the antivirius 2009 is on my computer and i have mcafee; the icon is in the lower right hand corner and i have went through my control panel and programs and i can’t seem to locate it to get it off; i need help it is messing with my computer hard
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1 Jim H // Oct 18, 2008
Spyware - Look at getting a good spyware remover - Here are a couple free ones.
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Be 100% careful downloading any other spyware removers from the internet.. Most of them are spyware themselfs.. Best of luck.
2 cotojo // Oct 18, 2008
Do NOT use System restore or you will infect the Restore partition.
You have a malware infection, use the following free programs, download, install, update and reboot into Safe Mode to scan:
Remove Restrictions Tool:
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/RRT-Remove-Ristrictions-Tool-Download-68926.html
Download from Softpedia Secure Download (RO), install, run and check all boxes then click Apply and then reboot. This tool re-enables what codecs/viruses have disabled.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?hhTest=1.
Download, install, update and select Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html
Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan
Spybot S&D:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'
Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident 'Tea Timer'
Do NOT untick Resident 'SD Helper' as that is your protection.
Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:
http://pack.google.com
Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.
SmitFraudFix:
Firstly, download the removal tool from here:
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
Then follow the instructions on the page
If your desktop has changed or icons are missing also use:
Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hijack_Remover_d4816.html
Note: You should hit all "Repair" buttons even though it may not say "Found!" This will fix a wallpaper hijack everytime if all repair buttons are pressed.
ONLY IF the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives.
After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.
3 Ooops // Oct 18, 2008
Go to this site for details. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-antivirus-xp-2008 You don’t have to do it on the affected computer if it won’t let you. Print off the instructions and download he required software on another computer. Save it to a memory stick and transfer it to the infected one and follow the instructions. Good luck
4 malware_expert // Oct 18, 2008
try manual removal instructions for antivirus 2009
5 QuestionX // Oct 18, 2008
Find and Unregister Antivirus 2009 DLL Files:
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winsrc.dll
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\S96PZM7V\winsrc[1].dll ………………………………………. Find and Remove Antivirus 2009 registry values:
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus 2009
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\75319611769193918898704537500611
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{037C7B8A-151A-49E6-BAED-CC05FCB50328}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “ieupdate”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “75319611769193918898704537500611″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{037C7B8A-151A-49E6-BAED-CC05FCB50328 …………………….. Find and Delete Antivirus 2009 Files:
av2009.exe
Antivirus2009.exe
AV2009Install.exe
av2009[1].exe
Antivirus 2009.lnk
Uninstall Antivirus 2009.lnk
AV2009Install_880405[1].exe
AV2009Install_880405[2].exe
c:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009
c:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\ieupdates.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winsrc.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\scui.cpl
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\S96PZM7V\winsrc[1].dll
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Antivirus 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Uninstall Antivirus 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Antivirus 2009.lnk
Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
AV2009Install[1].exe
ieexplorer32.exe
ieexplorer32.exe-removed_skip… have fun. (I use XoftspySe)
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