How to remove Antivirus 2008?
What is Antivirus 2008?
Antivirus 2008 (a.k.a VistaAntivirus2008, SystemAntivirus 2008) is a corrupt anti-virus tool that harasses users with its scare tactics in order to earn a $50. Antivirus 2008 (also known as Antivirus2008) is distributed through malicious websites that sell other fake anti spyware tools as well.
Once inside and active, Antivirus 2008 will bombard the user with an endless flood of popups and fake system notifications, supposedly informing him of an infection, which is most likely non-existent. These threats are supposed to lead the user into a position where he has the necessity to buy an anti-spyware program. Of course, Antivirus 2008 is up and ready for the task. The task of ripping you off, that is.
Do not, ever, download or buy Antivirus 2008. To ensure your security and avoid accidental infection, you should block antivirus2008.com using your HOSTS file.
Update: Due to couple versions of parasite "coctails" used to infect your PC, some users report better results with Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware.
Antivirus 2008 is Extremely dangerous
Antivirus 2008 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Antivirus 2008 may spread via Trojans Antivirus 2008 may display fake security messages Antivirus 2008 may install additional spyware to your computer Antivirus 2008 may repair its files, spread or update by itself Antivirus 2008 violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Antivirus 2008 detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Antivirus 2008 and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual Antivirus 2008 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Antivirus 2008, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Antivirus 2008 processes:
Disable these Antivirus 2008 DLL files::
Remove these Antivirus 2008 Registry Entries:
Remove these Antivirus 2008 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Antivirus 2008 infected files and get help in Antivirus 2008 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Antivirus 2008 and similar threats.
Antivirus 2008 is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Antivirus 2008 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Antivirus 2008 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Antivirus 2008 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Antivirus 2008 does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus 2008, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Antivirus 2008, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus 2008, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
These Antivirus2008 is a bunch of Bullshit it has took over my computer and now I need to get it off. I am going to use your steps to try and get it off so thanks I hope this works!!!!!!And can someone email me at uga-dawg@sbcglobal.net to help me if I don’t make it.
Hello, I tried downloading the Antivirus 2008 fixer and got a message that I require Windows 5.0 or greater. I have Windows Millenium. Is there any automatic software fix for that version of Windows? Thank you
Help!! My computer has been infected with the “antivirus 2008″ virus. It has taken over my compter completely!!! I can’t get into anything or send anything without a page popping up saying” “Insecure Internet Activity Threat of Virus Alert” or a small box at the bottom of page saying” Warning Antivirus 2008 Alert” or another pop up showing that I have 43 infections!!!It then asks to “purchase their service” or “remind me later” which after a few minutes, pops up again and again!!!
I tried calling their “bogus” customer support number (which claims to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year) which I got a message stating the wait time, and another message saying to leave a message and yet another message saying they couldn’t accept any messages because their mailbox was full and then it would disconnect!!!!!
I am already subscribed to spyware doctor. Could someone pleeeeeze tell me how to get rid of this “annoying, invading, infectious” virus?!!!! I would really appreciate all who have experienced this and was able get rid of it.
My e-mail address is: rodbarb88@yahoo.com
Thank you,
Barbara Storer
Hello, my computer has been infected by Antivirus 2008 PRO?? Is it a new Rogue Anti Spyware???
Hello my computer has been infected by Antivirus 2008 PRO??? Who can help me???
im having trouble can anyone help antivirus 2008 is in my system and i dont want it it wont let me do anything
I ordered antivirus 2008 and xp and it does not do anything.I asked
asked for a refund and heard nothing What should I do?
I hope this works, It worked to get the AntiSpyCheck shit off my computer, I hope this works ^^
Its a Scam don’t purchase anything. Reboot in safe mode (F8 before the windows logo appears) and follow the instruction given here. Also if you cannot delete the .dll files just delete the ones you can.Good Luck
my dad might get my cousin (hes a genuis)to remove the antivirus2008 then i will email you so that you can remove it
can somebody just call the cops to sort out the people
with this illegal opperation
I am infected by Antivirus 2008 – Unfortunately it looks like I have been conned into purchasing 2009 for £80 odd quid.
I am trying to remove with your download – if anyone can help me plse make contact
Regards
I was searching in the net and it came to my desktop and refuse to go after I tryed a lot..and I still have problem
I work on computers for a living and have saw nearly 100 computers with this same issue. BEWARE!!
Somehow that thing takeover as administrator, disabled my friend’s taskmanager, c & d drive…well, disable your ability to stop it.
It now even came with a wallpaper which is named “tracer.gif” click anywhere on the wallpaper, walla..tones of popups…
Going to send the PC for total formating….
I wasn’t able to download Malwarebytes installer b/c Antivirus 2008 kept redirecting by browser to another site. So I downloaded it from another computer and copied it to a disk then to my desktop. The installer wouldn’t run until I changed the name of the exe file, and once I did it opened and started running but it could not complete the installation… it just seemed to get stuck near the end.
It also seems to be preventing me from starting in Safe Mode… tricky bugger!!
Any suggestions for how I can get this remover installed??
can some one help me download an anti virus to clean my computer
So I turned on my lap top yesterday, in which i have norton installed on it. and i have what is says to be personal anti virus software, for my trojan that is trying to invade my computer, well the the f’n personal anti-virus software is the freakin virus. Norton doenst seem to be doing anything… i have tried everythng. It will not go away. IT is PISSIN me off.. is there any thing I can do at home. anything that doesnt cost a arm and leg, oh yeah and something that a normal half-computer literate person can do.. I have ran scan after scan deleted what i thought to be the software. ITS still there, well not as software. It does not show on my programs. But does show on my start all programs as Personal antivirus software… OMG i cant get it off I cant get online, it stops me and says I am possibly getting a virus, to download there software to get it off, I have not chose the download, always x out. but I cant get ne ware HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Misti: Personal antivirus is quite old infection, norton (if updated) should detect it. Well, Except if there is a new strain of Personal Antivirus. You should try scanning with spyware doctor or some other remover..