How Do You Get Rid Of AntiVirus XP 2008???

Question

I cant seem to get rid of it!!!! I uninstalled it, then i went to Star>Run>regedit> etc, deleted that file, and its still here. I want to do a check on if my computer is ok after todays virus aftermath but i cant because i know its not good to have 2 antiviruses on at the same time.

How do you get rid of this thing

Answer 1

use manual removal instructions

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

Answer 2

DO NOT USE SPYWARE DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

its the vundo trojan ive had it like 5 times

same thing

go to

http://www.symantec.com/business/securit...

it will clean it up and remove that xp ****

without deleting important information

its reliable and its not a proper antivirus program

you can do scans on the internet

PEOPLE HE/SHE IS NOT ASKING FOR RECOMMENDED ANTIVIRUS THEY WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET RID OF IT!

that site will get rid of it

im 98% sure its vundo

http://www.windowsvistaplace.com/xp-anti...

here is a very helpful site

its a step by step guide to do it manually

good luck

and people when someone asks how tor emove something dont recomend antivirus unless thats what they asked

Answer 3

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Answer 4

"AntiVirus XP 2008" is the name of a nasty virus that infected many users. If you take a good look at Yahoo Answer Computer Security.

Every hour, there is someone asking the same question.

To answer your question, you can install CLAMWIN.

ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows

that uses the GNU General Public License by the Free Software

Foundation and is free (as in freedom) software.

There is a portable version of ClamWin where it can be install into an USB pendrive as small as 64 MB.

First use another PC to download Clamwin portable anti-virus

and install Clamwin portable on a USB thumb drive.

http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/c...

Update the latest anti-virus definition files.

Set the preferences to delete or move virus to a quarantine folder.

How to configure ClamWin

http://support.real-time.com/open-source...

When the USB pendrive is ready.

Boot up the infected PC in safe mode.

If possible, disable system restore on the infected PC.

Run the Clamwin Anti-virus that is installed on the USB drive to scan the infected PC.

Scan all hard drives for viruses.

Answer 5

get the free trial of total uninstall 4 from soft82.com and it removes all traces of a program and makes a system restore point in case you mess up

Answer 6

here is a video that shows how to remove antivirus xp 2008

Answer 7

To remove AntiVirus XP 2008, I recommend Malwarebytes software, I have used this to removed 3 instances of this infection.

You can read about it on my blog here: http://www.saiweb.co.uk/security/antivir...

Answer 8

What is this "thing" called Antivirus XP 2008? Where did you get it from? It sounds scary that you go to regedit and delete files! I am sorry, what you are saying does not make sense to me.

And what is the second antivirus program you have on your computer anyway? If you have uninstalled it, it is gone. You don't have to go to the registry editor and do anything else.

You are all set!

Answer 9

you use spy hunter 3

Answer 10

I got the virus couple days ago actually and used this. Got this from an answer.

First you need to stop the program from loading on startup. This is what you do to stop it:

Start, run

Type msconfig

Go to Startup tab

Uncheck lphc35dj0e1an

Uncheck rhc75dj0e1an

Click apply, then ok

Restart computer

Then you need to delete the main files this program uses. Delete the following file:

C:\windows\system32\lphc35dj0e1an.exe

Delete the following folder and all contents:

C:\program files\rhc75dj0e1an

This should remove the program from your system but you probably still have a warning message displayed as your wallpaper in Windows and the virus removed the ability to change the wallpaper or your desktop settings.

To restore ability to change your desktop settings and select a different wallpaper and screen saver do the following:

Start, run

type Gpedit.msc

Navigate to User configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, Display

Right click on Remove Display in Control Panel

Click on Properties and select Disabled

Do the same steps to change the following attributes to disabled:

Hide Desktop Tab

Prevent changing wallpaper

Hide Apperance and Themes tab

Hide Settings tab

Hide Screen Saver tab

You should now be able to use your computer normally and change the wallpaper to something other than the warning message Antivirus XP 2008 set it to.

Answer 11

AntiVirus XP 2008 is a rogue anti-virus program, uninstall from add or remove programs and then download spybot search and destroy

download it from here:

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

do the wizard at the start and then click check for updates, select definition updates and after updating click search and destroy, it will scan your computer and then when it is finished click fix selected problems, it will remove the entires and then reboot your computer and it will be fixed!

Answer 12

delete files manually and it should be ok:

av2008xp.exe

AntivirusXP2008.exe

rhcn7cj0ea59Skin.dll

rhcn7cj0ea59.exe

pphcj7cj0ea59.exe

lphcj7cj0ea59.exe

scan[1].exe

1scan31[1].exe

1450345358.exe

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-695...

Answer 13

here is how you do it

1 clcik start

2. click control panel

3. click classic view

4. click on programe and features

5. click uninstall a programe

6. find and click the programme

7. click uninstall and follow the prompts

you welcome

peace out

Answer 14

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Removes Antivirus:

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.

EDIT:

@old_skool_doofDj - Spyware Doctor is recommended to use alongside Malwarebytes, and has been tried and tested to remove Antivirus 2008 and its variations.  It is a malicious codec NOT a Vundo trojan as you state.

Along with many others, I have successfully used these combinations to remove this parasite, and the Vundo Fix is included as a safety precaution.

Get your facts right before bad mouthing other contributors and also there are few recommendations to use antivirus programs to remove this.

PS: If you have had this 5 times as you state, then you obviously do not know how to secure your pc.

Answer 15

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...