HELP, trying to get rid of it. What is the best antivirus software thats free?

Question

I tried to remove this virus called xp antivirus2008.. I think I have but my computer is slow and it doesn't open my computer it gives me a msg saying close window its debugged and my comp is still giving me some problems so maybe i have some of the virus left..how can i get rid of it completely even if its another virus or spyware? Btw I tried Mcafee and Spyware doctor, they didn't help so much.

Answer 1

As you probably already know, Antivirus 2008 or 2009 is not an anti virus, it's malware (basically a virus/spyware) Follow these instructions to remove it:

To remove it, I recommend downloading Malware Bytes' AntiSpyware. You can download the free program here: http://www.besttechie.net/tools/mbam-set...

Follow these instructions to use:

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

* Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.

* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

* Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

* The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.

* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.

* Make sure that everything is checked

* Click Remove Selected.

* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)

* The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.

Extra Note:

If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.

(Credit to BugBatter from Dell Community Forum for instructions)

Also, after Malware Bytes' AntiSpyware cleans up your machine, you should really download Avira AntiVir free anti virus. It works wonders on my machine. Also download SuperAntiSpyware free. It also worked wonders on my computer. Good luck!!

Answer 2

MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE ,,, SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY(SPYWARE CLEANERS THEY'LL GET THE JOB DONE) , AND TRY AVIRA ANTI-VIRUS

FROM WHAT I HEAR ITS NOT A VIRUS ITS ANNOYING SPYWARE/MALWARE NOT SURE THOUGH,,GOOD LUCK