I recently had the Trojan Virus...?

Question

I have all these programs that keep coming up when I start the computer up. It comes up with Antivirus XP 2008. How do I get rid of it. It isn't in add remove programs. And now the desktop is all white and when I go to change it it doesn't have all the tabs it used to have. And now the back round is all white. Will my computer ever be the same.

But also when I first got it the back round turned like some weird colors and started playing music. Can someone please explained what happened?

Answer 1

It seems that your computer is badly affected by virus. If data recovery is not your prime concern, format your hard disk. Otherwise, you may free download bitdefender/kaspersky etc (i.e., any strong antivirus) to clean your machine.

Answer 2

Problem :

If its not in the add/remove programs list this means its either in the wrong directory or digitally locked (which means its a purchased software that your computer uses often)I would recommend going to Start/Control Panel and visit the section about Administration/Parental Controls and chnage or check your settings to your needs and see if you can uninstall it from there ! If not I would try to visit Start/My Computer/C:/Program Files/Antivirus Xp 2008 and delete the running files from there ! (Note : Keep a saved version of the file named "Antivirus Xp 2008 on a disk just in case it does not remove the directory as planned) If you startup and your screen goes white it usually has a reason explaining and how to fix it located on the right side of the Windows Xp Desktop Wallpaper/Backround ! If you manage to get it uninstalled I would recommend getting Windows Defender at : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Note : Only one antivirus program can be installed on a computer at a time or they will malfunction and erase directories you may not want to be deleted and they will start messing up unwanted or wanted files ! I would use Windows Defender to scan your computer but in the meantime use the Kaspersky Online Scanner 7.0 at : http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner... Please do not download the software of there's though !

Answer 3

Antivirus XP 2008 IS a trojan!!!

Go to this MS page and run the scan:

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/defau...

Answer 4

AntivirusXP2008 (or Antivirus XP 2008, AntiVirXP08, AntivirusXP 2008, Antivirus2008XP) is a new rogue antispyware program. AntivirusXP2008 rogue antispyware (or you can call it XPAntivirus2008) is a latest clone of Xp Antivirus, XPAntivirus2008, Antivirus2008, Antivirus 2008 rogue programs. Antivirus XP 2008, or Xp Antivirus, uses fake warning popups, fake security alerts to scare and trick user into buying a "full" version of AntivirusXP2008. Users can get AntivirusXP2008 infection from a Trojan (usually it can be Trojan Zlob) or fake video codec’s. AntivirusXP2008 will launch every time when user starts up Windows and it is going to generate million of annoying popups that are very difficult to close. Users should delete AntivirusXP2008 as soon as possible from their computer system to prevent damage to their privacy or data!

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-695...

Answer 5

I recently had the same problem.  It can be solved if you restore your computer to it's original state with the computer restore disc.  Make sure you save all your documents onto a disc first, as you will lose everything.

You will have to reconnect your internet, and it will take some time, but it is effective.

Answer 6

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 7

malwarebytes is good get avira antivirus also malwarebytes doesnt have real time protection and avira does for free it detects 97% of all malware out there works amazing

here is the link

avira

http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Pe...

malwarebytes

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Answer 8

Maybe you are allergic to latex...

OH!!! It's a computer thing?