I have this new spyware thing named XP ANTIVIRUS 2008, how do I remove it from my computer

Question

i googled it and it turns out to be a counterfeit antivirus program

how do i get it off my computer

i have windows vista

Answer 1

here is a removal video

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

XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus are rogue antivirus programs that, when run, display false results as a tactic to scare you into purchasing the software

Scroll to this for Free removal......Automated Removal Instructions for XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

Update before scanning.

Answer 4

Check out http://www.vistaantivirus.org/

Also Smitfraudfix and Spybot normally take care of this issue.

You should consider a permenent solution and get a good anti-virus / anti-spyware program so this does not happen again to you.

Answer 5

It sounds like you have a SMITFRAUD VIRUS.  This virus requires specific steps to remove.  Below is information from Bleeping Computer.

HTH!

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Smitfraud / Generic Zlob / Quicknavigate / Virtual Maid REMOVAL

From www.BleepingComputer.com

What this program does:

SmitFraud has become a term to mean an infection where fake security alerts appear in your taskbar stating that you are infected. These alerts tend to be accompanied by a rogue anti-spyware program installed on your computer without your consent. Clicking on one of these fake security alerts will either bring you to a home page where you can purchase other fraudulent software or will install automatically, without your permission, one of these software.

Tools Needed for this fix: SmitFraudFix.zip which is available for download at:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/sm...

Answer 6

this program can help you get rid of it : http://www.AdwareAway.net/antivirusxp200...

Answer 7

A trick i found out how to do on http://www.pchubs.com/blogs/xp-antivirus... was boot into safe mode. It actually worked where i could run my spyware program and remove ALL of xp antivirus 2008. Now i don't have any more popups thank God!