Big problem with antivirus xp 2008. help!!!

Question

yesterday this "program" suddely appeared on my desktop and said I have like 1692 viruses and changed my desktop background with "Warning Spywre detected on your computer Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer" Now what is that? I followed some instrucions I found on this website to go to "Run" type something and uncheck two progams...but I didn't find them!!! help please I'm desperate. How to make it go???

Answer 1

It's a malware.

Visit www.avast.com to get your AntiVirus.

Answer 2

here is a removal video of antivirus xp2008

Answer 3

Go to avast.com and download a free virus removal tool, if you want to you can register a copy of Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition for free

Answer 4

It is a nasty Malware that changes your desktop wallpaper and possibly removes the display function that allows you to change it back. The problem can only be solved by downloading their so called anti virus program that detects viruses on your computer that does not really exist. You can only delete the viruses if you register the anti virus program that costs around $29.90 Euro.

You can either remove this Malware manually or you could use a real antivirus software, I recommend the one below

Answer 5

"Antivirus xp 2008" is Windows malware itself. You need to replace / update / upgrade your normal security suite - it should never have let this one through. For a good security suite, I'd suggest ESet Smart Security:

http://www.eset.com/smartsecurity/

Answer 6

This is a step by step guide to remove it.

www.bleepingcomputer.com/

malware-removal/antivirus-2008

Answer 7

your PC DOES NOT  need reformatted and no it's not a virus it's MALWARE !

this program was made to remove the antivirus xp and does a wonderful job

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

infact it's the only cure to be backed by microsoft  

Answer 8

I know a company that help with almost any computer problem. They are btexpress computer repair. They are great. I went to them and they know what they are doing. I love what they done to my computer. It was not fast and had viruses on it but, now it is clean and fast as lighten. If you would like to visit them the link is in my profile. btexpress computer repair is great

Answer 9

Come on dude, it is a malware and has ruined your computer.

There's nothing you can do except than reinstalling your windows.

Don't repair it or format your pc as you will lose all data.

And don't again download anything from sites you don't trust

Answer 10

Use the following programs:

Spybot - Search & Destroy

Avira AntiVir Personal

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes alone should be able to remove the infection with a full scan, the rest of the programs are to protect yourself in the future from other infections.

Answer 11

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