I have Windows Vista and I can’t seem to remove this program. Virus? It always has signs popping up say need scan. Trojan! Etc. And I did a scan got rid of everything (with different antivirus program) and it is still poppin up. I also believe it is causing the internet connection to not work. (I’m on another computer)
Anyways. It doesn’t show up in Program lists under control panel, but it does have a folder under Program Files. I tried deleting it, but it says I don’t have permission. Is there anyway I can get rid of it!?
Thanks so much! ^-^
Those are great sites and all, but I can't use the internet. The connection is somehow down. If I can get that running. I'm good, but it isn't and somehow this one computer is and they use the same modem.
It looks like its going pretty good. The scan that is…but I don't think that'll fix the internet.
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1 Don // Sep 10, 2008
precisesecurity.com offers a free program to remove it orTry a online virus scan here are some address to try Safety.Live.com…TrendMicro.com…get some protection Comodo.com is offering a complete security suite free and yes they can be trusted if you want to do it yourself I recommend Avira.com along with Safer-Networking.org(spybot search&destory) or SpywareBlaster from majorgeeks.com or Lavasoft.com…MalwareBytes.org is another good one to consider althrough the last two don’t offer free protection some even recommend two anti-spyware scanners just to be on the safe side the other bit of advice i have to offer is external firewalls they hardwire to the machine with usb or firewire hook up now thats cutting edge tech.Remember paid is usally better than free however since Comodo.com kind offer that may not be the case anymore
2 SecurityExpert // Sep 10, 2008
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.
Checkout the blog http://geeksjunction.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-remove-antivirus-xp-2008.html for automated removal instructions for Antivirus XP 2008 using Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware:
3 arac_image // Sep 10, 2008
Try the procedure from this site, its free and guaranteed to remove Smart Antivirus 2009
http://www.precisesecurity.com/blogs/2008/09/04/smart-antivirus-2009/
4 GUS_92126 // Sep 10, 2008
I've been removing this new rash of spyware for a bunch of people lately. This software removes it automatically for you - free and easy!
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
download the software to a usb thumb drive if you can, or burn a cd.
5 Bob T // Sep 10, 2008
http://www.mcafeeasap.com/intl/en/Default.asp?
6 malware_expert // Sep 10, 2008
http://fix-slow-computer.com/spyware/remove-smart-antivirus-2009-smartantivirus-2009-remover/
try this removal solution
7 JustinD // Sep 10, 2008
How to remove Smart Antivirus 2009
Smart Antivirus 2009 (SmartAntivirus 2009, SmartAntivirus2009) is very dangerous rogue antispyware software. Smart Antivirus 2009 is a member of big rogue antispyware programs that are very similar to this rogue (such as AntivirusXP2008, Antivirus XP 2008, MSAntivirus2008, MS Antivirus 2008, XPAntivirus2008, Antivirus2009, Antivirus2008, VistaAntivirus2008, VistaAntivirus 2008, Windows Antivirus 2008, SystemAntivirus2008, SystemAntivirus 2008). Smart Antivirus 2009 is using aggressive tactics to scare and trick
http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-7062en.html
8 ^ray of light^ // Sep 10, 2008
you have to delete files installed by SmartAntivirus 2009, so it won’t bug you anymore. you don’t need internet for that, here are smart antivirus removal instructions http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-smart-antivirus-2009 you can print those on another computer or just write down the filesnames so you know what to delete on your computer.
good luck
9 Mike // Sep 10, 2008
Smart Antivirus 2009 ( aka SmartAntivirus2009 ) is a counterfeit anti-spyware application. It displays false scanning reports, annyoing pop-ups and advise users to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.
http://www.removeonline.com/remove-smart-antivirus-2009-smartantivirus2009-removal-instructions/
10 Neo // Sep 10, 2008
press Ctrl Alt Del to open task manager
click on Processes tab
locate a process named
“SmartAntivirus2009.exe” or similar
select it and press the End process button
Close Task Manager
Now use the windows search tool to search for
“SmartAntivirus2009″
Delete all the folders with that name
In the end run CCleaner, it is a free temp files and registry cleaner. Run Cleaner and Registry menus in it. It should get rid of the problem
11 Ram R // Sep 10, 2008
http://webtoolsandtips.com/remove-spyware/how-to-remove-smart-antivirus-2009-uninstall-smartantivirus2009-free/
12 Samuel S // Sep 10, 2008
After spending ten hours today trying everything including downloading two spyware solutions that didn’t work, and seeing everything fall off the table, was resigned to hoping I could download files without viruses and scrapping my computer. I really had settings and almost everthing screwed up. As a last resort, I decided to restore my Windows XP to
yesterday 3am. I had restarted in safe mode and went to admin mode and start
Presto, It seems to work. I delete the icons off the desktop and emptied the wastebasket(delete icons). Hopefully it is not lurking their again when I restart next time. I have re-started again and still not there.
By the way, I have no idea how I got this other than I looked at a news story that had a Georgia(Russian) link that had photos attached.
I was suddenly receiving adult info which I xed out. As noted by someone else that could be a response regardless of whether you say yes/no or xout.One person suggested that if you receive a pop up you should never respond in any way except to control/alt/delete which brings up task manager/ tab process/delete running process
13 grinler // Sep 10, 2008
Smart Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays false and exaggerated scan results. Thankfully, though, there is a totally free way to remove this program.
Please visit this page and follow the guide in order to fully remove this program and any related malware:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-smart-antivirus-2009
Please note that many of the answers to your question state that you should download and install Xoftspy or Spyhunter. Both of these programs only scan your computer and do not remove anything for free. They are only being shown in order for the poster to make a commission. Instead only use programs that do not require you to purchase them in order to remove found infections. The guide above includes a program that will remove this infection entirely for free.
14 J J // Sep 10, 2008
it doesn’t work completely, at least not on vista. it looks like its gone but it’s still there. i have winpatrol which shows it. malwarebytes removes the annoying popups though. for anyone that has win patrol, after smart antivirus is “removed” you will keep getting a message if the smart antivirus can restart or not on reboot. there is also a yuree75.exe file that looks suspicious too but not sure if its related.
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