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Antivirus Xp 2008 Removal - Help Me

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This thread's last reply is from June 26, 2008, 12:25 PM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

Malu
June 24, 2008, 10:14 AM UTC
My system has been badly affected by antivirus xp 2008. :( i am fed up trying to uninstall or to remove it from the add/remove programs in the control panel. :oops: it has gone so worse that my browsing is interrupted time to time..{lol}!!! i have been browsing and many advise to stop the related processes in the task manager and to delete the files associated...but i cudnt find those...and the associated exe files cannot be located. but i am getting continuous alerts regarding 'your pc contains 3099 {not so small a num..!! :? } viruses' and all...!!! :roll: what shall i do?? :?:
Jowin
June 24, 2008, 10:45 AM UTC last edited June 24, 2008, 12:45 PM UTC (Standard User replied - against the rules)
Go to google type rogue remover and download it then scan for rogues with the software and it will list The rogue "XP antivirus " and remove it with rogue remover

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ChrisRLG
chryssi2001
June 24, 2008, 1:00 PM UTC
Hello Malu,

I will be assisting you with your malware issues.
  • Whatever repairs we make, are for fixing your computer problems only and by no means should be used on another computer.
  • Continue to respond to this thread until I give you the All Clean! If you have any question or you're stuck in there please reply it to me. I will try my best to help you!
  • Please bookmark or favourite this page. In case you need it as reference or etc.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you are using Windows Vista you must right click on the desktop icon and choose Run as Administrator all tools.
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Download and Run HijackThis
Download HJTInstall.exe to your Desktop.
  • Doubleclick HJTInstall.exe to install it.
  • By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis .
  • Click on Install.
  • It will create a HijackThis icon on the desktop.
  • Once installed, it will launch Hijackthis.
  • Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad.
  • Copy/Paste the log to your next reply please.

Don't use the Analyse This button, its findings are dangerous if misinterpreted.
Don't have Hijackthis fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.
Malu
June 26, 2008, 8:30 AM UTC
Thank u for the reply.
Sorry for the delay. I cudnt access the net either. I tried restoring to last week. The problem is currently solved. Thank u once again. :)
chryssi2001
June 26, 2008, 8:39 AM UTC
Thanks for letting me know :) .
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Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.

Spybot Search and Destroy 1.5.2
Download it from here. Just choose a mirror and off you go.
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spybot properly here

Install SpyWare Blaster 4.0
Download it from here
Find here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster here

Install WinPatrol
Download it from here
Here you can find information about how WinPatrol works here

Install FireTrust SiteHound
You can find information and download it from here

Install MVPS Hosts File from here
The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
Find Tutorial here : http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
Secunia Software Inspector
F-secure Health Check

Visit Microsoft often to get the latest updates for your computer.
http://www.update.microsoft.com
Note: If you are running Windows XP SP2, you should upgrade to SP3.

Please check out Tony Klein's article "How did I get infected in the first place?"

Read some information here how to prevent Malware.

Happy safe surfing!
Gary R
June 26, 2008, 12:25 PM UTC
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