i have acquired this annoying virus recently. ive been trying very hard to remove it by scanning my computer with an old version of norton antivirus but no luck. i also have been trying to use free downloads of antivirus programs but my computer keeps telling me that the files are corrupted. does anyone know how to remove this virus for good???
the virus has been causing my computer to go really slow, and it is also been freezing lately.
it also is not allowing me to go on certain sites..primarily any antispyware or antivirus sites
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9 responses so far ↓
1 Scotteh // Sep 9, 2008
Try downloading AVG 8.0. If that says that the file is corrupted you might need to restore your system settings. Or formatting your HDD.
2 jb // Sep 9, 2008
See: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-antivirus-xp-2008
3 vivek g // Sep 9, 2008
use free antivirus like
avg and avast which are free and update them and scan your computer in safe mode
4 FlawlessJah // Sep 9, 2008
need to know what the actual virus is doing to your computer then maybe we could help a little more and did you try AVG anti virus best free one out there i reckon
5 I Like Fox News // Sep 9, 2008
try malware bytes,even avast will get rid of it.
My friend had it said he was infected with 100 give or take viruses.
I hear it downloads a zlob trojan.
Remove XP Antivirus 2008 files and dll’s
xpa.exe
xpa2008.exe
XPAntivirus.exe
XPAntivirusUpdate.exe
shlwapi.dll
wininet.dll
XP antivirus
XPAntivirus.lnk
Uninstall XPAntivirus.lnk
XPAntivirus on the Web.lnk
XPAntivirus.url
XP Antivirus 2008.lnk
Uninstall XP Antivirus 2008.lnk
Unregister XP Antivirus 2008 registry values:
HKEY_USERS\Software\XP antivirus
6 PEACE! // Sep 9, 2008
download update it run complete it is malware that u have
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
7 mgarretto7 // Sep 9, 2008
This is one of the worst trojans out there right now. Probably derived from carelessly downloading on limewire. it is extremely difficult to completely remove. This thing actually spawns a registry once you get it.
if you have acces(and if you caught some other buggers that usually come with this one you may not) Follow these steps.
1. End the process AV08.exe in your task manager.
2. Delete any file in your start menu, any folder with the name program with the name or even icon with the name Anti-virus 2008.
3. Reboot and hope to get lucky, this is a tough one and you may need to seek help from someone with more exp.
8 ? // Sep 9, 2008
Download and scan your computer with the the following free software in order one by one, delete what ever they find should leave your PC free of infections:
Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
SuperAntispyware: http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?cdlPid=10850129
SmitfraudFix: http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.exe
Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=pop.software&cdlPid=10867956
Once you have removed the infections keep Avast and download Comodo Pro firewall, then switch to Firefox 3 if you are browsing with IE this should stop it returning. (links on my profile)
Guide to using SmitfraudFix: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic17258.html
9 JustinD // Sep 9, 2008
http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-6953en.html
AntivirusXP2008 (or Antivirus XP 2008, AntiVirXP08, AntivirusXP 2008, Antivirus2008XP) is a new rogue antispyware program. AntivirusXP2008 rogue antispyware (or you can call it XPAntivirus2008) is a latest clone of Xp Antivirus, Antivirus2009, XPAntivirus2008, Antivirus2008, Antivirus 2008 rogue programs. Antivirus XP 2008, or Xp Antivirus, uses fake warning popups, fake security alerts to scare and trick user into buying a “full” version of AntivirusXP2008. Users can get AntivirusXP2008 infection from a Trojan (usually it can be Trojan Zlob) or fake video codec’s. AntivirusXP2008 will launch every time when user starts up Windows and it is going to generate million of annoying popups that are very difficult to close. Users should delete AntivirusXP2008 as soon as possible from their computer system to prevent damage to their privacy or data!
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