My mom installed the program, and did not know that to actually remove spyware you have to register and pay. Now she wants to remove it and find a free program that removes spyware. We have tried over and over to delete it but we can’t.
Two questions:
How do you install Antivirus 2009? (IMPORTANT)
What are some good kinds of virus scanners and removers that are free? ( NOT SO IMPORTANT)
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9 responses so far ↓
1 Mike // Nov 13, 2008
if you have windows go to control panel and go to add and remove programs..there you can remove it.
2 Kaz // Nov 13, 2008
it’s constantly running, so turn it off in task manager, then delete it from you program files folder. you may need to unhide the files
3 Elmo // Nov 13, 2008
It is not easy to remove Antivirus 2009, but if you do a search on it you will find instructions. You should first see if you can do a restore to a previous date.
4 grlz_rck // Nov 13, 2008
If your program does not show up in the Add/Remove program list (most of them dont), then u could go to the antivirus webpage and follow their instructions. If that doesnt work, u could download Revo uninstaller, its free. Or Ccleaner works pretty good.
Avg has a free anti-spyware download.
5 Ashley H // Nov 13, 2008
avg is a good antivirus program you can get for free
6 chuck_zoch // Nov 13, 2008
SPYBOT is a free and pretty good spyware detector and remover. AVG has a free anti virus program that is about as good as it gets. I have been using both for years and have no complaints for either and they are less intrusive than is Norton and many others and i have tried most of them over the years.
Here is a link to the removal of ANTIvirus 2009
http://www.removal-instructions.com/removeAntivirus2009.html
7 mick f // Nov 13, 2008
it is malware use malwarebytes antimalware —if u would look in search for questions u will see that it is the best free program to use if u have any questions my e-mail is listed
8 Ooops // Nov 13, 2008
It is malware,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
9 zeke89 // Nov 13, 2008
Follow these Steps:
Very Easy, takes 5-10 mins.
1. Click {ctrl + alt + Dlt}
2. Chose Task Manager or it may open by itslef
3. Go To processes tab
4. Look for avg2008 or Antivirus 2009
5. Click End Process
6. Go to My Computer, Then C Hard Drive, Then Program Files and Last the AVG 2008 folder, delete it
7. Download CCleaner (Free)
8. Click Run Cleaner
9. After done with Run Cleaner (should take 1-4 min.)
10. Go to Registry (Bottom of Cleaner)
11. Click Scan for Issues
12. Click Fix Selected issues
Good Job. You have cleaned it!
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