Anti virus xp2008 what is it and how in GODS name do you get rid of it? Please Help!!!!?

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Anti virus xp2008 what is it and how in GODS name do you get rid of it? Please Help!!!!?

Answer 1

It is NOT  a virus, it is a rogue program that installs a malicious codec that antivirus programs do not remove.

The following has worked successfully in hundreds of instances;

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Removes Antivirus:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan

VundoFix:

http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/gl...

Disconnect your computer from the internet

Run vundo

Restart your computer

Run the tool again to ensure no traces are left.

If there are the reboot into Safe Mode and run FixVundo again.

If your desktop has changed or icons are missing also use:

Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hija...

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.

Answer 2

Use combofix:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix...

This will help fix that issue quickly

Answer 3

That is a virus, and a tough one at that!  They guy above me has provided good links.

Answer 4

type in antivirus xp 2008

click the link to bleepingcomputer.com

read the page

download malwarebytes' anti-malware

Answer 5

use manual removal instructions

Answer 6

I think its a virus, go to control panel/ add or remove programs

find it and delete it.

then download or buy a real virus protection program :P