System Antivirus 2008 Info & Manual Removal Guide

Do you have System Antivirus 2008?

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

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System Antivirus 2008 Description

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System Antivirus 2008 or SystemAntivirus2008, is a rogue anti-spyware program, clone of Windows Antivirus 2008 and Antivirus2008. System Antivirus 2008 is usually downloaded by a Trojan Zlob or Vundo, via computer system’s security breaches. System Antivirus 2008 uses fake system scans and results, as well as an exaggerated amount of popup infection notifications to push the user into buying the full System Antivirus 2008 program to remove the supposed threats. System Antivirus 2008 may compromise user’s data and generate system slowdown and instability. System Antivirus 2008 may be difficult to manually remove.

Parasite Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

Important Notice: Enigmasoftware.com is not associated, affiliated, sponsored or owned by the System Antivirus 2008 creators. This article should NOT be mistaken or confused in being associated in any way with the promotion or endorsement of System Antivirus 2008. Our intent is to provide information that will educate computer users on how to detect, and ultimately remove, System Antivirus 2008 from their computer with the help of SpyHunter and/or manual removal instructions provided on this article. This article is provided “as is” and to be used for educational information purposes only.

System Antivirus 2008 Method of Automatic Detection

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

To quickly detect System Antivirus 2008, follow the instructions below:

  1. Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.

  2. Select “Start Scan” to run a full system System Antivirus 2008 scan.

  3. Reboot your computer.

  4. Run another scan to pick up any remaining System Antivirus 2008 infections.

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

System Antivirus 2008 Method of Infection

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

At the end of this video, there’s a link to download SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner. SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner is for detection purposes only. To remove System Antivirus 2008, you must purchase SpyHunter’s full version.

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


The following System Antivirus 2008 actions occur:

  • The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like System Antivirus 2008 are mostly pushed through adult websites.

  • The Internet user downloads a free video codec, such as Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07, which comes bundled with System Antivirus 2008. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as System 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 System Antivirus 2008. System 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 that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase System Antivirus 2008.

  • The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that System Antivirus 2008 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. System 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. Known rogue websites that promote rogue anti-spyware programs are iesecurepages.com, ahomepcsafety.com, securitypills.com, softhomepage.com, asafetyliner.com, puresafetyhere.com, safehomesite.com, instantsafepage.com, safetyonlinepage.com, among others. 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.

System Antivirus 2008 Symptoms

The following System Antivirus 2008 symptoms occur:

  • System 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 similar to 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.

  • System Antivirus 2008 hijacks or modifies your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts.
    System Antivirus 2008 changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes System Antivirus 2008 won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. A website you may be redirected to is System Antivirus 2008.com or other rogue websites that promote System Antivirus 2008.

  • System Antivirus 2008 installs 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 which can install additional malware.

  • System Antivirus 2008 bombards your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
    Even after you’ve closed all the System 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.

System Antivirus 2008 Anatomy

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

Name: SAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 784263
MD5: 1b541c4de0cab1a7396ec3dde3773087

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 22d52e8335d95332108b1529e27bdcd3

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: b219bcd7c022de3dd028d7cd14908633

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 399360
MD5: c200bfe0e5cbdcbd0c42bfd2406c7cd8

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 401408
MD5: 5204ecc07b6a0714fd18bf56071a09ab

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 402944
MD5: 044435e6f97050f9aa860b4acabac8d9

Name: 5492.exe
File Size: 1007364
MD5: 412dc61546d24e4d4fcc2bcd0c14ba36

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 413184
MD5: 570fbb90484039ba7758ed9455f3704f

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 410112
MD5: 28db5b862df6feb308ac0f2158cde639

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 411136
MD5: 5a25e786c0076a09ad4044f2fdb20871

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 414208
MD5: 6a55ae6222ea1f2b0fba4249e29a30fe

Name: sav.exe
File Size: 412160
MD5: 82dc7fc80489d2b137a58ff16d249b63

Name: SAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 339365
MD5: 8d421a14aa8bb0c82cec6028e4e373be

Name: SAV.exe
File Size: 434176
MD5: 8aa20d6c14f7c3e443fdab15611b61d6

System Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of System Antivirus 2008 is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove System Antivirus 2008.

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

To manually remove System Antivirus 2008, follow these removal steps:

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

  • 1a. How to Kill System Antivirus 2008 Processes.

    1. Download and install Process Explorer.

    2. Open Process Explorer.

    3. Locate the System Antivirus 2008 processes listed below.

    4. To kill an System Antivirus 2008 process, right-click the System Antivirus 2008 process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.

    5. Kill the following System Antivirus 2008 processes:
      %PROGRAMFILES%\SAV\sav.exe
      sav.exe
      SAV2008Setup[1].exe
      SystemAntivirus2008.exe

  • 1b. How to Kill System Antivirus 2008 DLL files.

    1. Right-click the Explorer.exe process and choose the option “Properties”.

    2. Click on the “Threads” Tab, locate and highlight the System Antivirus 2008 DLL files listed below.

    3. To kill System Antivirus 2008 DLL files, click the “Kill” button.

    4. Kill the following System Antivirus 2008 DLL files:
      wininet.dll
      shlwapi.dll

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

    1. Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.

    2. Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
      System Antivirus 2008_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.

    3. Right-click and select the “Edit” option.

    4. Copy and paste the System Antivirus 2008 keys listed below.

    5. In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.

    6. Double-click on the .reg file.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    9. The System Antivirus 2008 registry keys have been deleted from your registry.

    10. Copy and paste the following System Antivirus 2008 keys:

      
      
  • Step 3: How to Delete System Antivirus 2008 Directories.

    1. To locate System Antivirus 2008 directories, go to “Start” > “My Computer” > “Local Disk (C:)” > “Program Files” > “Show the contents of this folder”.

    2. Search and delete the System Antivirus 2008 directories listed below.

    3. Right-click on the System Antivirus 2008 folder and select “Delete”. option.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

    6. Search and delete the following System Antivirus 2008 directories:
      %ProgramFiles%\SAV

  • Step 4: How to Restore Original Default Home Page.

    1. Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Internet Options”.

    2. Click on the General Tab > click the Use Default button under Home Page.

    3. Click “Apply” and then click the “OK” button.

    4. Open a Web browser to verify that your default homepage has been restored.

  • Step 5: How to Remove the System Antivirus 2008 Icons.

    1. If the System Antivirus 2008 icons still remain on your Desktop, you can drag and drop them to the “Recycle Bin”.

    2. Reboot your computer to make sure all changes made for the removal of System Antivirus 2008 are complete. If your computer still has issues, you should scan your computer for System Antivirus 2008 with a spyware scanner.

Submit System Antivirus 2008 To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs

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

You can report System 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 System Antivirus 2008 removal guide. By following any of these System Antivirus 2008 removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these System Antivirus 2008 removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these System Antivirus 2008 removal instructions will completely remove System 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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