I have antivirus 2009 on my computer, how do I get it off?

Question

The bottom right side of my computer has 2 added icons. One says antivirus 2009 and keeps flashing that i have a computer infection and the other icon is red with a white x saying my computer is not protected. Is this a virus and how do I get rid of it????

Answer 1

Antivirus 2009 is an unwanted program, from the authors of Antivirus 2008 . These applications have resembling interface and "features". After stealth installation, Antivirus 2009 will show tonns of fake spyware\adware detection messages and offers to remove reported threats (after you purchase commercial version). But in real Antivirus 2009 is not a spyware cleaner, it's just an imitation of spyware remover. Antivirus 2009 can also slow your computer and cause system errors and crashes. Remove Antivirus 2009 using manual removal instructions (for advanced users) or removal tool.

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use manual removal instructions

Answer 2

download spyware doctor, and do full system scan

Answer 3

Antivirus XP is an extremely dangerous program that will try to get you to purchase it in order to continue to infect your PC.  It's a difficult program to remove but if you follow these steps you shouldn't have a problem:

1) Specific Virus Removal Guide:

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

2) Generic Virus Removal Guide:

-This is an intricate guide that will remove any and all infections you have on your computer.  Very indepth but effective.

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

3) Fix After Effects Of Virus

-Sometimes after removal things still don't work like they're supposed to.  Just run these guides and it'll fix the problems for you.

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

That should take care of the problem for you.  Good luck and safe surfing.

Answer 4

It would help to know what anti virus program you're using...

Answer 5

Don't use that program again...!

It contains a virus and when you scan and find it, it tells you to buy the version to remove it..!!

Try this

http://avast.com/

and for spyware - http://superantispyware.com/

Answer 6

Hello,

Download MalwareBytes AntiMalware & scan your pc to remove it. The Download & instructions link is below. Also use Smit Fraud Fix to fix other errors.

--Power AntiVirus 2009 is a rogue antivirus program, that displays false information stating that you are infected, when your not infected.  It's from the makers of Win Antivir 2008. It also displays fake alerts on your computer which is just another tactic to scare you into purchasing the program.

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

MalwareBytes AntiMalware- http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/mal...

Then use this tool to fix your wallpaper, screensaver, & other errors if needed-

SmitFraudFix- http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.p...

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★GOOD LUCK ^_^