How do i remove xp antivirus 2008? Tried links to spyware removal from other questions but no luck at all

Question

I can't access the internet on my infected computer. Have tried various malware removers and they either show up the virus but won't remove it because I haven't a license number or won't open at all. My computer is nearly dead now and can't back up anything. Help!!

Answer 1

Your only option now is either reformat your PC and reinstall your Windows. Or you try 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 thumb drive.

You can install in a USB drive as small as 128 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...

How to configure ClamWin

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

Update the latest anti-virus definition files.

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

Boot up in safe mode on the infected PC.

If possible, disable system restore on the infected PC.

Use the USB drive with Clamwin Anti-virus installed to scan the infected PC.

Scan all hard drives for viruses.

Answer 2

Hey there, i have a video on youtube that is a step by step guide on how to deleta Antivirus 2008.

This is the link to it:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=faLCR_N9dp...

I hope this helps you get rid of it :)

Answer 3

Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.

There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on

http://anti-spyware-center.net/index.php...

You can download and scan your computer for free.

As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.

Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

You can free download antispyware 2008

http://www.anti-spyware-2008.com which is an essential tool to keep your system free of dangerous spywares, protecting your privacy and your PC.

It also works very well for me

Answer 5

Delete these files manually :

xpa.exe

XP Antivirus 2008.lnk

Uninstall XP Antivirus 2008.lnk

If u will have any problems u can use this page as a guide:

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-691...

Answer 6

Antivirus XP is pretty nasty, so I would recommend going through a three step of guides.  Just follow them and your problems will be over:

1) Follow the specific removal guide for Antivirus XP:

http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

2) Follow the generic virus removal guide.  It's a long guide but it's very good at clearing out all traces of viruses from the computer:

http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

3) If things aren't back to normal (Start Menu missing buttons etc), then run the following fixes to get the system back to the way it should look:

http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

Good luck, this will take care of your virus problem no question.

Answer 7

I had this same problem. I tried AVG, kapersky, and other anti-virus programs. None worked.

I ran across this web site, and this forum and this actually worked.

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

# Next, please reboot your computer into Safe Mode by doing the following:

* Restart your computer

* After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.

* Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear

* Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

* Login as a user with administrator privileges.

1.

# When your computer has started in safe mode, and you see the Safe Mode by doing the following:

* Restart your computer

* After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.

* Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear

* Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

* Login as a user with administrator privileges.

1.

# When your computer has started in safe mode, and you see the desktop, continue with the rest of the instructions.

# Click on the Start button and then select the Run option.

# In the Open: field type C:\Program Files\ and then press the OK button.

# When the folder appears, if it says These files are hidden, click on the Show the contents of this folder option.

# When the C:\Program Files\ folder opens, look through the list of folders and when you find the folder named XPAntivirus left-click on it once so it becomes highlighted.

# Then hit the Delete button on your keyboard and when it asks if you are you want to delete the folder, click on the Yes button with your mouse.

# When the folder is deleted, reboot your computer back to normal mode.

    * 1 month ago

Source(s):

http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsOneCa...

Answer 8

Google has quite a few links to sites that can help you remover this Virus.  

http://www.google.com/search?q=xp+antivi...

Answer 9

Automated Removal Instructions for XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus 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.

      MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Screen

   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 XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus 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.

      MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Scanning Screen

   9. When the scan is finished a message box will appear as shown in the image below.

      MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Scan Finished Screen

      You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus removal process.

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

  11. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below.

      MalwareBytes Scan Results

      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.

Answer 10

here is a video showing how to remove xp antivirus 2008

Answer 11

use manual removal instructions