Please help, need to remove virus antivirusxp2008?

Question

On sunday a program (suspected virus) called 'antivirusxp2008' infected my pc resulting in it throwing up pop ups every two minutes suggesting the computer was infected with viruses and therefore recommending you sign up to them for protection on your pc. The pc also has started running painfully slow since this software become apparent, it keeps freezing and resetting making it completely impossible to carry out any activities without disruption. I had read on the internet that this software is infact a virus so on my attempt to uninstall it on add/remove programs despite it saying it had uninstalled still appear to have the virus infecting my pc.

Can anyone suggest a way therefore to get rid of this virus (antivirusxp2008) as until I do can't get the pc to funtion and the only option I feel I have right now is just to throw it in the trash.

Answer 1

I had that, It's a pain isn't it.  I managed to find a removal tool, which I then uploaded in case anyone I knew got it. Give it a go.

Here's the link www.gowest.org.uk/andrews/SmitfraudFix.e...

Answer 2

Just download

http://www.superantispyware.com

Make sure you click for "updates" before you do a "complete" scan.

This will rid you of this pest.

I've done it myself and recommended it to plenty of others who have also removed it from their PC.

Answer 3

I use this one. It's fairly cheap and has products to not only protect your computer but clean it. If this doesn't work, and your computer is fairly new, take it to a repair shop and they can clear it too.

http://www.stop-sign.com/se/se346b.php?n...

Answer 4

How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus (Removal Instructions)

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

Answer 5

THE ONLY Microsoft backed fixed for Antivirus xp 2008 is Combo fix

make sure you turn off system restore first and run this

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix...

let it complete or it will change your time to military time ( very easy to correct )

Answer 6

i highly recommed AdwareBot. Its Was Created By The Developers Of Anitspyware.com As A Substitue For Internet Users Suffering From Adware Infestations. The Software Also Include Spyware, Malware, Keylogger And Virus Removal Engines.

hope this helps

Answer 7

Since you're having trouble with Norton, I suggest you download the free Stinger utility from McAfee and run it in Safe Mode.  Stinger's only purpose in life is to detect attacks on the major A-V programs.  

It’s so good at it the publisher has had to change its name several times to keep malware from defending against it.

Note that Stinger does not take the place of any other malware removers.  You should still run them, probably also in Safe Mode.

Safe Mode is a good idea for running any anti-malware that seems to be having difficulty.

To get into Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking:

1.Log out and reboot your machine.

2.When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.

3.Select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.

4.When the login screen comes up, log in as Administrator.  By default, Administrator has no password.

5.The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different.  You might not be able to see the Internet, for instance.

6.When you're finished, log out and reboot back into normal mode.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Go to www.superantispyware.com and download the Free home version. Install any available updates. Carry out a full, computer scan

Answer 9

try using manual removal instructions

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

Answer 10

Follow the instruction on the link below to clean your computer

10 easy step virus and spyware removal using free software

http://www.review-ninja.com/2008/08/10-e...

Answer 11

you need to go to www.viruscleaners.co.uk just visit

Answer 12

Go to this link for instructions. http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/...

Answer 13

I have had something similar this week its a right pain and faff and took me ages to sort out what with turn off system restore download this use this checker.

what i used was

a 30 free version of kappersky looked on their forum and found the link for the  smitfraudfix.  Turned off system restore. After i had done the smitfraudfix i used the superantispyware to check and it was gone.

A usefull tip is to print out all the information you will need like how to start up in safe mode and what stage to do what at.  I found it really helpful for me.

good luck and dont' worry you can sort this out x

i had the Heur invader on mine.