Antivirus 2008 or Antivirus2008 Info & Manual Removal Guide

Do you have Antivirus 2008?

This “Antivirus 2008 Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove Antivirus 2008. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

Antivirus 2008 Detection Test

Run SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner to check for Antivirus 2008 infections on your PC.

Antivirus 2008 Description

Antivirus 2008 or Antivirus2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program created to trick users with alerts and misleading scan results into purchasing the full version of the program. Antivirus 2008 is usually downloaded and installed by a Trojan that sneaks through browser security holes, and can be found on porn websites. The trojan that comes bundled with the video codec is known as Zlob. Once installed, Antivirus 2008 will display notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks. Antivirus 2008 may also run system scans that display bogus results.

These fake alert messages have titles such as “Warning!”, “Critical System Error!” or “Your Computer Is Infected” to convince you that your computer is in danger and that you must click on the “Remove all threats now” button to fix the problem. Antivirus 2008 displays these results in an attempt to deceive users into purchasing the full Antivirus 2008 program. Antivirus 2008 comes from the same makers of Antivirus 2008 Pro and IE Antivirus.

Parasite Type: A cocktail of Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs & Trojans.

Antivirus 2008 Method of Automatic Removal

The removal of spyware such as Antivirus 2008 can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect Antivirus 2008 and other Spyware, Trojans, Rogue Anti-spyware, Adware, Browser Hijackers and other unwanted programs.

To quickly remove Antivirus 2008, follow the instructions below:

Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.
Select “Start Scan” to run a full system Antivirus 2008 scan.
Reboot your computer.
Run another scan to pick up any remaining Antivirus 2008 infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect Antivirus 2008 and other spyware. In order to remove Antivirus 2008, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly Antivirus 2008 file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

Antivirus 2008 or Antivirus2008 Method of Infection

Click on the “How Antivirus 2008 Infects Your Computer” video to see a Antivirus 2008 infection in action! See through the eyes of an unsuspecting Internet user while him/her is being victimized by Antivirus 2008.

Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode to fully experience how Antivirus 2008 infects a computer.

In the “How Antivirus 2008 Infects Your Computer” video, the following Antivirus 2008 actions occur:

The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like Antivirus 2008 are mostly pushed through adult websites.
The Internet user downloads a free video codec called “Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07″ which comes bundled with a Trojan called Zlob and Antivirus 2008. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as Antivirus 2008. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.
The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program Antivirus 2008. Antivirus 2008 runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears with two buttons, one that says “Remove all threats now” and the other “Continue unprotected”. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking the “Remove all threats now” button.
The Internet user is convinced that there’s spyware on his/her computer and unknowly clicks on the “Remove all threats now” button and purchases a license of Antivirus 2008. Once the Antivirus 2008 purchase has been made, the user has given its money and personal information to a hacker or trojan maker that will use it to continue to bleed the user out of his/her money.
The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that Antivirus 2008 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. Antivirus 2008 reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.
Internet user opens web browser and is redirected to a rogue website called MalwareBell.com. The Internet user is bombard with websites that pop up messages that tries to push a product on him/her. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the OK button.

Antivirus 2008 or Antivirus2008 Symptoms

The following Antivirus 2008 symptoms occur:

Antivirus 2008 displays a fake system alert similar to a Windows notification message.
A red or green flashing icon appears in your system tray. If you click on the icon, a fake system alert pops up and directs you to a rogue website, for example safetyuptodate.com. In some cases, even when you don’t click on the icon the fake system alert may still pop up.

The fake system alert promises to give you a legitimate anti-spyware program that will help you fix spyware problems, but instead it really reports false information to try to trick you into purchasing the program.
Antivirus 2008 may hijack or modify your homepage and display new desktop shortcuts.
Antivirus 2008 changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes Antivirus 2008 won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. Websites that redirects you to is asecurevalue.com and malwareburn.com.
Antivirus 2008 may install a rogue toolbar called Security Toolbar 7.1.
Security toolbar 7.1 is a rogue toolbar that comes with two green bars, one that says “block adware” and the other “remove spyware”. If you click on either of them you’re directed to a rogue anti-spyware site such as IEAntivirus.com which can install additional malware.
Antivirus 2008 may bombard your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
Even after you’ve closed all the Antivirus 2008 messages or your PC has been idle for awhile, you’ll still get constant alert popups appearing on your system tray or on your screen.

Antivirus 2008 or Antivirus2008 Anatomy

As new Antivirus 2008 spyware components is reported by our customers and our Spyware Threat Research Labs, we will update this section.

Name: AntvrsInstall.exe
File Size: 52224
MD5: 4a574021ce73bdade5281b52ef667f72

Name: Antvrs.exe
File Size: 663040
MD5: 1756a8a779336b855122fefd4540f496

Name: AntvrsInstall[1].exe
File Size: 60416
MD5: fcfb95b95b2812bd93aff08e0e608667

Symbolic Link:
AntiVirus 2008.lic
AntiVirus 2008.lnk

Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions

To learn the Antivirus 2008 manual removal process, read the step-by-step instructions provided on this section.

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of Antivirus 2008 is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk.

Make sure you backup your system and close all open Internet Explorer windows before you manually remove Antivirus 2008.

If you are still having problems with Antivirus 2008 after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely remove Antivirus 2008.

To manually remove Antivirus 2008, follow these removal steps:

Step #1: How to Kill Antivirus 2008 files using Process Explorer.

1a. How to Kill Antivirus 2008 Processes.

Download and install Process Explorer.
Open Process Explorer.
Locate the Antivirus 2008 processes listed below.
To kill an Antivirus 2008 process, right-click the Antivirus 2008 process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.
Kill the following Antivirus 2008 processes:
Antvrs.exe
AntvrsInstall.exe
AntvrsInstall[1].exe

Step #2: How to Delete Antivirus 2008 Registry Keys and Values.

Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.
Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
Antivirus2008_Entities.reg”. This renamed .reg file is a command that creates a shortcut to your Windows registry and allows you to easily delete registry values.
Right-click and select the “Edit” option.
Copy and paste the Antivirus 2008 keys listed below.
In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.
Double-click on the .reg file.
When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to add the information in C:DOCUME~1%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG to the registry?”, click the “Yes” button.
When the message box appears saying “Information in C:DOCUME~1
%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG has been successfully entered into the registry.”, click the “OK” button.
The Antivirus 2008 registry keys have been deleted from your registry.
Copy and paste the following Antivirus 2008 keys:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\3BA4271E-5C1E-48E2-B432-D8BF420DD31D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Antivirus2008y]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XP]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\AntvrsInstall[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Win Antivirus 2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\av2008xp.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antivirus-2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\xpa_2008.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\lwpwer.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\3P_UDEC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs\AntvrsInstall.exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antivirus Pro 2008]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antivirus Pro 2008]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antivirus Pro 2008]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antivirus Pro 2008]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antivirus Pro 2008]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antivirus Pro 2008]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\s9201]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\s9201]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\s9201]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\s9201]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\s9201]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\s9201]

Step #3: How to Delete Antivirus 2008 Directories.

To locate Antivirus 2008 directories, go to “Start” > “My Computer” > “Local Disk (C:)” > “Program Files” > “Show the contents of this folder”.
Search and delete the Antivirus 2008 directories listed below.
Right-click on the Antivirus 2008 folder and select “Delete”. option.
When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to remove the folder [FOLDERNAME] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?”, click the “Yes” button.
When the message box appears saying “Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?”, click the “Yes” button.
Search and delete the following Antivirus 2008 directories:
%ProgramFiles%\Antivirus 2008

%ProgramFiles%\Antivirus2008

Step #5: How to Restore Original Default Home Page.

Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Internet Options”.
Click on the General Tab > click the Use Default button under Home Page.
Click “Apply” and then click the “OK” button.
Open a Web browser to verify that your default homepage has been restored.

Step #6:

If the Antivirus 2008 icons still remain on your Desktop, you can drag and drop them to the “Recycle Bin”.
Reboot your computer to make sure all changes made for the removal of Antivirus 2008 are complete. If your computer still has issues, you should scan your computer for Antivirus 2008 with a spyware scanner.

Congratulations!! You’ve completed our Antivirus 2008 manual removal tutorial.

Submit Antivirus 2008 To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs

Since Antivirus 2008 spyware components change constantly, you may come across application issues that prevent you from removing Antivirus 2008 completely.

You can report Antivirus 2008 spyware components by using SpyHunter’s Free Support Log System. Our Support Log System takes snapshots of all the points of execution on your operating system, allowing us to precisely identify each and any problem.

We encourage you to post your Support Logs on this article so we can help you come up with a custom fix.

Below are the instructions on how to generate Support Logs using SpyHunter.

Open SpyHunter > click on the “Generate Support Log” button > click on the “Copy to Clipboard” button to save your Support Logs > Post your Support Logs to this article.

Disclaimer

Warning!! Enigma Software Group can not be held responsible for any problems that may occur by using the information contained within this Antivirus 2008 removal guide. By following any of these Antivirus 2008 removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these Antivirus 2008 removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these Antivirus 2008 removal instructions will completely remove Antivirus 2008. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means. In order to effectively clean and secure your computer, we recommend you purchase our spyware remover SpyHunter or seek professional help from a computer expert.

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