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Antivirus 2008 Removal Guide

Antivirus 2008 Description

Antivirus 2008, also known as Antivirus2008, Antivirus 2008 Pro, is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses false spyware results to lure you to purchase its full version. Antivirus 2008 is usually promoted via a ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer found on adult websites. You can also install it manually on the rogue website antivirus-scanner.com. Antivirus 2008 may use its system scanner to display false positives which work as an incentive to make unsuspecting users purchase Antivirus 2008's commercial version.

AntiVirus 2008 may also display other third-party ads and, according to its EULA, AntiVirus 2008 has adware terms added. Do not click on any link provided by Antivirus 2008. Once you click on the link provided, you'll be redirected to Antivirus 2008's website (antivirus2008.com) to download and purchase Antivirus 2008's rogue anti-spyware program. Antivirus 2008 has the ability to recreate itself after reboot and its "System scan" messages may continue pop up on your task manager.

How can I Detect Antivirus 2008?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Antivirus 2008 by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Antivirus 2008 files, it's possible that Antivirus 2008 will reappear after reboot. Follow the Antivirus 2008 detection and removal methods below.

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Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Antivirus 2008 manual removal instructions and Antivirus 2008 components listed to help you remove Antivirus 2008 from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Antivirus 2008.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Antivirus 2008 Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Antivirus 2008" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Antivirus 2008", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Antivirus 2008 in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Antivirus 2008" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP %ProgramFiles%\Antivirus 2008 XP %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus2008y %ProgramFiles%\Win Antivirus 2008 %AppData%\Antivirus2008y %ProgramFiles%\Antivirus2008y %ProgramFiles%\ANTIVIRUS 2008
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Antivirus 2008 Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Antivirus 2008" process by name.
3. Select the "Antivirus 2008" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Antivirus 2008" processes files:
5. lwpwer.exe xpa_2008.exe Antivirus-2008.exe av2008xp.exe Win Antivirus 2008.exe AntvrsInstall[1].exe AntvrsInstall.exe Antvrs.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Antivirus 2008 Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Antivirus 2008" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Antivirus 2008" registry entries:
5. SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce "3P_UDEC" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Antivirus" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Antivirus 2008 Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Antivirus 2008" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Antivirus 2008" processes files:
9. lwpwer.exe xpa_2008.exe Antivirus-2008.exe s9201 av2008xp.exe Win Antivirus 2008.exe Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk Antivirus Pro 2008 Uninstall Antivirus.lnk AntvrsInstall[1].exe AntvrsInstall.exe AntiVirus 2008.lic Antvrs.exe AntiVirus 2008.lnk
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Antivirus 2008 Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Antivirus 2008 and automatically remove Antivirus 2008 as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Antivirus 2008 installed on your computer, check for Antivirus 2008 with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Antivirus 2008 files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats.

To learn more on Antivirus 2008, see our Antivirus 2008 resource section below.

Antivirus 2008 Technical Details

The following Antivirus 2008 components and their MD5s:

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Antivirus 2008 is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

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Antivirus 2008 Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Antivirus 2008 and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Antivirus 2008 spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Antivirus 2008 automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Antivirus 2008 from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Antivirus 2008 files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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Antivirus 2008 Screenshots

View Antivirus 2008 screenshots below and see for yourself how Antivirus 2008 looks like. Learn how to recognize Antivirus 2008 when it infects your machine.

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