http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: removing program:WIN32/Antivirus2008 en Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:01:16 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41714 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:38:16 +0000 BobJam 41714@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I would definitely visit those security sites I linked to. As I said, that thing seems to be embedded. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41710 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:03:40 +0000 godofwar 41710@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>ok here what happend i finally erased it but more crap keeps on popping up<br /> like the new 2009 antivirus master<br /> and a buncha of trojan vundo thats is being detected by windows defender but it cant remove it </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41368 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:25:39 +0000 BobJam 41368@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Sounds like you may have rogue spyware that maybe has embedded itself into your registry. That stuff can be very hard to remove and you may want to visit some security sites (I'll give you the links to them in a second) and post a HiJackThis Log . . . there, NOT here. HJT may remove the thing, but it's more of a diagnostic tool than a removal tool. If you don't have HJT or don't know how to use it (it's free by the way), the security guys will tell you how to get it and how to use it. HJT will at least give the security guys a starting point.</p> <p>Some of that rogue spyware stuff takes "industrial strength" removal tools, like SmitFraudFix, ComboFix, and others. DON'T use those tools without the guidance of an expert. They are very powerful and can mess up your machine unless you know how to use them.</p> <p>Some on here have recommended that you just do a clean install. Indeed, that's a possible solution, but I usually save that as a last resort. Nevertheless, if removal gets to be too much of a hassle, that may be the better way to go.</p> <p>OK . . . here are the links to some security sites:</p> <p>1. Tech Support Guy Security forum: <a href="http://forums.techguy.org/54-malware-removal-hijackthis-logs/" rel="nofollow">http://forums.techguy.org/54-malware-removal-hijackthis-logs/</a><br /> (Make sure and read the posting guidelines sticky there)</p> <p>2. Castle Cops: <a href="http://www.castlecops.com/forums/html" rel="nofollow">http://www.castlecops.com/forums/html</a></p> <p>3. Wilders: <a href="http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38" rel="nofollow">http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38</a></p> <p>There are plenty of others, but this should get you started. As I said, if it looks like removal is going to be too much of a hassle, a clean reinstall may be the way to go. But at least post a HJT log (on the security sites, NOT here) and see how bad it looks. Usually the security guys will be able to tell you right up front how bad it is.</p> <p>HTH</p> <p>BJ </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41365 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:08:19 +0000 raphoenix 41365@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>godofwar,</p> <p>If you can wait, please post back to Lighthouse or whs tomorrow morning. They are much better at explaining things than I am and can probably help you better.</p> <p>I will still monitor this thread and your post so they won't get lost.</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41356 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:29:24 +0000 godofwar 41356@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>compac presario pc<br /> think its 2007?<br /> windows vistas </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41352 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:17:07 +0000 raphoenix 41352@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>godofwar,</p> <p>What kind of computer do you have ??</p> <p>Please post the make and model number.</p> <p>There is a reason why I'm asking.</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41340 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:12:43 +0000 godofwar 41340@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>how do i do that? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41336 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:01:24 +0000 whs 41336@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Consider a system restore from an earlier restore point. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41332 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:56:55 +0000 godofwar 41332@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>raphoeniox,<br /> its like this fakeprotction crap that loads its self and makes me buy (which i have not cause i know its a scam)<br /> and i try to erase it but it wont let me sumting about not having permision even though i tried to erasit in safe mode </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41331 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:52:15 +0000 raphoenix 41331@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>godofwar,</p> <p>Not sure what you are trying to remove but GO TO LINK BELOW.</p> <p>(DON'T DON'T DOWNLOAD THEIR PROGRAM - COMMENTS)</p> <p>Just follow instructions at bottom of page.</p> <p><a href="http://www.spywareremove.com/security/antivirus2008-removal-instructions/" rel="nofollow">http://www.spywareremove.com/security/antivirus2008-removal-instructions/</a></p> <p>Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41329 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:43:37 +0000 Bartman 41329@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>godofwar: I ran a scan on my machine. I had 70 tracking cookies. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41326 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:33:28 +0000 Lighthouse 41326@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>godofwar. I did a quick search. And it looks like a sod to get rid of. It's way past my bedtime here, but I will continue tomorrow. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41325 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:29:38 +0000 godofwar 41325@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>thanks anyways it did remove buncha taking kookies so guess thats good </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41321 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:17:27 +0000 Bartman 41321@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Looks like you have something more serious going on. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can help you, sorry. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41316 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:05:33 +0000 godofwar 41316@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>still hasnt removed it </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41298 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:59:37 +0000 0zSpitt 41298@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>i couldn't get superantispyware to remove winantivirus2008 but a-square free removed about 18 infected files. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008/page/2#post-41216 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:38:28 +0000 Bartman 41216@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Thanks Lighthouse. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008#post-41214 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:37:14 +0000 Lighthouse 41214@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Bartman. For your peace of mind. Your link was correct. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008#post-41206 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:23:39 +0000 Bartman 41206@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Try booting into safe mode and run Superantispyware again. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/removing-programwin32antivirus2008#post-41205 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:21:25 +0000 godofwar 41205@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>it didnt find it and it completed the complete scan </p>