How can i remove malicious software?

Question

There is a program from Pandora Software called Antivirus XP 2008, or something to that effect that has weaseled its way onto my system despite the presence of Norton Antivirus. I haven't installed it, though it keeps prompting me too, so it doesn't appear under 'Add or Remove programs'. It's only affecting my account on this computer. no one elses. And so far all I've noticed is that it has messed with my desktop settings. If I open any window and then close it, it wipes my desktop image and I'm left with a white screen. If I 'right click' on my desktop and go to properties, the 'background' and 'screensaver' tabs are missing. Please help!

Answer 1

superantispyware and avg free edition 8.0 will fix this problem

Answer 2

go to cnet.com and download spybot its free

Answer 3

www.malwarebytes.org

www.superantispyware.com

run full scans with both, they are totally free

Answer 4

Turn off System Restore- Click Start, Right Click My Computer, Click Properties, and turn off in the System Restore tab... Confirm it by clicking yes..

Download Avast Home Pro Edition here for free- http://avast.com/

And download Super Anti Spyware Removal here for free- http://superantispyware.com/

Re-Boot in Safe Mode...

Scan with Avast and move the infected files, viruses, to the Virus Chest..

Scan with super anti spyware and then move to quarantine, delete all infections there...

Re-Boot in Normal Way, Turn ON System Restore, and in the Virus Chest of Avast... Delete the virus/infections...

And you're done... FYI: XP Antivirus 2008 comes with a virus and then prompts you to buy the software in order to delete it...  

Answer 5

use manual removal instructions

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

Answer 6

precisesecurity.com or malwarebytes.org have a program to get rid of this one since it involves your desktop you should go to majorgeeks.com and download WallPaperHijackerRemovealTool if none of this works try Housecall.TrendMicro.com for a online virus scan