Remove Windows Antivirus 2008. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: Windows Antivirus 2008
Also known as: windows antivirus, windowsantivirus 2008, windowsantivirus2008
Type: Malware
Severity scale:Windows Antivirus 2008 severity is 56  (56 / 100)
 
Windows Antivirus 2008 is corrupt security tool which is promoted as anti-spyware. WindowsAntivirus manipulates the name of Microsoft Windows operating system in order to make an image of legitimate application. Windows Antivirus 2008 is not related to Microsoft Corporation in any way.

Windows Antivirus 2008 is typical rogue anti-spyware. It is distributed by trojans disguised as video codecs. WindowsAntivirus2008 displays loads of misleading system alerts and uses aggressive tactics to gain a purchase.

URLsofDNSErrors.com/security/ie6/ is rogue website which promotes Windows Antivirus 2008. If every address you type is redirected to URLsofDNSErrors.com/security/ie6/, it's a clear sign of WindowsAntivirus 2008 infection. URLsofDNSErrors.com/security/ie6/ looks like typical Internet Explorer "Page not found" error page, but it has some additional text. The message says "The page you are looking for is probably blocked by adware/spyware on your PC. Remove it with Windows Antivirus 2008 software. Click here." If you see this fabricated error page, do not trust it and do nto download WindowsAntivirus2008!


Related files: Uninstall Windows Antivirus 2008.lnk, Windows Antivirus 2008.lnk, wininet.dll, shlwapi.dll, WindowsAntivirus2008.exe

Windows Antivirus 2008 properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Windows Antivirus 2008 removal:

remover for Windows Antivirus 2008

Windows Antivirus 2008 manual removal:

Kill processes:
Antvrs.exe WindowsAntivirus2008.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%\Windows Antivirus 2008\Antvrs.exe”
Unregister DLLs:
shlwapi.dll wininet.dll

Delete files:
WindowsAntivirus2008.exe shlwapi.dll wininet.dll Windows Antivirus 2008.lnk Uninstall Windows Antivirus 2008.lnk

Other programs to remove Windows Antivirus 2008:

• SUPERAntiSpyware - Review - Download
• CounterSpy - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 02/06/08
Information updated: 28/09/08

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1. by . 2008-09-28 19:09:58
Remove Windows Antivirus 2008 - Download SuperAntiSpyware free edition. Install it on the infected computer. Reboot the computer in Safe Mode (press F8) before you see the Windows icon. Choose Safe Mode. Run a full system scan. Remove all threats. Reboot.

2. by . 2008-09-24 21:09:54
Bullshit solution

3. by . 2008-09-02 04:09:07
Remove using the Malwarebytes anti-malware program works miracles

4. by . 2008-09-02 04:09:15
I had the WIndows antivirus load onto my computer and used "Malwarebytes" program and all of it is gone esp the annoying security messages

5. by Pavel. 2008-08-28 10:08:17
The best way is 1/ fast backup importand data on HDD
2/ insert installation disc and format
in this case you save time and nerve

6. by . 2008-08-19 12:08:56
When i "bought" windows antivirus 2008 they took my debit numbers and made charges to my account and I'm still trying to figure it out!! WTF!! did this happen to anyone else

7. by Nayak. 2008-08-17 18:08:54
Delete registry values: optoins are not working either..
There is no option like this on the computer
Looking for some more Help about it.
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8. by . 2008-08-16 18:08:14
i downloaded windows antivirus 2008 and all theese bloody pop-ups keep coming up and its really anoing how do i delete it off my computer

please help

thanks

9. by . 2008-08-14 03:08:31
Does this removal program work??? Because my mother got the Windows antivirus 2008 on her PC and it's FUBAR! Got to prevent the computer from crashing, so will this program work or is also a fake?

10. by . 2008-08-12 11:08:23
i didnt even download it on my computer and its their its fake as **** and royaly ****ed up my old computer and my admin account on my computer and the thing is its not windows but its like the same its vista 2008 and i dont even have vista

11. by nn. 2008-08-11 04:08:34
Deal all, this remover is not recommandable, since my computer was not able to boot into OS anymore after installing and running this application, so please be aware of that possibility.

12. by . 2008-08-08 06:08:50
i received some viruses in my system like
Screen shot
Screen shot XP2008 Antivirus
TROJ Horse
JOKE Blue Screen

Please help me out and solve my problems.

Thanking you

13. by . 2008-08-08 05:08:37
thanks. verry helpfull

14. by . 2008-07-28 01:07:54
in my pc antivirus is there i want remove that how its posible

15. by . 2008-07-10 07:07:37
what in God's name gave you people the inclination to trust random pop-up screens in the first place? There's nothing like constant never-before-seen popups asking for money that doesn't scream VIRUS. It's just common sense.

16. by . 2008-07-10 04:07:59
How do I remove Windows Antivirus 2008? Please help.

17. by . 2008-07-04 19:07:51
By the things that you've said on how you get it i've know how I got, i've got it from Gom wich is a video player, i've got the so called Windows Antivirus 2008 from the codec AC3 Filtrer. So i hope this will help with anything.

18. by . 2008-06-29 00:06:13
does any one know how to remove window antivirus 2008. i cant remove it?

and i have downloaded mozilla firefox but its not working

19. by . 2008-06-25 13:06:12
I downloaded it and paid twice the amount it stated. I have no way of getting my money back. Do not download it in anyway.

20. by . 2008-06-23 13:06:19
Anyway to recover the money spent for this program? Whom can we file a complaint with to help prevent this type of problem again?

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