What is Antivirus 2008?
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
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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Remove these Antivirus 2008 processes:
Remove these Antivirus 2008 DLL files:
Remove these Antivirus 2008 Registry files:
Remove these Antivirus 2008 files:
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 not only does not fix the errors, but it 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.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:04 am 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.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:09 am 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
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 am 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
May 25th, 2008 at 9:58 am Hello, my computer has been infected by Antivirus 2008 PRO?? Is it a new Rogue Anti Spyware???
May 25th, 2008 at 10:10 am Hello my computer has been infected by Antivirus 2008 PRO??? Who can help me???
May 29th, 2008 at 3:37 pm im having trouble can anyone help antivirus 2008 is in my system and i dont want it it wont let me do anything
June 12th, 2008 at 4:45 am 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?
June 20th, 2008 at 12:53 pm I hope this works, It worked to get the AntiSpyCheck shit off my computer, I hope this works ^^
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:01 pm 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
June 24th, 2008 at 8:40 pm my dad might get my cousin (hes a genuis)to remove the antivirus2008 then i will email you so that you can remove it
June 27th, 2008 at 8:55 am can somebody just call the cops to sort out the people with this illegal opperation
August 6th, 2008 at 9:14 am 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
August 11th, 2008 at 6:38 pm 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
August 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm I work on computers for a living and have saw nearly 100 computers with this same issue. BEWARE!!
August 25th, 2008 at 4:34 pm 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….
November 14th, 2008 at 10:11 pm 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??