Why does power antivirus 2009 tell me my macbook has 43 infected files and that i should download it?

Question

I the close (x) button on the window to close the page but every time it began downloading the program. Once on my desktop it would only open as a word document.

Did it actually get downloaded on my computer and if so... What should I do about it?

Answer 1

Power Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays false and exaggerated scan results. Thankfully, though, there is a totally free way to remove this program.

Please visit this page and follow the guide in order to fully remove this program and any related malware:

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

Please note that many of the answers to your question state that you should download and install Xoftspy or Spyhunter. Both of these programs only scan your computer and do not remove anything for free. They are only being shown in order for the poster to make a commission. Instead only use programs that do not require you to purchase them in order to remove found infections.  The guide above includes a program that will remove this infection entirely for free.

Answer 2

Well do you have the anti virus software "power antivirus 2009"? If not then to have a virus called spyware. It runs secretly in the background of your computer and wants you to download there software.  DON'T DO IT!  while it is sitting on your computer it can steal information like passwords and account information. Make sure you run a virus scan on your computer with real anti virus software like avast which you can download and register for free. Just google it.

Answer 3

I would say it is just to make you download/buy their program. I have it happen to me all the time.

Answer 4

No, AntiVirus 2009 is a Rogue program it tells you that the computer is infected when it really isn't .

u need to get rid of this program...try deleting it from the Program Files since i dont know any softwar that is compatible with the mac that can remove it.

Answer 5

its a virus and its trying to get you to download it. no you dont have 43 infected files

Answer 6

You will need to remove it ASAP. I take it you run windows on your mac? You can follow this guide: http://www.spyware-techie.com/how-to-rem... and use the free tool. It is totally free and no catches to it. I used it a few times and worked everytime. Just follow the steps. saves you time and money imo.

Answer 7

Power AntiVirus2009 is a rogue AntiVirus program and it shows the legitimate files as the infections, so as to make people download itself on their system.

Please do not get it on your PC.

If you have got it there, then follow these instructions to get it removed from your PC.

http://webtoolsandtips.com/spyware/how-t...