How can I take the... ANTIVIRUS XP 2008 OFF OF MY DELL COMPUTER.......???

Question

its taking over my computer and i cant delete it.

I think it's actually giving me a virus trying to make me pay to get it off.

HELP!!!

Answer 1

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

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

Download, install, update and select Quick Scan

Answer 2

It's a rogue security software. Install a quality, legitimate anti-spyware such as Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky or Avast and do a thorough scan of your system.

AntiVirus XP should be detected by the "real" anti virus apps and remove and quarantine the offending software for you.

Geeze, good luck to you! Let's us know how it goes.

Answer 3

omg i had that,it's a trojan,you have to feformat or restore its copying your files,i had to reinstall my os or scan your pc

Answer 4

Hi

ANTIVIRUS XP 2008 is a real pain in the axx. ANd You are almost right:

You got infected with a Trojan which promotes and advertises ANTIVIRUS XP 2008. The problem is, those Trojans are hidden so deep, that it may be very hard to remove it manually.

My advice is, go to this webpage http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-695... and try deleting the listed files (use find/search function in Your PC).

I'd also advice trying the program in my link. Works like a charm.

Cheers

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Download and install ThreatFire and Spybot S&D

Answer 7

use manual removal instructions

http://removal-tool.blogspot.com/2008/07...

Answer 8

Go to this link where you will get full instructions on removal. http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/...

Answer 9

Use the following programs:

Spybot - Search & Destroy

Avira AntiVir Personal

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes alone should be able to remove the infection with a full scan, the rest of the programs are to protect yourself in the future from other infections.

Answer 10

Antivirus XP 2008 is a new rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through Trojans and other malware. It is advertised in the form of fake security alerts and warnings on web sites that state you are infected with malware or are being attacked in some manner.

Once installed, Antivirus XP 2008 will scan your computer and display a variety of security risks found on your computer that can only be removed if you purchase a license of the software. These risks, though, are all fake and are only being displayed to scare you into thinking you are infected and thus purchase their software.

Scroll down to "Automated Removal Instructions for Antivirus XP 2008 using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:" and it's free to use.

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