Hi everybody my little sister decided to be retarded and download the virus antivirus xp 2008. I was able to stop it from running and delete its folder in program files. However I still have a few problems. Number one is that i cant get rid of the stupid antivirus xp background. Also when i click on a link from google it redirects me to some ad instead of my desired page. Lastly my computer is still running very slow
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1 yap_jp // Sep 6, 2008
You can see this http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-antivirus-xp-2008
2 Joe W // Sep 6, 2008
You should have used the Add/Remove programs in Control Panel first then threw the Remaning folder in the trash.
Then do this:
Get Malwarebytes’ free program at this link.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-antivirus-xp-2008
When you get there, scroll down the page until you see”Tools Needed for this fix:”
Then click the “Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware” link to download the software.
Install and update the program.
Reboot into “Safe Mode”.
Then run the scanner and remove anything it finds.
It worked for me.
d;o)
3 ArchAngelMxXx S // Sep 6, 2008
Well !
Go to Kaspersky home site and download Kaspersky 2009 internet security trial and scan throughly and find everything wrong!
Voila!
Or you can get SUPERAntiSpyware Pro or free and scan (less effective but works a bit too)
Kaspersky for the note is the worlds best anti everything! that is bad!
Voila and God Bless You
Also, getting a AVG internet security trial and scanning helps too but I personaly reccomend Kaspersky.
God Bless You
Email me if ya cant still get rid of it! But that s about 2% if you use kaspersky to scan! =)
4 ? // Sep 6, 2008
If you have an antivirus software like mcAfee it will clean the virus out and everything will work like normal again. otherwise you will have to delete windows and do a clean install which means you have to back up the whole computer and important files.
5 Ooops // Sep 6, 2008
Go to this link for instructions. http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/xp-antivirus-2008-removal-instructions-xp-antivirus-2008
6 Darren0901 // Sep 6, 2008
It is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to the well known XP Antivirus rogue application.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/antivirus-2008
Download SmitFraudFix
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe
Restart your PC in safe mode with networking
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
Run SmitFraudFix
Download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org
7 MYSTIC™ // Sep 6, 2008
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#1.Turn off computer
#2.Turn on computer,but once you hit that on button press F8 rapidly until a screen with many options comes up.
#3.Move up with the arrow keys to where it says "Safe Mode With Networking"Then press Enter 2 times.
#4.Then a ugly screen will come up with letters and numbers and all that stuff.
#5.Then log into your account normally
#6.Then a thing will come up when your logged on and it will say "are you sure you want to get on this?"
Jsut click yes (it's telling you that this mode does not have sound or printing"
#7.Then go to start menu>run>type in c:\program files
#8.The right click the Anti Virus 08 Thing by right clicking it then delteing it.
And then poer off and power on normally!
And you should be set to go!!!!!!
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Ok i had this exact same problom.I think you might want to print/write these instructions down.
What this programs does:
Antivirus XP 2008 is a new rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through Trojans and other malware. It is advertised in the form of fake security alerts and warnings on web sites that state you are infected with malware or are being attacked in some manner. When you click on these ads, it will automatically download the installer for Antivirus XP 2008 and install it on your machine. In some cases, this program is installed without any intervention at all from you.
Once installed, Antivirus XP 2008 will scan your computer and display a variety of security risks found on your computer that can only be removed if you purchase a license of the software. These risks, though, are all fake and are only being displayed to scare you into thinking you are infected and thus purchase their software. Another tactic that Antivirus XP 2008, and the accompanied malware, uses is to change your desktop background to be a message stating you are infected, popups and fake alerts stating your computer is being attacked, and a fake Internet Explorer page that states Google has found your computer to be infected. All of these are further scare tactics and should be ignored. These methods are all illustrated in the images below.
TYPE-1
#1.Turn off computer
#2.Turn on computer,but once you hit that on button press F8 rapidly until a screen with many options comes up.
#3.Move up with the arrow keys to where it says "Safe Mode With Networking"Then press Enter 2 times.
#4.Then a ugly screen will come up with letters and numbers and all that stuff.
#5.Then log into your account normally
#6.Then a thing will come up when your logged on and it will say "are you sure you want to get on this?"
Jsut click yes (it's telling you that this mode does not have sound or printing"
#7.Then go to start menu>run>type in c:\program files
#8.The right click the Anti Virus 08 Thing by right clicking it then delteing it.
And then poer off and power on normally!
And you should be set to go!!!!!!
TYPE-2
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-antivirus-xp-2008
8 JustinD // Sep 6, 2008
AntiVirXP08, or Anti Vir XP 08,AntivirusXP2008, Antivirus XP 2008 is the latest rogue antispyware program. AntiVirXP08 is a clone of XP Antivirus or WinAntivirusPro. Usually AntiVirXP08 infection can come after fake video codec installation that can come with Trojan, malware or virus inside. AntiVirXP08 will generate misleading system popup, error messages and scan reports to trick user into buying AntiVirXP08 “full” version.
It is very important to delete all AntiVirXP08 components to prevent damage to hardware. Do not trust any fake messages that AntiVirXP08 shows and remove it as soon as possible! To effectively delete AntiVirXP08 files http://www.Pcthreat.com have listed files for manual removal.
http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-6959en.html
9 malware_expert // Sep 6, 2008
Antivirus XP 2008 is a suspect anti-spyware application that have a set of features which do not work, and produces false positives which may goad the user into purchasing the application. Antivirus XP 2008 show various pop-up advertisements and fake security messages, which may disturb your work and slow down computer performance. Antivirus XP 2008 is a clone of XP Antivirus fake antispyware. It is recomended to remove Antivirus XP 2008 from your computer.
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check manual removal instructions
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