Help! Antivirus xp 2008 won't go away!?

Question

Ok, my mom downloaded a video codec and attached to tha codec was the aforementioned program. It downloaded on its own because I couldn't get it to stop! I have brought up the task manager and ended its processes and I have deleted the registry keys that it created and finally deleted it from the program list but is still wreaking havoc on my computer. It has a stupid window on my background saying that i have all these viruses and I can't change my background, also, my computer is moving very slowly and is freezing up so badly that I am having to turn it off and turn it back on alot! Please Help!

Answer 1

try manual removal instructions

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

Answer 2

you might have the zlob codec infection, use google to find out how to remove infections.  We have a service to remove all infections and this is a pretty tough infection so you will need to be careful and follow any steps that you find perfectly.

By the way, you might find a few infections so be sure to scan with a few online virus scans to be sure that you find all infected files.  We have a list at http://pcultracare.com/free_online_virus...

Good Luck

Answer 3

you need to use a 'layered' approach to removing this parasite which has been successful in hundreds of cases

Remove Restrictions Tool:

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/RR...

Download from Softpedia Secure Download (RO), install, run and check all boxes then click Apply and then reboot. This tool re-enables what codecs/viruses have disabled.

RogueRemover:

http://www.download.com/RogueRemover/300...

Download, install, update, scan and follow on screen prompts.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

SmitFraud Removal

Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

How to use:

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

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

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.

Finally clean your Registry:

Eusing Free Registry Cleaner:

http://www.download.com/Eusing-Free-Regi...

allows you to safely clean and repair registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks.

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/

If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode - tap F8 during boot before Windows splash screen and select Safe Mode.

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

Answer 4

It is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to the well known XP Antivirus rogue application.

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

Download SmitFraudFix

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

Restart your PC in safe mode with networking

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.s...

Run SmitFraudFix

Download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes

http://www.malwarebytes.org

Answer 5

this site will help you through solving your problem http://www.review-ninja.com/2008/08/10-e...

Let me give you a tip choosing a good antivirus for your PC because i know you really do care for your pc =)

Here's a link which serve me best choosing an antivirus http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008...

I conducted a research for myself, hope it will help you...

For anti-spyware, check this out http://toptenantispyware.com/

Study, Learn and you Decide what is the best antispyware for your system...

As of now im using avast4.8 home edition and windows defender, they are pretty good combination... and the best thing is they are absolutely free of charge...

www.avast.com

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...