Help with antivirus xp 2008!!??

Question

yeah my computer, my dear computer, got infected. i tried to get rid of it manually but its so hard and long. i turned to anti-virus programs but some require me to pay and i was actually on the brink of purchasing "SpyNoMore" but people said it was also "rogue-like" and i definitely do not want to go thorugh it again. help me!! suggest a anti-virus program, or anything. if i have to pay i would but i have to know if its legit and worth it.

Answer 1

avast or avg  

Answer 2

THE ONLY Microsoft backed fixed for Antivirus xp 2008 is Combo fix

make sure you turn off system restore first and run this

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

let it complete or it will change your time to military time ( very easy to correct )

Answer 3

try this

Answer 4

Click this link to download free AVG 8 (anti virus)

http://dw.com.com/redir?edId=3&siteId=4&...

Install it and let it update, then run a system scan. After it is done, remove all threats, and XP antivirus will be gone, then you can uninstall AVG 8 (if you want to)

Answer 5

good job on trying to manually get rid of it. I personally am a big fan of both avg anti virus 8 and anti spyware . i have recommended AVG many times to all my friends and family and not once has it let me or any one else down. the programs do come with a free edition that works well but the real power is in the premium one that you (sadly) have to pay for, but hey they work and their not expensive, very simple to use and there fast

btw i know how you feel i got tricked into that dumb anti virus xp as well and avg pulled be out of trouble. good luck

Answer 6

Go to http://www.malwarebytes.org and download the latest version of their free scanner. It will remove it.