There is antivirus 2009 on my computer

Question

i can't get of rid what do i do to get rid of it i tried deleting it nothing happens is there anyway i can get rid of it i already security centre i don't need antivirus 2009 how do i get of rid and stop appearing on my computer it keeps appearing i want it to stop

Answer 1

Of course you don't need antivirus 2009 - its malware. And as it is coming through you are obviously not adequately protected. Windows Live OneCare will stop it coming through and remove it from your system to begin with. If you don't want to download the program which is free for a certain period before you have to buy it (though well worth the money £39.99 for 3 computers) you can go to their site and run their scanner for free.

Answer 2

This is spyware and corrupts your anti virus programs. I have norton with BT Broadband Phoned the technical department who took two hours to disable it then two next day to unistall norton and then reinstall norton. It's a bugger and unless you know what you are doing let a pro do it.

Answer 3

here is a video that shows how to remove antivirus 2009  

Answer 4

The easiest way to fix it is using Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware (Turn off system restore, Download it, update it, do a full scan, and remove everything it finds).

I would also recommend the following programs to make sure that you don't get infected again in the future:

Spybot - Search & Destroy

Avira AntiVir Personal

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition

Answer 5

I think you've picked up a virus which calls itself 'antivirus 2009'. Did you get a message on screen to say that your computer was in danger of infection and then clicked on cancel to try to get rid of it? This is how some viruses are allowed in to your computer.

Answer 6

Switch off system restore - you can restart it when your system is clean.

Install update and run a full scan with http://superantispyware.com

Reboot and job done.

EDIT:

Protect yourself in the future with decent anti-virus software I'd recommend Avast Home Edition http://avast.com

Another good anti-spyware software to go along with SUPERantispyware is Spybot Search and Destroy http://safer-networking.org

While you're at it I'd also install ccleaner http://ccleaner.com Cleans cookies, removes old registry leftovers from uninstalled programs, and much more.

Avast Virus Cleaner http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cle...

It might be worth scanning with all these anyway to make sure you are free of all infections.

Email me if I can be of any help.

Answer 7

Go here for removal instruction http://www.precisesecurity.com/blogs/200... and just pick the best option for you.

Answer 8

Download and install the free version of Malwarebytes' Anti-malware:

http://malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

and run a full scan.

If you don't already use Firefox, download it from http://getfirefox.com . Antivirus 2009 has been blocked as an attack site automatically to all users of Firefox 3, and will help protect you against malware. (Firefox is NOT a substitute for antimalware scanners, however, it should be used in ADDITION)

Answer 9

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 10

I'm getting the SAME message!!  Went to Microsoft, and it is said to be one of the "newest" trojans, or viruses.  Wish I could help--BOTH OF US!!

Answer 11

Run the Antivirus 2009 removal tool you can download it from one of many websites or below link.

Answer 12

try manual removal instructions

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

Answer 13

I had the same exact problem just today. I downloaded avast and it worked really well. Took the anti virus2009 away plus some other viruses that I had hidden.