How to get of Antivirus 2008

Question

I want this d**n virus off of my computer. I tried add/remove programs and it wasn't there. I triedSmitfraud fix but it was complex and didn't do c**p. just want this off of my computer!!! IT'S ENDLESS POP-UPS ARE DRIVING ME INSANE. I even got nothing but a red screen saying "Make me a sandwich, you!!!" Whoever made this is evil. EVIL!!!

All answers are REALLY apprieciated.

Answer 1

Antivirus 2008 is a rogue anti-malware program that displays false results and requires you to first purchase the software before you can remove anything. When installed, Antivirus 2008 will scan your computer and list a variety of infections found on your computer.

For Free removal scroll to this......Automated Removal Instructions for Antivirus 2008 using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

Please remember to update before scan.

Answer 2

Yes, like others said it IS a rogue software program. You can check out these links:

1. http://malwarebytes.org/

2. (This site shows a list of rogue programs) http://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php

Answer 3

STEP 1: SCAN COMPUTER FOR INFECTIONS

1. The most important thing you can do is make sure you know what you’re up against. Run these online scanners to help figure out what is infecting your system:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/s...

1A. clean up using internet options [ XP & Vista are the same ]

start--control panel--internet options--general:

delete cookies/history/temp files from internet options general page

2. cookie management

start--control panel--internet options--privacy--advanced--override

select:

allow 1st party cookies

BLOCK 3rd [ tracking ] party cookies

3. clean up windows folders

empty prefetch and temp file folders:

start--control panel--local disk drive (c)--temp folder--

file--select all--press delete key on keyboard

STEP 4. TURN OFF SYSTEM RESTORE

now go OFFLINE and power back up under SAFE MODE.

while booting up,press f-8 key till you get SAFE MODE utility selection

1. Turn off Windows System Restore Points:

a. Right Click on My Computer

b. Click Properties

c. Click System Restore Tab

d. Check the box next to: Turn off System Restore on all Hard drives

i. Malware can sometimes be restored from previous restore points, this will help the removal process run more smoothly

2. Click Apply and OK

STEP 5:

REMOVE PROGRAMS ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS

GO TO ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS TO CLEAR KNOWN MALWARE

1. Before scanning the computer you can remove certain malware programs from the Add/Remove Programs list in the Control Panel in Windows XP

2. Open the Start Menu and select Control Panel

3. In the Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs

4. Look through the list for anything suspicious

5. Search http://www.google.com for any program you are not sure about.

6. Uninstall and follow the directions on any program that you decide to remove.

STEP 6. DELETING PROGRAMS FROM WINDOWS FOLDERS

start--my computer--local disk drive (c)--windows--programs

delete program

start--my computer--local disk drive (c)--windows--temp folder

click file--choose select all

press keyboard delete key

start--my computer--local disk drive (c)--windows--prefetch folder

same as above

start--your username--documents--downloads or desktop folder

delete program

STEP 7. CLEAN UP USING DISK CLEAN

start--all programs--accessories--disk clean

Download, install, and run Ccleaner:

in list to left,do NOT check COOKIES or you'll lose them!

http://www.ccleaner.com/

STEP 8. CLEANING UP THE TASKBAR

right click start--select properties--select taskbar--select customize

select always hide or show

STEP 9. edit the registry:

VERY TRICKY AND DANGEROUS! NOT FOR BEGINNER OR RUBE!!

press windows key [ 4 part flag ] + letter R--enter

regedit

there are 4 key sections to check:

hkey_classes_root

check the list for program--delete

hkey_current_user

check for program--delete

click software--get program--delete

click microsoft--get program--delete

hkey_local_machine

check for program--delete

click software--get program--delete

click microsoft--get program--delete

hkey_users

click default

click software

click microsoft--get program--delete

STEP 10: MALWARE REMOVAL TOOLS

A. Trojans, Worms, Key Loggers, Viruses, and Spyware are all very difficult to remove with just a single program. That is why it is recommend to run several programs to aid in the removal process. I recommend running each of the following programs listed below in order. Not all the programs are freeware and require purchase, you don’t have to run that program but I recommend looking into it if the results come back with your computer still being infected. Still, after all the freeware programs have run through your computer should be clean of any infection.

NOTE: It is recommend to run these programs in Safe Mode for the best results!

1. Freeware – Spybot: This one gets a lot of advertising bots and other malicious programs.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index...

2.Spyware Blaster: This is a powerful utility that helps to block potential spyware problems from browsers and websites.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...

STEP 11: SCAN COMPUTER FOR INFECTIONS

1. Once more I recommend going to the online scanners above just to be sure that you were able to remove all the malware infections:

STEP 12: TURN ON SYSTEM RESTORE

1. Turn on Windows System Restore Points:

a. Right Click on My Computer

b. Click Properties

c. Click System Restore Tab

d. Uncheck the box next to: Turn off System Restore on all Hard drives

2. Click Apply and OK

STEP 13: SYSTEM RECOVERY

1. In a worst case scenario if the following steps do not clean your system,try using system restore

follow the same steps you followed to turn off S.R. but instead,click create new restore point

2. in a VERY worst case,use your recovery or re install disk to re install

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Answer 4

Try booting your computer with the antivirus disk, maybe there is a problem you can fix there. reboot PC with the disk in tray, Go to the setup screen before OS starts, Boot PC from disk drive should be first boot choice, understand?