I've removed Antivirus 2008, but my display is still blue. How do I change it back?

Question

My control panel no longer includes the display option since I've been attacked with the evil, vicious virus. My screen is just blue, like the faux security risk background that came when I got the virus. Everything else seems ok with my laptop, but i cant change the display settings or open folders by double clicking; they just search and folder options only have the search function as an option. Thanks, it's really bugging me! :)

Answer 1

Your still infected, there may be some files left..

How to remove Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus (Removal Instructions)

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-683...

Answer 2

You are still infected.

This will take about an hour.

Switch off System Restore - you can re-start it if you choose to when your computer is clean.

Install the free version of SUPERantispyware http://superantispyware.com Update it and run a full scan.

Install ccleaner http://ccleaner.com - run the ccleaner and the registry scans and delete what they find but repeat the registry one until nothing is detected.

Reboot and job done.

I'd also recommend you install a good anti-virus program like avast home edition http://avast.com

and another good anti-spyware program is spybot search and destroy http://safer-networking.org

Answer 3

Your still not clean:

How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus (Removal Instructions)

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

Answer 4

when I'm feeling blue oooh oooh ooooh oooh oooh !

Save your My Documents folder with Nero to CD or DVD.

Reboot and hold Delete.

Set First boot to IDE 0 in the Boot option menu.

Hit escape key go to Exit and Y save the changes.

Insert your Windows O/S disk  ( XP , Vista etc) in your CD/DVD drive and restart your computer.

Follow the onscreen instructions. Format to NTFS.

Yu now have a clean reset. Now reload any other software you want to ..........and keep away from those XYZ sites from now on!