XP Antivirus a Virus ?

[Guest Dave Mc]

I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

Now they have various symptoms:

No Desktop tab in display properties

No restore points exist or being made

Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

Ca't boot up in safe mode.

ETC.

 

Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

[Guest Lem]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

Dave Mc wrote:

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

 

Yes, of course. Search this group for "Antivirus 2008".

 

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[Guest TaurArian]

RE: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

Installing the antivirus would produce these symptoms.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Entry.aspx?Name=Program:Win32/Antivirus2008

 

http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Entry.aspx?Name=Program%3aWin32%2fAntivirus2009

 

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"Dave Mc" wrote:

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

[Guest The Real Truth MVP]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.

Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here

http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm

 

 

 

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"Dave Mc" <DaveMc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:FA87CB88-350D-4550-8B87-5C34359AA2C6@microsoft.com...

>I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

[Guest Leythos]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

In article <iaiCk.880$Rx.729@flpi144.ffdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com

says...

> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.

> Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here

> http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/pirated.htm

>

> Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me.

> He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me.

> He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name.

> As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER.

>

 

Do you really want to trust someone that was banned from posting

directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to

pornographic materials on HIS WEBSITE, who's website is in the MVP HOST

Block list, and who provides a tool for your use that will block access

to reputable anti-malware sites without telling you he's doing it?

 

And do you really want to trust someone that has had to change their

posting identity after being busted by MS as a fake MVP?

 

Stalking, even in usenet is a crime, there are enough pages from your

filthy site to prove you're stalking me in your posts, I have them

documented and certified authentic - it's your call now Stalker.

 

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[Guest VanguardLH]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

Dave Mc wrote:

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

 

A more correct category for this product: rogueware.

 

If they are trusting you to be their helpdesk, why haven't you heard

about this yet? It is NOT new. Why do they come to you if you don't

know how to Google? Alas, they probably won't see you coming here for

help to realize you aren't the PC savant that you claim to be.

 

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%2Bantivirus+2008%22+%2Bremove

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%2B%22xp+antivirus+2008%22+%2Bremove

 

There have been removal instructions dating back to February (maybe

earlier since I didn't check timestamps in all matches).

[Guest Mick Murphy]

RE: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

Different variants have been around for a couple of months.

Use Malwarebytes in Safe Mode to remove it.

 

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

 

Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!

For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from

Download.com, or Major Geeks.com

 

Download, install, and update.

 

Important re: Safe Mode

If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot

the computer, and go into Safe Mode.

To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP arrow

key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.

RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes while in Safe Mode.

 

--

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"Dave Mc" wrote:

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

[Guest nass]

RE: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

 

 

"Dave Mc" wrote:

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

 

Did you tried System Restore in Safe Mode before the Download?

Go through these cleaning steps:

XP Antivirus removal instructions

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-xp-antivirus-2008-2009

 

1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

by doing this:

Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

Advanced

Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

[&] Browsing

[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

culprit and update it or remove it.

How to manage Add-Ons:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

Scan for malware from here:

SuperAntispyware - Free

http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm

 

Run a scan from here on-line:

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

 

Run disk clean up on your Drive.

You can download this tool o run clean up:

http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloading-slim

 

 

Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

(http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

obvious)yahoo.co.uk

( _ is underscore)

HTH.

nass

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[Guest ju.c]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

I seriously mean no offence, but I am truly amazed

that anyone falls for those scams. I am sorry.

 

Use the removal guide then download, install, update

and scan with SUPERAntiSpyware.

 

Removal of Antivirus XP 2008

http://musheersspace.blogspot.com/2008/09/removal-of-antivirus-xp-2008.html

 

SUPERAntiSpyware

http://www.superantispyware.com/

 

 

ju.c

 

 

"Dave Mc" wrote:

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

> Common thread seems to be XP Antivirus 2008 product.

> Now they have various symptoms:

> No Desktop tab in display properties

> No restore points exist or being made

> Can't uninstall XP AV 2008 listed in add/remove programs

> Ca't boot up in safe mode.

> ETC.

>

> Anyone know of these symptoms being caused by some malware this week ?

>

[Guest Plato]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

=?Utf-8?B?RGF2ZSBNYw==?= wrote:

>

> I have had 3 people this week on 3 different computers report they got a

> popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they did.

 

Ignore.

 

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[Guest Lvdarkwolf]

RE: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

"..they got a popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they

did."

 

 

Wow even my dad only fell for that once after I talked some commone sense

into him. Any time your computer suddenly suggests anything be wary. I

would reformat and start fresh who knows what else those people have picked

up in there innocent clicks. This time i would take away there administrator

or power user status and make them restricted. Never allow users the ability

to install.

[Guest ju.c]

Re: XP Antivirus a Virus ?

 

Where's the rest of the post?

 

 

"Lvdarkwolf" <Lvdarkwolf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:947D4D57-DA8F-4D13-9461-5CB277BE1BE4@microsoft.com...

> "..they got a popup about a virus and to download this to fix it--which they

> did."

>

>

> Wow even my dad only fell for that once after I talked some commone sense

> into him. Any time your computer suddenly suggests anything be wary. I

> would reformat and start fresh who knows what else those people have picked

> up in there innocent clicks. This time i would take away there administrator

> or power user status and make them restricted. Never allow users the ability

> to install.

>

>

>