Vista - Antivus 2008

06-02-2008

I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my computer.
I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista antivirus 2008.
It constantly interferes with the running of our computers bringing up popup
boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of problems. If you
click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a license and for a fee
ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt you to purchase the
license.

I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall
etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again.

Help please if you can.

Your time and attention are greatly appreciated.

06-02-2008

"Bo" <Bo@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my
> computer. I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista
> antivirus 2008. It constantly interferes with the running of our computers
> bringing up popup boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of
> problems. If you click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a
> license and for a fee ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt
> you to purchase the license.
>
> I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall
> etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again.

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...=en-us&m=1&p=1

Charlie42

06-02-2008

It is a rogue anti-malware application. To remove it see the details on this
link: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...antivirus-2008

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John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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"Bo" <Bo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:503C79FA-0B68-4CCE-93AE-D1A4E9E21E00@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my computer.
> I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista antivirus
> 2008.
> It constantly interferes with the running of our computers bringing up
> popup
> boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of problems. If you
> click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a license and for a
> fee
> ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt you to purchase the
> license.
>
> I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall
> etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again.
>
> Help please if you can.
>
> Your time and attention are greatly appreciated.

06-03-2008

"Bo" wrote:

Quote:

> I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my computer.
> I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista antivirus 2008.
> It constantly interferes with the running of our computers bringing up popup
> boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of problems. If you
> click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a license and for a fee
> ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt you to purchase the
> license.
>
> I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall
> etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again.
>
> Help please if you can.
>
> Your time and attention are greatly appreciated.

06-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
Bo n/a posts	Antivus 2008 I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my computer. I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista antivirus 2008. It constantly interferes with the running of our computers bringing up popup boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of problems. If you click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a license and for a fee ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt you to purchase the license. I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again. Help please if you can. Your time and attention are greatly appreciated.
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06-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
Charlie42 n/a posts	Re: Antivus 2008 "Bo" <Bo@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my > computer. I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista > antivirus 2008. It constantly interferes with the running of our computers > bringing up popup boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of > problems. If you click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a > license and for a fee ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt > you to purchase the license. > > I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall > etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again. http://www.microsoft.com/communities...=en-us&m=1&p=1 Charlie42
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06-02-2008	#3 (permalink)
John Barnett MVP n/a posts	Re: Antivus 2008 It is a rogue anti-malware application. To remove it see the details on this link: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...antivirus-2008 -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "Bo" <Bo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:503C79FA-0B68-4CCE-93AE-D1A4E9E21E00@xxxxxx Quote: >I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my computer. > I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista antivirus > 2008. > It constantly interferes with the running of our computers bringing up > popup > boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of problems. If you > click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a license and for a > fee > ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt you to purchase the > license. > > I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall > etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again. > > Help please if you can. > > Your time and attention are greatly appreciated.
My System Specs

06-03-2008	#4 (permalink)
Abul n/a posts	RE: Antivus 2008 "Bo" wrote: Quote: > I have recently had something called antivirus 2008 show up on my computer. > I also just found out a friend of mine has one called vista antivirus 2008. > It constantly interferes with the running of our computers bringing up popup > boxes stating it is scanning and there are xxx number of problems. If you > click remove or fix button it then asks do you want a license and for a fee > ranging from about $34.95 on up it tries to prompt you to purchase the > license. > > I am not interested in this, am very frustrated, have tried to uninstall > etc....it comes right back within 30 secs and here we go again. > > Help please if you can. > > Your time and attention are greatly appreciated.
My System Specs

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