It just started popping up and I went to the add/remove and can't find it. It constantly interrupts what I’m doing. HELP
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It is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to the well known XP Antivirus rogue application.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-…
Restart your Personal computer in safe mode with networking
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.s…
Download, install, and run a full scan with Rogue Remover
http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover…
Run a full scan with Micro Trend House Call
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
You should also download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org
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I'd suggest not to install so many softwares to fight a nasty, yet single infection. What's the point of having half a dozen programs more?
Ideally, it's easier to tell what's infected by looking at a system scan log. But anyway, XP antivirus should be removed via Windows Safe Mode.
To get there, hold F8 key as you restart, and wait until Boot Menu appears. Choose Safe Mode with Networking.
a-suqared offers a free command-line tool to fight this malware; it beautifully runs in Safe Mode and needs no installation. Same company offers HiJackFree (also free, as you might guess), which might be of help.
The reason behind using Safe Mode is simple: most malware is not loaded into memory when in Safe Mode, so it's far easier to have it removed instantly.
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Antivirus XP 2008 (or AntivirusXP2008, AntiVirXP08, AntivirusXP 2008) is a rogue antispyware program. This program is a clone of Xp Antivirus, XPAntivirus2008, Antivirus2008, Antivirus 2008. Or you can state that Antivirus XP 2008 is just XPAntivirus2008 by another name. Just like Xp Antivirus, Antivirus XP 2008 uses fake pop up messages, fake security warnings to trick user into buying “full” version of Antivirus XP 2008.
http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-695…
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Download Spyware Doctor one year free here
http://pcaddons.blogspot.com/2008/08/get…
Install and update Spyware physician. Now boot your machine into “safe mode with networking” and remove that by scanning with spyware doctor
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check manual removal instructions
http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-an…
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http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant…
Ideal one yet. Run it and it will take care of it.
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i found Ad-Aware 2008 Free works well for removing it you can download it off www.cnet.com
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download a program called malware bytes and install and run it
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Do a search for this question on Yahoo Answers. It has been answered hundreds of times.
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Firstly, antivirus programs will NOT remove these as they are malicious codecs, although they may find reference to them and remove it but upon rebooting it's back again.
Therefore you need to use a 'layered' approach to removing this parasite which has been successful in hundreds of cases
The first 4 programs usually resolve this and all are 100% free.
Use thesein the order listed:
Remove Restrictions Tool:
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/RR…
Download from Softpedia Secure Download (RO), install, run and check all boxes then click Apply and then reboot. This tool re-enables what codecs/viruses have disabled.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant…
Download, install, update and choose Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.
SmitFraud Removal
This tool will remove Desktop hijacking malware. Firstly, download the removal tool from here:
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.p…
then follow the instructions on the same page
Spybot S&D:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl…
Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete choose all and then 'Fix Checked'
Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:
http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst…
Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.
VundoFix:
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/gl…
Disconnect your personal from the web
Run vundo
Restart your computer
Run the tool again to ensure no traces are left.
If there are the reboot into Safe Mode and run FixVundo again.
If your desktop has changed or icons are missing also use:
Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hija…
Note: You should hit all “Repair” buttons even though it might not state “Found!” This will fix a wallpaper hijack everytime if all repair buttons are pressed.
A-Squared Free:
http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3…
This is not a limited version but a full tool to clean your personal from Malware, Spyware, Trojans, Backdoors, Worms, Dialers and Keyloggers.
How to use:
Download, install and it will ask to check for updates, which should be allowed and will take a few minutes initially, it will then restart the program for updates to take effect. Click on Scan and ensure deep Scan is selected then click the Scan button.
If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore, Right click My personal > choose Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode - tap F8 during boot before Windows splash screen and choose Safe Mode.
After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.