Vista - So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus.

CL Smooth · 08-20-2008

So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus.

It really sucks. Internet explorer refuses to work. Task manager has been disabled by the administrator. Any program that operates under windows explorer fails to run properly. This makes it very difficult to use the computer.

What exactly is wrong? Do I need to repair the registry? What if I did not make a backup?

This problem has been plaguing me for a long time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kevin

**Axon** · 08-20-2008

Hello CL Smooth.

Can you tell us the name of the virus you've downloaded?

CL Smooth · 08-20-2008

Sorry but I don't know the name of the virus.

It's actually not really a virus, but a program that was installed to screw up my computer.

I'm having problems with a few things.

My system is running slower as a whole. Even when no programs are loaded, it is processing at a high rate.

IE does not work. I'm bombarded with sales of different antivirus software programs.

**ripbox** · 08-20-2008

I think the only way we will solve this is with a hijack this log

**scrooge** · 08-20-2008

can you boot into savemode and uninstall the software?

**stormy13** · 08-20-2008

Probably this one,

How to remove Vista Antivirus 2008 (Removal Instructions)

CL Smooth · 08-20-2008

Thank you. I think that actually worked. Gotta be careful with the porn from now on.

**lolitcbls** · 09-17-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by CL Smooth

Sorry but I don't know the name of the virus.

It's actually not really a virus, but a program that was installed to screw up my computer.

I'm having problems with a few things.

My system is running slower as a whole. Even when no programs are loaded, it is processing at a high rate.

IE does not work. I'm bombarded with sales of different antivirus software programs.

maybe the slowing down of your system is not caused by a virus (although it is as well highly possible) are you doing frequent cleaning up?

**lolitcbls** · 09-17-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by lolitcbls

Quote: Originally Posted by CL Smooth

Sorry but I don't know the name of the virus.

It's actually not really a virus, but a program that was installed to screw up my computer.

I'm having problems with a few things.

My system is running slower as a whole. Even when no programs are loaded, it is processing at a high rate.

IE does not work. I'm bombarded with sales of different antivirus software programs.

maybe the slowing down of your system is not caused by a virus (although it is as well highly possible) are you doing frequent cleaning up?

Slowing down may also be due to piled up temporary IE files or cookies or you've saved a lot of files to your drive C:

08-20-2008	#1 (permalink)
CL Smooth vista 3 posts	So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. It really sucks. Internet explorer refuses to work. Task manager has been disabled by the administrator. Any program that operates under windows explorer fails to run properly. This makes it very difficult to use the computer. What exactly is wrong? Do I need to repair the registry? What if I did not make a backup? This problem has been plaguing me for a long time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kevin
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08-20-2008	#2 (permalink)
Axon Vista™ Ultimate x64 286 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. Hello CL Smooth. Can you tell us the name of the virus you've downloaded?
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08-20-2008	#3 (permalink)
CL Smooth vista 3 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. Sorry but I don't know the name of the virus. It's actually not really a virus, but a program that was installed to screw up my computer. I'm having problems with a few things. My system is running slower as a whole. Even when no programs are loaded, it is processing at a high rate. IE does not work. I'm bombarded with sales of different antivirus software programs.
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08-20-2008	#4 (permalink)
ripbox vista ultamate 64bit 514 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. I think the only way we will solve this is with a hijack this log
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08-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
scrooge home premium vista (64bit) 271 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. can you boot into savemode and uninstall the software?
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08-20-2008	#6 (permalink)
stormy13 Vista Ultimate x64 607 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. Probably this one, How to remove Vista Antivirus 2008 (Removal Instructions)
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08-20-2008	#7 (permalink)
CL Smooth vista 3 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. Thank you. I think that actually worked. Gotta be careful with the porn from now on.
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09-17-2008	#8 (permalink)
lolitcbls Vista Ultimate 8 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. Quote: Originally Posted by CL Smooth Sorry but I don't know the name of the virus. It's actually not really a virus, but a program that was installed to screw up my computer. I'm having problems with a few things. My system is running slower as a whole. Even when no programs are loaded, it is processing at a high rate. IE does not work. I'm bombarded with sales of different antivirus software programs. maybe the slowing down of your system is not caused by a virus (although it is as well highly possible) are you doing frequent cleaning up?
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09-17-2008	#9 (permalink)
lolitcbls Vista Ultimate 8 posts	Re: So I accidentally downloaded an antivirus program that is really a virus. Quote: Originally Posted by lolitcbls Quote: Originally Posted by CL Smooth Sorry but I don't know the name of the virus. It's actually not really a virus, but a program that was installed to screw up my computer. I'm having problems with a few things. My system is running slower as a whole. Even when no programs are loaded, it is processing at a high rate. IE does not work. I'm bombarded with sales of different antivirus software programs. maybe the slowing down of your system is not caused by a virus (although it is as well highly possible) are you doing frequent cleaning up? Slowing down may also be due to piled up temporary IE files or cookies or you've saved a lot of files to your drive C:
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