Black screen, warning to buy?

Question

I have a computer with the following message:

AntiVirus, 2008 XP, Valuation Version Warning (background is black). Then it gives information on how to purchase the software but doesn’t let you out of the screen if you don’t buy it.

How do I fix it?

Answer 1

Its the "AntiVirus 2008" virus going around. You probably downloaded it attached to a file.

Go to Google and type in "Anti Virus 2008" and you will get 100s of links on how to remove the virus.

Answer 2

Our computers got this nasty thing too.  I was able to get rid of it, but it took more than one solution.  I've outlined the steps for you to easily follow below.

This is a BAD program that installs many files onto your computer and reeks havoc. It drops TOO MANY file to delete individually.

List of all those files here:

http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp...

There are 3 things that you need to do all 3

below A, B, and C.

These tools do an EXCELLENT job, and the "home' versions are FREE to the public.

(The business versions you should purchase)

A.

Avast free Home Edition

Get it here:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...

And please do a "thorough" scan as soon as you get it downloaded. The user interface is simple. Click the left side, and in the top menu that comes up, select thorough scan.

When it finds a culprit it throws up an alarm, then you DELETE the culprit, (do not quarantine).

Then allow it to run all of the time, and you will be completely protected. It will "automatically" update itself, also for free.

You only need to renew your registration once a year, also free.

Note: I KNOW of several people who have used AVG and Norton and have gotten a virus anyway.

Don't go with Zone Alarm as it is hoggy and conflicting.

I've tried them all, and have had wonderful results with DEPENDABLE AVAST for the last 5 years.

The corporation I work for uses the Pro version, and has never has an incident. Avast is your answer.

B.

Get free Ad-AWARE spy-removal tool from Lavasoft

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-a...

1. Download, install and run this program weekly or more.

Then you can be really confident that you are protected at all times.

C. Maybe this step is redundant, but I still recommend you do this:

Perform a system restore to a time BEFORE the infection. Got to START > Programs > Accessories > Systems Tools > System Resore >

follow the prompts and select a date and time before the infection >

Restart your computer

Last note:  IF your computer is so deeply infected that the above steps are not possible

Here are instructions for manual removal:

http://spyware-removal-guide.net/66/xpan...

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Answer 3

Hello

your computer may be infected with the virus and Trojan

I suggest you use a comprehensive killing NOD

Then clean up your registry repair documents can be resolved

Please visit

http://www.Easy-Registry-Clean.info

Can help you

Good luck

Answer 4

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