Norton scan then "Scan stopped by user" ? Also Antivirus XP 2008

Question

I've got a virus of some sort. My wallpaper disappeared then a warning saying "you have a virus -install anti virus software" appeared. There was no link to the usual bogus site though. When I started a Norton scan , it stopped about 15 mins through saying 'Scan stopped by user". I then got what looked like an old DOS screen saying to reboot. Edit - I now have Antivirus XP 2008 installed and I can't uninstall! Any ideas? thanks!

Answer 1

run:

How to remove Antivirus XP 2008 (Uninstall Instructions)

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

then run Norton again.

Answer 2

a trojan virus is capable of doing this its a program that usually payload its code to give u a illusion that ur infected.u must have an updated virus database and all features enabled otherwise u need to scan from a bootable disk.

Answer 3

here is a video showing the removal of antivirus xp 2008

Answer 4

Antivirus XP 2008 is a suspect anti-spyware application that have a set of features which do not work, and produces false positives which may goad the user into purchasing the application. Antivirus XP 2008 show various pop-up advertisements and fake security messages, which may disturb your work and slow down computer performance. Antivirus XP 2008 is a clone of XP Antivirus fake antispyware. It is recomended to remove Antivirus XP 2008 from your computer.

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try manual removal instructions