Antivirus XP 2008 a big problem help!?

Question

I dwnloaded a software which dwnloaded antivirus xp 2008 on my computer...

I managed 2 delete the antivirus but this red colour security balloon keeps popping up in my taskbar every 10 secenotifying me that I have a security problem.

And also it open up various kinds of sites with it.

How do I stop this?

Please help. ??!!

Answer 1

get superantispyware free edition,its data base now covers this problam., download, update, and do an in depth scan in safe mode, it finds all the c**p that the others miss., you should also consider doing an online virus scan such as Trend Micro Housecall., Good luck.  

Answer 2

Antivirus XP 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program that is very persistent. To get rid of it, simply go here and follow the guide closely:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-...

I followed the guide, and my problem is now fixed :) Good luck

Answer 3

anti virus 2008 is a very BAD virus you need to download AVG free make sure you turn off system restore to get there right click my computer properties click the tab that says system restore then turn it off if you dont the virus will just keep coming back hope the helps

also try this go into my computer click on Local Disk C: go into program files find antivirus 2008 and delete the folder make sure you turn off system resote you wont be able to remove it if you dont

sometimes viruses hide in your registry so download a program called ccleaner and run that too

also download and these and run scans with them

Spybot - Search & Destroy

Windows Defender comes with vista so if you have vista dont download

Answer 4

Go to this link for instructions. http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/...

Answer 5

the same thing happensto me

Answer 6

Download the free version of Superantispyware.  Detects viruses and spyware without any conflict to your own antiviurs.  http://www.superantispyware.com  Update and run and in depth scan.  Free you must update daily on a manual basis or purchase and get auto. updates.

Mind Doctor, France

Answer 7

This s samrt spyware. So it comes to stay and trouble. Nothing more.

Process to rid this pest:

You may have to run 2 to 3 different antiviruses &/or spyware blasters.

1. > control Panel>security centre>Automatic updates>click the middles slot (this says, do not install but notify me.

2. download Spybot S&D (free). After installing this software, run it through the system. It will take some time. ater running it will show you where the Antiviurs XP 2008 is lodging. go to those folders and delete only those.

3. Just to give a double check about its absence in the system run Hyjack This software.

Here the software will show you the log. Check carefully individually name of each and every file/folder named after Antivirus XP 2008 or files connected with it. You must take care that you do not click on teh good and system files/folders

The notorious ones You can select and fixit.

4. Restart the computer and run your regular updated Antivirus. Hopefully this should take care of the fellow. It has been making its notorious rounds to diferent computers. This nasty thing also harrased me for quite some time. Since, a group of us operate one system, some bloke while browsing this thing appeared from nowhere and would not move.

I wish we ahd the system of scuffling the virus and sending beck to its source and lock it through the remote system.

Answer 8

MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

download smitfraudfix,a freeware program and try it.

Answer 10

Antivirus XP 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through Trojans and other malware.

In some cases, this program is installed without any intervention at all from you.

Scroll to this for FREE removal and ignore

anything above this............

Automated Removal Instructions for Antivirus XP 2008 using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

Please remember to update before scanning

with this highly trusted program which is used

many times here on answers.