How do I remove Antivirus XP 2008 from my computer??? PLEASE HELP?

Question

I have tried everything and nothing is working, I can't do anything without it popping up all over the place, does anyone know how to get it removed if so please help me out.

Answer 1

Download the free version of Superantispyware.  http://www.superantispyware.com  Update and run and in depth scan.  

Mind Doctor, France

Answer 2

XP Antivirus 2008 (XPAntivirus 2008) is a new version of well known fake spyware cleaner. This program have aggressive behaviour and deceptive advertising tactic. XP Antivirus 2008 displays false security warnings and malware detection reports to scare users into buying full version of this useless program. Likewise older versions, XP Antivirus 2008 can install other malware, capture browser's homepage, redirect search results and slow your computer. We recomend to remove XP Antivirus 2008 from your PC.

Answer 3

Antivirus XP 2008 (or AntivirusXP2008, AntiVirXP08, AntivirusXP 2008) is a rogue antispyware program. This program is a clone of Xp Antivirus, XPAntivirus2008, Antivirus2008, Antivirus 2008. Or you can say that Antivirus XP 2008 is just XPAntivirus2008 by another name. Just like Xp Antivirus, Antivirus XP 2008 uses fake pop up messages, fake security warnings to trick user into buying "full" version of Antivirus XP 2008. Usually users can infect them self with Antivirus XP 2008 through a Trojan, like Zlob. Antivirus XP 2008 usually launches when user starts up Windows. Antivirus XP 2008 can generate tons of ads or pop ups that are very difficult to close. Users should remove Antivirus XP 2008 as soon as possible to safe their privacy and data!

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Answer 4

well first off antivirus XP 2008 isnt an antivirus in fact itself is a virus and and malware.. unfortunately this former dell tech has remved it many times for users pc's. there is no simple fix and many time if u can do a system restore to a week before u aquired it , you can forget you ever had this problem. but, this doesnt always work.reformatted some. but before we do any of that , u can try to do a few things. go get KASPERSKY anti virus , this a free 30 day trial and if u like email me and ill send u license keys (no charge) and u can have it for 6 - to a year for free,run a full scan and lets hope that Kaspersky kills it ( kaspersky is reated # 1 antivirus program year in and year out, ) some other good ones are Nod 32 and a distant 3rd is any symatec product.you can also try (assuming u run windows XP) start > run> MRT  < its the mallicious software removal tool that most dont even know they have but we all do whom use windows as an OS.its stright from MS so u know its worth ____ all, but, u can try it.if u e-mail me ill send u kaspersky and a trojan killer , the problem with antivirus XP 2008 its it makes rogue entries inside you registry as well in 52 other places (system 32 *.swp .*.$$$ *.`- , *.^ ,*.temp,*.tmp,*.ilk , *ilk , *.ilc, just to name a few of the 52)  for the record to anyone esle whom reads this  XP DOESNT MAKE AN ANTIVIRUS , and also FREE ANTI VIRUS IS FREE FOR A REASON  IT S SH*T...anyways buddy [e-mail] email me and ill walk u through step by step.. if not good luck  

Answer 5

It is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to the well known XP Antivirus rogue application.

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

Download SmitFraudFix

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

Restart your PC in safe mode with networking

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.s...

Run SmitFraudFix

Download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes

http://www.malwarebytes.org

Answer 6

Download and scan with the the following free software in order one by one, delete what ever they find should leave your PC free of infections:

Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

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

SmitfraudFix: http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.e...

Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Editi...

Once you have removed the infections keep Avast and download Comodo Pro firewall, then switch to Firefox 3 if you are browsing with IE this should stop it returning. (links on my profile)

Guide to using SmitfraudFix: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t...

Answer 7

Automated Removal Instructions for Antivirus 2008 using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

1. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix.

2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, or MBAM, from the following location and save it to your desktop:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Download Link

3. Once downloaded, close all programs and Windows on your computer, including this one.

4. Double-click on the icon on your desktop named Download_mbam-setup.exe. This will start the installation of MBAM onto your computer.

5. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware checked. Then click on the Finish button.

6. MBAM will now automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program before performing a scan. As MBAM will automatically update itself after the install, you can press the OK button to close that box and you will now be at the main program as shown below.

7. On the Scanner tab, make sure the the Perform quick scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for Antivirus 2008 related files.

8. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while, so we suggest you go and do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan. When MBAM is scanning it will look like the image below.

9. When the scan is finished a message box saying the scan has finished will come up.

10. You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the Antivirus2008 removal process.

11. You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.

12. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown. You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine.

12. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.

13. You can now exit the MBAM program.

Your computer should now be free of the Antivirus2008 program. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.

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

this link is for the downloads and is the original page!

hope this helps!

Answer 8

I had it and now i am helping others from some removal guides i found online that really work and they are all free.

One good one was on http://www.spyware-techie.com/antivirus2...

Hope it helps!