B.......dy Antivirus 2008

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Somehow or the other I've got "Antivirus 2008 on the laptop.
It keeps telling me that the things infected and stops me using the net 'cause of " dangerous or wotever sites"..
Apparently if I lob money at the b....rds they'll fix it..
All the sites I searched / googled so far advertise as free but then ask for cash to remove the thing..
Anyone found a solution to this virus yet??
Especially how to get rid of it??
BTW AVG didn't pick it up..

Just off to repaint the deck!!!

Cheers Bob E...
 
Hi Bob

if you google antivirus2008 on google UK the first sponsored link gives this advice


Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions
So you've discovered that you've been infected with Antivirus 2008 or other types of spyware. Now you want to remove it and prevent it from further damaging your computer. To remove Antivirus 2008 or other spyware components, please follow the instructions below.

Note: This Antivirus 2008 manual removal process is difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We highly recommend you use SpyHunter's free Antivirus 2008 scan.

Find and Stop Antivirus 2008 Processes:
Antvrs.exe
AntvrsInstall.exe
AntvrsInstall[1].exe


Find and Remove Antivirus 2008 registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Antivirus"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce "3P_UDEC"
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC
Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D



Find and Delete Antivirus 2008 Files:
AntiVirus 2008.lnk
Antvrs.exe
AntiVirus 2008.lic
AntvrsInstall.exe
AntvrsInstall[1].exe
Uninstall Antivirus.lnk
Antivirus Pro 2008

They are obviousy selling a spyware scanner. I have not tried ths and do not have the skills to recommend this method or otherwise. I think the reason it didnt show up on AVG is that is came in via the spyware route - I use spybot search and destroy and adaware to try and block these

Once again - I have to say that you use anything in this message at your own risk, however I wish you all the best in shifting this nuisance

Cheers

Stuart
 
Morning,
Unfortunately this isn't a virus, granted it's a pain in the a%$£ but it's actually a corrupt program which was why AVG didn't get it. Here is a link that may help you get rid of it Link
I have not used this tool so do not know if it will work or not. The manual method is also listed but will involve you editing your registry which can be difficult depending on you experience.

Mick
 
I wish everyone else would buy a Mac then they would be targeted by all the viruses and I could use my PC in peace /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Anyone who uses a PC to browse the web should create and use a restricted user account then all the rubbish can't install itself. Login as an admin user to install printers and apps only.
 
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Anyone who uses a PC to browse the web should create and use a restricted user account then all the rubbish can't install itself. Login as an admin user to install printers and apps only.

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You mean just as users of a Mac have been working with their systems for years already /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
 
Hi Bob,

Unless you have registry editing experience I would suggest that you get some expert free help with this one. A lot of the things being found with Google are just trying to get you to buy some inferior anti spyware apps. They may offer a free scan, but they would make you pay to remove what they claim to find, just like the problem you have already.

I was going to recommend this help forum and by chance the most recent malware removal post seems to be for someone with the same problem, unless it is you anyway.

http://forum.securitycadets.com/index.php?showtopic=7275

I would strongly suggest you obtain your own HijackThis scan and open a new topic, as these things do vary.
 
Well Chaps ,
I've looked at alll the sites and h,ave cut and pasted the contents ...While I'm no expert on these things I'm quite happy to have a bash at killing the antivirus 2008 thing...
However, looking at the instructions given it seems that I have to actually delete some parts of the registry ( Wotever that is) I think I use regedit to get into it..
I've listed all the relevent info with the "Hijack this" program... and can see the files etc in the registry that I have to delete...
But how exactly do I delete them ??
Help again please kind people!!!
Cheers Bob E..
 
in the run box insert regedit and inject. This is dangerous unless you are really sure of what you are doing as screwing up the registry is a quick way to the blue screen of death and full re-install.
 
Bob, refer to my previous post. This is a specialist subject of mine and I do know what I am talking about!

Unless you are a trained registry editor, do not mess about with it without expert guidance.

You can rely on the highly trained experts on the forum I pointed you towards. These people are all volunteers who have been through an extensive training course and this particular help forum is UK based, although the same people help on other forums also.
 
I got it, my son managed to get rid of it, it took him about 3 hours, and he said it was a swine to remove.
 
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...Anyone who uses a PC to browse the web should create and use a restricted user account then all the rubbish can't install itself...

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Very little rubbish "installs itself", you have to choose to install it.
 
windows defender seems to be doing a good job on these scabourous progs, was more than surprised after i failed on a scabby monster, last shot before re installing was defender and it worked, good old bill or maybe the new man is going to do some good!
 
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