Remove Antivirus2008. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: Antivirus2008
Also known as: Antivirus 2008, SystemAntivirus2008, VistaAntivirus2008, System Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008
Type: Malware
Severity scale:Antivirus2008 severity is 69  (69 / 100)
 
Antivirus2008 is a corrupt anti-virus tool that is widely promoted as a legitimate security application. In truth, it is nothing more than another scam of the countless army of malware parasites attacking computers via internet, daily. Antivirus2008 (also known as Antivirus 2008) is distributed through malicious websites that sell other fake anti spyware tools as well.

Antivirus 2008 presents itself as VistaAntivirus2008 and System Antivirus 2008 as well. All these names hide the same fraud. The most common fabricated report displayed by these malwares is "Halt! Critical System Warning".

Antivirus2008 is an unreliable program that displays exaggerated scan results in order to gain a purchase. DO NOT trust this scam and remove Antivirus2008 ASAP if you've been infected.


Related files: Antvrs.exe, AntiVirus 2008.lic, AntvrsInstall[1].exe, AntvrsInstall.exe, AntiVirus 2008.lnk, Uninstall Antivirus.lnk, shlwapi.dll, wininet.dll, AntiVirus2008.exe

Antivirus2008 properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Antivirus2008 removal:

remover for Antivirus2008

Antivirus2008 manual removal:

Kill processes:
AntiVirus2008.exe AntvrsInstall.exe AntvrsInstall[1].exe Antvrs.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_USERS\Software\antivirus 2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce "3P_UDEC"
Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Antivirus"
Unregister DLLs:
shlwapi.dll, wininet.dll

Delete files:
shlwapi.dll, wininet.dll, AntiVirus2008.exe, Uninstall Antivirus.lnk, AntiVirus 2008.lnk, AntvrsInstall.exe, AntvrsInstall[1].exe, AntiVirus 2008.lic, Antvrs.exe
Delete directories:
%ProgramFiles%\ANTIVIRUS 2008

Other programs to remove Antivirus2008:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 06/05/08
Information updated: 02/04/09

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1. by . 2009-04-02 12:04:31
Just re-install the os

2. by LeXaR. 2009-01-14 01:01:11
so if i download the Automatic Antivirus2008 removal it will do the same thing as the manual but easier? do i don't need do the manual if i dl it?

3. by confused. 2009-01-12 20:01:44
is AntiVirus Spyware 2008 the same as the ones listed here?
plz help.
it caused my whole computer to crash.
i'm using a replacement computer right now.
anybody willing to help me figure this out?

4. by . 2008-10-14 00:10:21
I used Paretologic Virus scan that I purchased last year. It showed it as a major virus scam and asked if I wanted to "fix it". It removed it all in about 30 seconds.

5. by . 2008-09-26 21:09:55
I just used Spybot Search & Destroy v1.6 on a computer running XP. I had to run Spybot several times but it eventually removed all of Antivirus 2008 without harming any of my files. I highly recommend it. If you are able, these people DESERVE a donation to keep this program up & running.

6. by . 2008-09-25 03:09:21
i have download

7. by . 2008-09-17 19:09:19
i have got vista and i have removed antivirus 2008 but the warning message still appears on the dektop, please advise how to remover that,

thanks

8. by . 2008-09-11 09:09:30
I have SUPERAntiSpyware on my computer. It detected antivirus2008 but couldn't remove it.

9. by . 2008-08-30 21:08:42
i installed antivirus2008 on my computer...as soon as the program didnt let me delete it i knew it was a virus. Until u get it fixed you can go to programs and enter the START UP PROGRAMS from there you can disable it BUT NOT REMOVE IT...all that dous is basicaly turn it off. It really does help.

10. by . 2008-08-28 07:08:58
Whats the cost of the Anti dote to this poison of Antivirus 2008

11. by . 2008-08-20 22:08:09
i need help to take of the antivirus 2008 warning wallpaper
please help

12. by Help. 2008-08-17 17:08:34
Hi, I deleted all the files but I still have the blue background image and can't change it

13. by . 2008-08-15 12:08:43
Antivirus 2008 changed my desktop. Pages background and security are no longer available. Colours have changed. I have removed the program but cannot use my pc as soon as the previously installed security for my desktop is looking for the background photograph I get a blue screen

14. by . 2008-08-14 08:08:55
14 08 08
my credit card co; want me to get terms and conditions to send to them.Help please from somone on this scam which i paid for and cancelled the next day

15. by . 2008-08-09 07:08:15
thanx,
this was great help on the antivirus2008 virus.
regards!

16. by . 2008-08-07 03:08:38
Use Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6 with newest updates, it works 100% ;-)

17. by . 2008-08-03 09:08:59
This is bogus.. I download the software, it scans and then says i need to register/pay for getting rid of the virus. What a load of crap! DONT DO IT!

18. by . 2008-07-29 10:07:18
I have net connection. How to uninstall Antivirus2008?

19. by . 2008-07-22 22:07:42
If you PAID, call your CC company and report it as fraud. Do not let that stand. Report it as 100% fraud. Say you never authorized it and have no idea what it is.

20. by . 2008-07-22 14:07:08
I got this virus yesterday afternoon- I did what another person suggested on this forum did. a PC recovery- - I backdated my computer for yesterday morning- then used that time & date as the new system recovery - so far its worked! Got rid of the damn thing!

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