Vista - antivirus 2008 XP

08-10-2008

Hi There
Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but
how do I get rid of it.
Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
this rogue program.
It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system.
Any help would be helpful.
Thanks in advance

Sue

08-10-2008

http://www.microsoft.com/security/po.../Antivirus2008

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...irus-2008-2009

How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus

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"SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Hi There
> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but
> how do I get rid of it.
> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
> this rogue program.
> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system.
> Any help would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance
>
>
> Sue
>

08-10-2008

I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove
this infection from six computers.

You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

"SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Hi There
> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program
> but how do I get rid of it.
> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
> this rogue program.
> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my
> system.
> Any help would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance
>
>
> Sue

08-10-2008

Hi
Thanks everyone this has helped and cleared the nasty program
Thanks once angain
Sue
"Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove
>this infection from six computers.
>
> You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>
> --
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
>
>
> "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Hi There
>> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program
>> but how do I get rid of it.
>> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
>> this rogue program.
>> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my
>> system.
>> Any help would be helpful.
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>>
>> Sue

>

SCSIraidGURU · 08-10-2008

I just had it. Avast Pro removed three process files. You need to remove the antivirus xp 2008 directory and registry entries in safe mode and run a anti-virus scan in safe mode. Then, it also launched several other trojans. Search and Destroy did an excellent job on killing other ones. Look for a wininet.ini in your c:\windows directory. Open it. If its a name of the virus, delete the ini and reboot. It took me 4 days to fight it off. I had UAC off. I turned UAC on and removed part of the files. Turned UAC off and went into safe mode and removed more with Trendmicro free scan, Avast Pro scan, and Search and Destroy. Also, disable system restore because they hide in it. Delete your temp file directories. Avast has one hiding in its temp file area.

08-11-2008

For Advisory parallel to this concern

Its becoming common this days just be advised about links attached via
e-mails, IM message and private message on social networking site that point
out/convey links
and suddenly you can be prompted by a flash update, download or codec...
Anti-virus 2008 is just one of 3 end product malwares that comes with the
package the most visible on is ANtivirus 2008.

See this instances

http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-trojan-bait-cnn-videos/

"SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Hi There
> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program
> but how do I get rid of it.
> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
> this rogue program.
> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my
> system.
> Any help would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance
>
>
> Sue

08-12-2008

Hi,

I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from
microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way
from fixed.

I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i've made
things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on ...

For example:

My desktop has been replaced by an Anti-virus message that I can't shift.
Also, I can no longer access my screen savers because when I go through
control panel to set the screen saver I get this message "Your system
administrator has disabled launching of the Display Settings Control Panel".
So I can't change any settings ... Its also now prompting me for passwords
every time i get an email .. JEEZ!!

I'm having trouble installing the malware program that was recommended ...

Can someone please put me in the right direction

thanks in advance for any good advice...

"Milo" wrote:

Quote:

> For Advisory parallel to this concern
>
> Its becoming common this days just be advised about links attached via
> e-mails, IM message and private message on social networking site that point
> out/convey links
> and suddenly you can be prompted by a flash update, download or codec...
> Anti-virus 2008 is just one of 3 end product malwares that comes with the
> package the most visible on is ANtivirus 2008.
>
> See this instances
>
> http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-trojan-bait-cnn-videos/
>
>
>
> "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Hi There
> > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program
> > but how do I get rid of it.
> > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
> > this rogue program.
> > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my
> > system.
> > Any help would be helpful.
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> >
> > Sue

>

08-12-2008

On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:27:00 -0700, oblique1 wrote:

Quote:

> Hi,
> I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from
> microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way
> from fixed.
> I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i've made
> things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on ...

How to remove Antivirus XP 2008 (Uninstall Instructions)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...ivirus-xp-2008
--or--
XP (Vista) Antivirus 2008 Removal Instructions (Antivirus XP 2008)
http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-remo...antivirus-2008
--or--
How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...irus-2008-2009
and/or--
Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe

In future:
Routinely practice Safe-Hex!
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp

08-12-2008

Be extremely careful about any email that claims or appears to look to be
from Microsoft that has email attachments.
There are a number of fake emails from admin (at) microsoft (dot) com
MS never ever sends unsolicited items by email.

On the rogue message, if still present, use press and hold ALT key, then
press F4 function key to get it closed.

Since it appears you have residual infection issues, let me suggest you get
guided help.

Read the topmost directions at one of the following forums
and post your logs as required by that forum.
Do NOT post your logs here on the MS newsgroups.

http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html,
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewforum.php?f=11
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showforum=18
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewfo...hp?showforum=7, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, not here.**Make very sure you read and follow the very topmost instructions at theforum you have selected.--Maurice NMS-MVP--"oblique1" <oblique1@xxxxxx> wrote in messagenews

2D4C073-2060-489C-95DB-297C93D807B6@xxxxxx> Hi,>> I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from> microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way> from fixed.>> I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i'vemade> things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on...>> For example:>> My desktop has been replaced by an Anti-virus message that I can't shift.> Also, I can no longer access my screen savers because when I go through> control panel to set the screen saver I get this message "Your system> administrator has disabled launching of the Display Settings ControlPanel".> So I can't change any settings ... Its also now prompting me for passwords> every time i get an email .. JEEZ!!>> I'm having trouble installing the malware program that was recommended ...>> Can someone please put me in the right direction

>> thanks in advance for any good advice...>

08-12-2008

Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Run the application and this
should pick up and remove the problem. (www.malwarebytes.org)

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

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"SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Hi There
> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program
> but how do I get rid of it.
> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report
> this rogue program.
> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my
> system.
> Any help would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance
>
>
> Sue

08-10-2008	#1 (permalink)
SUE n/a posts	antivirus 2008 XP Hi There Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but how do I get rid of it. Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report this rogue program. It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system. Any help would be helpful. Thanks in advance Sue
My System Specs

08-10-2008	#2 (permalink)
Peter Foldes n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP http://www.microsoft.com/security/po.../Antivirus2008 http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...irus-2008-2009 How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@xxxxxx Quote: > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but > how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue >
My System Specs

08-10-2008	#3 (permalink)
Richard Urban n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove this infection from six computers. You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@xxxxxx Quote: > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > but how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue
My System Specs

08-10-2008	#4 (permalink)
Sue n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP Hi Thanks everyone this has helped and cleared the nasty program Thanks once angain Sue "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23e52Q%23u%23IHA.3696@xxxxxx Quote: >I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove >this infection from six computers. > > You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php > > -- > > Richard Urban > Microsoft MVP > Windows Desktop Experience > > > > "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@xxxxxx Quote: >> Hi There >> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program >> but how do I get rid of it. >> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report >> this rogue program. >> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my >> system. >> Any help would be helpful. >> Thanks in advance >> >> >> Sue >
My System Specs

08-10-2008	#5 (permalink)
SCSIraidGURU Vista x64 Ultimate 1,823 posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP I just had it. Avast Pro removed three process files. You need to remove the antivirus xp 2008 directory and registry entries in safe mode and run a anti-virus scan in safe mode. Then, it also launched several other trojans. Search and Destroy did an excellent job on killing other ones. Look for a wininet.ini in your c:\windows directory. Open it. If its a name of the virus, delete the ini and reboot. It took me 4 days to fight it off. I had UAC off. I turned UAC on and removed part of the files. Turned UAC off and went into safe mode and removed more with Trendmicro free scan, Avast Pro scan, and Search and Destroy. Also, disable system restore because they hide in it. Delete your temp file directories. Avast has one hiding in its temp file area.
My System Specs

08-11-2008	#6 (permalink)
Milo n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP For Advisory parallel to this concern Its becoming common this days just be advised about links attached via e-mails, IM message and private message on social networking site that point out/convey links and suddenly you can be prompted by a flash update, download or codec... Anti-virus 2008 is just one of 3 end product malwares that comes with the package the most visible on is ANtivirus 2008. See this instances http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-trojan-bait-cnn-videos/ "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@xxxxxx Quote: > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > but how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue
My System Specs

08-12-2008	#7 (permalink)
oblique1 n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP Hi, I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way from fixed. I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i've made things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on ... For example: My desktop has been replaced by an Anti-virus message that I can't shift. Also, I can no longer access my screen savers because when I go through control panel to set the screen saver I get this message "Your system administrator has disabled launching of the Display Settings Control Panel". So I can't change any settings ... Its also now prompting me for passwords every time i get an email .. JEEZ!! I'm having trouble installing the malware program that was recommended ... Can someone please put me in the right direction thanks in advance for any good advice... "Milo" wrote: Quote: > For Advisory parallel to this concern > > Its becoming common this days just be advised about links attached via > e-mails, IM message and private message on social networking site that point > out/convey links > and suddenly you can be prompted by a flash update, download or codec... > Anti-virus 2008 is just one of 3 end product malwares that comes with the > package the most visible on is ANtivirus 2008. > > See this instances > > http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-trojan-bait-cnn-videos/ > > > > "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@xxxxxx Quote: > > Hi There > > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > > but how do I get rid of it. > > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > > this rogue program. > > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > > system. > > Any help would be helpful. > > Thanks in advance > > > > > > Sue >
My System Specs

08-12-2008	#8 (permalink)
Kayman n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:27:00 -0700, oblique1 wrote: Quote: > Hi, > I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from > microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way > from fixed. > I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i've made > things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on ... How to remove Antivirus XP 2008 (Uninstall Instructions) http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...ivirus-xp-2008 --or-- XP (Vista) Antivirus 2008 Removal Instructions (Antivirus XP 2008) http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-remo...antivirus-2008 --or-- How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malw...irus-2008-2009 and/or-- Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe In future: Routinely practice Safe-Hex! http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
My System Specs

08-12-2008	#9 (permalink)
Maurice N ~ MVP n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP Be extremely careful about any email that claims or appears to look to be from Microsoft that has email attachments. There are a number of fake emails from admin (at) microsoft (dot) com MS never ever sends unsolicited items by email. On the rogue message, if still present, use press and hold ALT key, then press F4 function key to get it closed. Since it appears you have residual infection issues, let me suggest you get guided help. Read the topmost directions at one of the following forums and post your logs as required by that forum. Do NOT post your logs here on the MS newsgroups. http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html, http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewforum.php?f=11 http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showforum=18 http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewfo...hp?showforum=7, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, not here.**Make very sure you read and follow the very topmost instructions at theforum you have selected.--Maurice NMS-MVP--"oblique1" <oblique1@xxxxxx> wrote in messagenews2D4C073-2060-489C-95DB-297C93D807B6@xxxxxx> Hi,>> I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from> microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way> from fixed.>> I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i'vemade> things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on...>> For example:>> My desktop has been replaced by an Anti-virus message that I can't shift.> Also, I can no longer access my screen savers because when I go through> control panel to set the screen saver I get this message "Your system> administrator has disabled launching of the Display Settings ControlPanel".> So I can't change any settings ... Its also now prompting me for passwords> every time i get an email .. JEEZ!!>> I'm having trouble installing the malware program that was recommended ...>> Can someone please put me in the right direction >> thanks in advance for any good advice...>
My System Specs

08-12-2008	#10 (permalink)
John Barnett MVP n/a posts	Re: antivirus 2008 XP Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Run the application and this should pick up and remove the problem. (www.malwarebytes.org) -- -- 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.. "SUE" <susan.davies3@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@xxxxxx Quote: > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > but how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue
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