Title: Windows Antivirus 2008

Type: Malware

Remove Windows Antivirus 2008. Removal instructions

Also known as: windows antivirus, windowsantivirus 2008, windowsantivirus2008

Severity scale:

(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." Windows Antivirus is promoted on other website too. Startedwebsite.com/security/xp/ and Startpagepreview.com/security/xp/ are just a few of them. If you see these fabricated pages, do not trust it and do not download WindowsAntivirus2008!

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

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

Automatic Windows Antivirus 2008 removal:

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Windows Antivirus 2008 manual removal:

FORUM:
Discuss Windows Antivirus 2008 in
spyware removal forum

Kill processes:
Antvrs.exe WindowsAntivirus2008.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

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?�?

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Unregister DLLs:
shlwapi.dll wininet.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

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

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Information added: 2008-06-02 04:56:07
Information updated: 2009-01-17 12:01:03

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<Guest>

i download windows 2008 antivirus but it is not working at all. They are making fool of people and waisting their money. I suggest everyone not to download antivirus from them. Always download trusted and branded antivirus software.

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2008 06 04

<Guest>

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.

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2008 06 25

<Guest>

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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2008 06 23

<Guest>

does any one know how to remove window antivirus 2008. i cant remove it?

and i have downloaded mozilla firefox but its not working

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2008 06 29

<Guest>

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.

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2008 07 04

<Guest>

How do I remove Windows Antivirus 2008? Please help.

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2008 07 10

<Guest>

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.

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2008 07 10

<Guest>

in my pc antivirus is there i want remove that how its posible

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2008 07 28

<Guest>

thanks. verry helpfull

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2008 08 08

<Guest>

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

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2008 08 08

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.

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2008 08 11

Pavel

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

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2008 08 28

<Guest>

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

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2008 08 12

<Guest>

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?

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2008 08 14

<Guest>

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

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2008 08 16

Nayak

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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2008 08 17

<Guest>

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

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2008 08 19

<Guest>

I had the WIndows antivirus load onto my computer and used "Malwarebytes" program and all of it is gone esp the annoying security messages

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2008 09 02

<Guest>

Remove using the Malwarebytes anti-malware program works miracles

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2008 09 02

<Guest>

Bullshit solution

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2008 09 24

<Guest>

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.

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2008 09 28

<Guest>

This corrupted my registry. After removal and cleaning, Genuine Advantage recognized that my OS was activated, but did not see it as being valid anymore. Had to contact Windows. Resulted in a repair and re-installation of Windows. That did the trick.

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2008 10 24

<Guest>

Will the scammers behind windows antivirus 2008 be able to use the credit card number again?

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2008 11 03

<Guest>

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2008 11 06

<Guest>

MALWAREBYTES IS THE TICKET, AVG or NORTON didnt WORK. NICE! and FREE

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2009 01 17

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