My pc has been infected with a virus,called anti-virus XP 2008 anyone have a clue how to kill the bug?

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My pc has been infected with a virus,called anti-virus XP 2008 anyone have a clue how to kill the bug?

Answer 1

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.

How to remove AntivirusXP2008

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Answer 2

It is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to the well known XP Antivirus rogue application.

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

Download SmitFraudFix

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

Restart your PC in safe mode with networking

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.s...

Run SmitFraudFix

Download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes

http://www.malwarebytes.org

Answer 3

     I had to use system recovery. I tryed everything else and nothing else worked. It told me I had 2475 viruses. Thankfully my computer seems fine now. My brother had the bug and it completely thrashed his system. The Geek Squad have it now trying to recover what they can. :(

Answer 4

try this site, it worked for me, http://delete-virus.com

Answer 5

THIS IS THE EASY SOLUTION:

Our computers got this nasty thing too. I was able to get rid of it, but it took more than one solution. I've outlined the steps for you to easily follow below.

This is a BAD program that installs many files onto your computer and reeks havoc. It drops TOO MANY file to delete individually.

List of all those files here:

http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp...

There are 3 things that you need to do all 3

below A, B, and C.

These tools do an EXCELLENT job, and the "home' versions are FREE to the public.

(The business versions you should purchase)

A.

Avast free Home Edition

Get it here:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...

And please do a "thorough" scan as soon as you get it downloaded. The user interface is simple. Click the left side, and in the top menu that comes up, select thorough scan.

When it finds a culprit it throws up an alarm, then you DELETE the culprit, (do not quarantine).

Then allow it to run all of the time, and you will be completely protected. It will "automatically" update itself, also for free.

You only need to renew your registration once a year, also free.

Note: I KNOW of several people who have used AVG and Norton and have gotten a virus anyway.

Don't go with Zone Alarm as it is hoggy and conflicting.

I've tried them all, and have had wonderful results with DEPENDABLE AVAST for the last 5 years.

The corporation I work for uses the Pro version, and has never has an incident. Avast is your answer.

B.

Get free Ad-AWARE spy-removal tool from Lavasoft

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-a...

1. Download, install and run this program weekly or more.

Then you can be really confident that you are protected at all times.

C. Maybe this step is redundant, but I still recommend you do this:

Perform a system restore to a time BEFORE the infection. Got to START > Programs > Accessories > Systems Tools > System Resore >

follow the prompts and select a date and time before the infection >

Restart your computer

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HARDER SOLUTON:

Last note:  IF your computer is so deeply infected that the above steps are not possible

Here are instructions for manual removal:

http://spyware-removal-guide.net/66/xpan...

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Answer 6

try manual removal process

http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-an...

Answer 7

Uninstall it

Answer 8

Let me first tell you that Antivirus XP 2008 is NOT AN ANTI VIRUS. It's in fact, a VIRUS. I'm majoring in computer security and I need you to follow these steps to remove it. To remove it, I recommend downloading Malware Bytes' Free AntiSpyware. You can download the free program here: http://www.besttechie.net/tools/mbam-set...

Follow these instructions to use:

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

* Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.

* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

* Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

* The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.

* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.

* Make sure that everything is checked

* Click Remove Selected.

* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)

* The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.

Extra Note:

If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.

(Credit to BugBatter from Dell Community Forum for instructions)

Good luck!!

Answer 9

This program ( antivirus xp 2008) is a form of Spyware/Malware and you can get rid of it by using this spyware program. (http://www.superantispyware.com)  So click on the link to get started and you will be happy that you did. Now get started. Good Luck

Answer 10

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