Antivirus 2009)
Malware Bytes is from download.com is respected and #1 in downloads and all software is tested for malware daily!
2 Soccer Dave // Nov 17, 2008
Antivirus Pro 2009 is a fake, it pretends to scan your PC but just gives you fake results saying you are infected when you are not just to scare you into buying there software.
SpyHunter,RegCure,XoftSpySE and Spyware Doctor are all either very weak or near enough fake themselves, malwarebytes and superantispyware and the two best free spyware removers avaliable scan with both and computer will be clean.
How to remove Fake Software, Toolbars, Trojans and Viruses:
Download, install, update and scan your computer with both SuperantiSpyware and Malwarebytes, delete what ever they find, if this fails to completely remove the virus/spyware download then update Avast and run a boot scan (click schedule boot-time scan and restart your PC), all the software below is free and safe to use.
SuperantiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
To protect your PC in the future you need to use anti-virus software and a firewall, id recommend using Avast and Comodo Pro firewall both are very effective and completely free, you should also switch to Firefox 3 if you are browsing with IE as its much safer. (links on my profile)
3 ilknur K // Nov 17, 2008
Uninstall SpyHunter,RegCure,XoftSpySE and Spyware Doctor Go To start>Settings>Control Panel>ADD OR Remove Program>SpyHunter,RegCure,XoftSpySE and Spyware Doctor Then Try To Use 1> Download “MalwareBytes Anti-Malware” from the link below (Free), update it, run a full scan and clean any infection/s found.
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?cdlPid=10896905
2> Now download “SuperAntiSpyware Free” from the link below (As the title suggests, this is also free), update it, then run a full scan, also clean any infection found
http://www.superantispyware.com/
4 Wonder Weirdo // Nov 17, 2008
Malwarebytes is what you need to download. The links are above.
5 tootal2 // Nov 17, 2008
Go to http://www.bitdefender.com/ and use the free online virus scanner. It does work good.
6 Lawlercaust // Nov 17, 2008
1. Download any distribution of linux (other than redhat which isn’t free).
2. Burn image to a CD-R or DVD, or multiple CD-R’s, whatever is required.
3. Format computer drive
4. Insert disk before reboot or before boot device is chosen and booted.
5. Reboot.
6. Install linux distribution and use needed documentation.
7. Start your new OS and install WINE if needed and other applications.
8. Any questions, refer to man pages for your distro (man = manual)
9. GOOGLE and RTFM before asking questions.
10. ALWAYS remember if you have a problem, someone else probably had the same problem before you and asked someone on the internet about it.(USE GOOGLE)
11. Enjoy your new, virus free, operating system. On top of that… It was free.
Hope you take my advice even though I’m almost positive you will. But you should consider or try it. Maybe on a separate PC and see if you like it. Just take it into consideration, good idea if you ask me. We all have our own opinions though.
7 MacD // Nov 21, 2008
Had the same problem could not get my computer cleaned with BitDefender and System Mechanic. Finally downloaded the Malicious Software Removal Tool found at the link below, problem solved.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/browserhijack.mspx
8 drew // Nov 29, 2008
lawlercaust is funny and correct long live linux!
9 Nunya // Dec 5, 2008
Yea that’s all good stuff and linux would def prevent. however I got a case here where this pc is f’d. It’s at the point where all the links mentioned & others that would cure are blocked…& already installed apps that cant update. Tried renaming .exe’s and still wont run, killed bad processes etc.. Would def like to know the names & locations of these guys for future and how to clean.. anybody got some ideas??
Thanks much!
10 Nunya // Dec 5, 2008
FYI: yahoo and other non-cleaning sites work fine, just the ones i need to clean r blocked.. good programming on this one, I’m impressed… anybody seen the likes of this yet?
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