Thanks to commenters my videos completely fixed now =] (probly better then before i got the virus) so now its more of a video to help people get rid or the virus and if anyones wondering: How (I) removed AntiVirus XP 2008 from my computer: first off, i learned the uninstall feature it had when it found its way on my computer without my permission is useless and doesnt work no matter what. after hours of research i found a 100% free program (doesnt just scan and be like “oh and to remove te problems you need to buy me”) called Spybot: Search and Detroy and i love (atm). it removed 90% of the problems and it really simple to use and install. after that i found a beter program called malewarebytes which complpetely removed all remaining problems (wis i knew of it before) i reccomend that one over spybot. thanks to anyone who helped!! ***LINK TO FREE SPYBOT: S&D DOWMNLOAD TO HELP YOU REMOVE THE VIRUS: www.download.com **LINK TO MALEWAREBYTES (get this before spybot if u can): www.malwarebytes.org Suggested by: asdcvbert — “this infection type is called “SmitFraud” download SmitFraudFix and you fix the problems with the computer” *note that im not responcible for any damage caused to your computer by these programs if anything is or goes wrong with them. im simply trying to help people remove a F***ing annoying virus from their computer. im not advertising for these programs in any way.
well i think your computer has been damage by the virus insfected.
what was the name of the virus?????
hey how could you now scan it with avg if you do have it installed…
hmmm avast is the best!!!!!!!!!!
Hey, I know a cheap guy in the I.T field most of them just want to take your money but this guy pretty much is alright…
He really works with you on your computer issues the company’s number is (916) 821-5488 I think it’s call Alpha tech or something like that… I like that he’s honest but mostly serving SAC only right now I think only downfall I know of 
Anyone needing help with their computer problems should check him out plus he REALLY reasonable btw the who help ME was like “Mike”:)
When thats done. Check your msconfig (run > msconfig) to uncheck any weird programs or “no-named” startup programs. Also check Add/Remove programs to uninstall anything like: “Free blabalba” and “Internet Optimizer”. In most cases these “applications” are less then 5MB and uninstall within seconds. What also helps is resetting Internet Explorer (if in use) via tools > internet options > advanced > reset (you can choose to lose all personal saved data).
And don’t go to Geek Squad, they suck.
Ofcourse you will need to burn a cd/dvd before getting infected. This piece of malware will spread itself using removable devices, so do NOT use your memory stick. Use only read-only media (cd/dvd rewritable will also work just fine, as the virus will, ofcourse, not reburn your cd/dvd.. duh)
Removing this is pretty simple. Unplug your ethernet (rj45) cable or disconnect from any wireless network. Then just run dial-a-fix to remove any forced policies (such as the background hack). Then run offline malwarebytes. When thats done, install Avast (when this is not your default antivirus program) on top of your current antivirus program, click YES on startup scan. Leave it scanning your computer (during a reboot). After removing malware, remove avast if not your paid antivirus.
NOT FORGET USE WINDOWS UPDATE (every day or go windows update site)IT DELETE ALL VIRUSER AND DOWNLAODS SYSTEM FILES
IF you want the real deal, get avast! for free or use NOD32. avast is the best free one out there, and NOD32 is the BEST virus protection EVER.
the virus on my PC doesn’t let me get to Malewarebytes website…can someone help me destroy that virus from my PC?
I got some nasty virus last summer, it had this and turned my computer into a zombie, deleted the control panel and everything, went to firedog and they cleansed my computer= )
Thanks for letting me know, but which one doesn’t work for you? they both work for me :
One of your link doesn’t work. Can you find out what happened?
hard disc is just hide type in my coputer where text my computer delete theat and type this C: then press enter
I went to Geek Squad and they scanned my computer. They told me I have this virus. I can’t get on the internet and other annoying things. Never had my background changed or anything like that. I have tried: MalwareBytes, Superantispyware, combofix, AVG and a couple of other programs. Nothing helps. I still can’t get on the internet and I am locked out of certain accessories on my computer to diagnose problems. HELP!!!!!!!
I am very glad you got rid of this. I have never had this virus before, but I do feel you pain. It was a really good decesion to choose Malwarebytes! Good luck in the future.
SUPERantispyware is also good
Well, I’m glad you fixed it. I’ve been there man.. Not fun!
OOO i almost forgot
AVOID PORN SITES !,AND AVOID DOWNLOADING CRAP
if the virus had been removed and ur pc is still fucked up , it means that the registry values that the fucken virus created are not removed from the registry editor !
so i advice u to find somone who can delete these valus or u can delete it by ur self if u know how…
hope that this helps u
(in case that u didnt find help and couldnt remove the valus , “REFORMAT UR PC”)
Last things your time and C drive.
The time:
Go to control panel and open regional and language… click customize goto the time tab and change the AM and PM indicator to the defaults.
Your lost C drive.
Run… “gpedit.msc” goto User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Explorer/ and click on the key “Hide these speciefied drives in My Computer” put it to disabled. If this key is not the problem it can be “Remove Acces to drives from My Computer”.
Remove XP Antivirus 2008 Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_USERSSoftwareXP antivirus
Log off button restore:
Go run… “gpedit.msc”
User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Task Bar find the key “Remove Log off on Start Menu and double-click set it to disabled.
Find and Delete these XP Antivirus 2008:
(Learn how to do this)
xpa.exe
xpa2008.exe
XPAntivirus.exe
XPAntivirusUpdate.exe
shlwapi.dll
wininet.dll
XP antivirus
XPAntivirus.lnk
Uninstall XPAntivirus.lnk
XPAntivirus on the Web.lnk
XPAntivirus.url
XP Antivirus 2008.lnk
Uninstall XP Antivirus 2008.lnk
Please see next comment
Manual XP Antivirus 2008 Removal Instructions:
Unregister XP Antivirus 2008 DLL Files:
(Learn how to do this)
shlwapi.dll
wininet.dll
Stop XP Antivirus 2008 Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
XPAntivirus.exe
XPAntivirusUpdate.exe
xpa.exe
xpa2008.exe
Next comment to see next steps.
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