How do I get rid of anti-virus software?

Question

I don't know how, but I got Antivirus XP 2008 on my computer.

It's really annoying because everyday it resets my desktop wallpaper to a white background with a warning sign in the middle informing me of viruses and spyware that I don't have.

I can see its logo in the bottom right hand corner, and a message pops up every now and then, but I don't know how to remove it! I've deleted the desktop icon, and have also gone to control panel - add and remove programs - and removed it. But it is still here!

What do I do?

Answer 1

Re-boot your computer and press f8 to choose safe mode.

While in safe mode, run the command regedit in run.

Look for your antivirus files in the regedit and delete them.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Run this

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

Answer 4

try this

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

and you need hijackthis program which is also somewhere in the site downloads.

Answer 5

I have this virus and so many other people. i on the same quest as you. i am backing up all my files onto DVD then am going to atempt to re insatl my computer. i have tried the second question and it does not work. if you manage to get rid of it pls contact me and tell me how u did it