Got a virus called antivirus 2008 how to get rid of it?

Question

virus is antivirus 2008. or antivaxp08.i cant uninstall.and all protection will not remove it.

Answer 1

Go to http://www.malwarebytes.org and download the latest version of their software. It will detect and remove rogue programs and other malware.

Answer 2

try manual removal instructions

http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-an...

Answer 3

there are two ways ....

number one easy .. download any good anti-virus and scan your system.

second is more professional and for experts..........

step by step tutorials

1. restart you computer

2. press f8 to get start up options

3. select safe mode with command prompt

4. enter you administrator account password (if any)

5. type in command prompt (explorer) without brackets

6. type into run msconfig.

7. go to startup tab and remove all unwanted programs running in start up.

8. open add and remove from control panel and remove all unwanted software

9. open regedit .... by typing regedit into run

8. goto hkey_current_user/software/microsoft/win... or runonce and remove all unwanted startup programs

9. repeat same procedure into hkcm/software/microsoft/windows/run

Answer 4

Oh yes.... that program may block a lot of programs. Please try my software. It still works and removes all parasites. http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-683...

Answer 5

here is a video that explains how to

Answer 6

Firstly, antivirus programs will NOT remove these as they are malicious codecs, although they may find reference to them and remove it but upon rebooting it's back again.

The following are known to work and have been successful in hundreds of instances of removing this parasite.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

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.

SmitFraud Removal

This tool will remove Desktop hijacking malware. Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://downloads.securitycadets.com/Smit...

How to use:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24

If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives.

After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.

Answer 7

Hello,

Try Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware or SmitFraudFix.

Bye

Answer 8

Follow the instruction on the link below to clean your computer

10 easy step virus and spyware removal using free software

http://www.review-ninja.com/2008/08/10-e...