I some how have a thing in my control panel called ms av and no matter what i do i can not get rid of it.help?

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i have tried many free programs and they dont work or they scan and tell me to pay to get rid of it. but even with them its not even labeling this stupid thing. i do not have any money to spend but im afraid if i keep it on my system it will totally destroy my computer and i just dont know what to do so please help me...

Answer 1

It's probably XP Antivirus 2008, a well known malware program.

These instructions should take care of it:

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.h...

Answer 2

Firstly, antivirus programs will NOT remove these as they are malicious codecs, although they may find reference to them and remove it but upon rebooting it's back again.

Therefore you need to use a 'layered' approach to removing this parasite which has been successful in hundreds of cases using FREE programs:

Remove Restrictions Tool:

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/RR...

Download from Softpedia Secure Download (RO), install, run and check all boxes then click Apply and then reboot. This tool re-enables what codecs/viruses have disabled.

RogueRemover:

http://www.download.com/RogueRemover/300...

Download, install, update, scan and follow on screen prompts.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

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

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

Spybot S&D:

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

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

SmitFraud Removal

Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

How to use:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan

VundoFix:

http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/gl...

Disconnect your computer from the internet

Run vundo

Restart your computer

Run the tool again to ensure no traces are left.

If there are the reboot into Safe Mode and run FixVundo again.

If your desktop has changed or icons are missing also use:

Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hija...

Note: You should hit all "Repair" buttons even though it may not say "Found!" This will fix a wallpaper hijack everytime if all repair buttons are pressed.

If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode - tap F8 during boot before Windows splash screen and select Safe Mode.

After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.

Answer 3

Well i hope you haven't used this one as yet.

You did not say what you have tried.

MS Antivirus is a new corrupt anti-spyware product coming from the rogue malware creators, which, as usual, tries to convince PC users that it can find malware parasites in your computer.All they are after is your money.

For FREE removal scroll to this.........avoiding any ads

that you see above this point.

Automated Removal Instructions for MS Antivirus using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

Please update before scanning..............

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