Windows Antivirus 2008 Info & Manual Removal Guide
Do you have Windows Antivirus 2008?
This “Windows Antivirus 2008 Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove Windows Antivirus 2008. This guide will be updated as more information is available.
Windows Antivirus 2008 Detection Test
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Windows Antivirus 2008 Description
Parasite Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs
Important Notice: Enigmasoftware.com is not associated, affiliated, sponsored or owned by the Windows Antivirus 2008 creators. This article should NOT be mistaken or confused in being associated in any way with the promotion or endorsement of Windows Antivirus 2008. Our intent is to provide information that will educate computer users on how to detect, and ultimately remove, Windows 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.
Windows Antivirus 2008 Method of Automatic Detection
The removal of spyware such as Windows Antivirus 2008 can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect Windows Antivirus 2008 and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.
To quickly detect Windows Antivirus 2008, follow the instructions below:
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Select “Start Scan” to run a full system Windows Antivirus 2008 scan.
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Reboot your computer.
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Run another scan to pick up any remaining Windows Antivirus 2008 infections.
** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect Windows Antivirus 2008 and other spyware. In order to remove Windows Antivirus 2008, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly Windows Antivirus 2008 file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.
Windows Antivirus 2008 Method of Infection
The following Windows Antivirus 2008 actions occur:
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The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like Windows Antivirus 2008 are mostly pushed through adult websites.
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The Internet user downloads a free video codec, such as Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07, which comes bundled with Windows Antivirus 2008. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as Windows 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.
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The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program Windows Antivirus 2008. Windows 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 Windows Antivirus 2008.
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The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that Windows Antivirus 2008 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. Windows 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.
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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.
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Windows Antivirus 2008 Symptoms
The following Windows Antivirus 2008 symptoms occur:
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Windows 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.
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Windows Antivirus 2008 hijacks or modifies your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts.
Windows Antivirus 2008 changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes Windows Antivirus 2008 won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. A website you may be redirected to is Windows Antivirus 2008.com or other rogue websites that promote Windows Antivirus 2008. -
Windows 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. - Windows Antivirus 2008 bombards your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
Even after you’ve closed all the Windows 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.
Windows Antivirus 2008 Anatomy
As new Windows Antivirus 2008 spyware components are reported by our customers and our Spyware Threat Research Labs, we will update this section.
Name: WAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 784007
MD5: 61c104fd231e120673821e01ec52e5d7
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: a01cfd2c1dca82ed0868dcd00bee763d
Name: WAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 877532
MD5: 3fdecf5c4789bb8ece8954ac968591a6
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 326144
MD5: 6a300aa285cbc66f94507a55a809537d
Name: WAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 877867
MD5: a436b985a06df279d59dd65e7b7acc54
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 369664
MD5: ba9fe05b6a92877827f7600f5882eae8
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 0b55b43d8ec5898f408707ac069300b6
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 445ea659ac13386e30cc54173f11e90d
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 36847c0bb111dd5ffeccc4066741ac89
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: f2e9e4536a97551c0cca40ed81f1db58
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 369152
MD5: 511178ed16865b19917b4f2c437de551
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 401408
MD5: 6e8a91237c58efd057a572fae245f46c
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 400384
MD5: 382030f7eea961d9c4037e11e3371ed4
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 400384
MD5: 79402171ae431707148ca10eec59de55
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 421376
MD5: fd3c137a6196fa72c3d1800dec112e4b
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 325632
MD5: 4d47085ce108c23593fba5631475947c
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 419840
MD5: 8611809905dd086c4ef10e93ce91ce38
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 423424
MD5: f740ab39507c42a6b1c2ecd7df5c9650
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 421376
MD5: 23d323f228588b8d78c1c84cf324512f
Name: WAV2008Setup[1].exe
File Size: 674762
MD5: b33d8e970bb03535794542f9a6c101ba
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 420352
MD5: e35968ef84f9e74001a75d6ad098f913
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 409600
MD5: b7c9f4aa2997f249de6399cdaf45b9c4
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 460288
MD5: 47b1e7f70db499580839fa085423a4af
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 430080
MD5: 661e8d4258bb2ef74656c294e4f6cb34
Name: wav.exe
File Size: 430080
MD5: 05607da9a7345b51a9ca86c4e5538d94
Windows Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions
Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of Windows Antivirus 2008 is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove Windows Antivirus 2008.
If you are still having problems with Windows Antivirus 2008 after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely remove Windows Antivirus 2008.
To manually remove Windows Antivirus 2008, follow these removal steps:
Step 1: How to Kill Windows Antivirus 2008 files using Process Explorer.
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1a. How to Kill Windows Antivirus 2008 Processes.
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Download and install Process Explorer.
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Open Process Explorer.
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Locate the Windows Antivirus 2008 processes listed below.
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To kill an Windows Antivirus 2008 process, right-click the Windows Antivirus 2008 process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.
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Kill the following Windows Antivirus 2008 processes:
%PROGRAMFILES%\WAV\wav.exe
wav.exe
WAV2008Setup[1].exe
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Step 2: How to Delete Windows Antivirus 2008 Registry Keys and Values.
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Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.
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Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
Windows 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. -
Right-click and select the “Edit” option.
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Copy and paste the Windows Antivirus 2008 keys listed below.
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In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.
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Double-click on the .reg file.
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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.
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When the message box appears saying “Information in C:DOCUME~1
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The Windows Antivirus 2008 registry keys have been deleted from your registry.
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Copy and paste the following Windows Antivirus 2008 keys:
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Step 3: How to Delete Windows Antivirus 2008 Directories.
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To locate Windows Antivirus 2008 directories, go to “Start” > “My Computer” > “Local Disk (C:)” > “Program Files” > “Show the contents of this folder”.
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Search and delete the Windows Antivirus 2008 directories listed below.
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Right-click on the Windows Antivirus 2008 folder and select “Delete”. option.
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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.
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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.
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Search and delete the following Windows Antivirus 2008 directories:
%ProgramFiles%\wav
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Step 4: How to Restore Original Default Home Page.
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Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Internet Options”.
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Click on the General Tab > click the Use Default button under Home Page.
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Click “Apply” and then click the “OK” button.
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Open a Web browser to verify that your default homepage has been restored.
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Step 5: How to Remove the Windows Antivirus 2008 Icons.
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If the Windows Antivirus 2008 icons still remain on your Desktop, you can drag and drop them to the “Recycle Bin”.
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Reboot your computer to make sure all changes made for the removal of Windows Antivirus 2008 are complete. If your computer still has issues, you should scan your computer for Windows Antivirus 2008 with a spyware scanner.
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Submit Windows Antivirus 2008 To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs
Since Windows Antivirus 2008 spyware components change constantly, you may come across application issues that prevent you from removing Windows Antivirus 2008 completely.
You can report Windows 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 Windows Antivirus 2008 removal guide. By following any of these Windows Antivirus 2008 removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these Windows Antivirus 2008 removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these Windows Antivirus 2008 removal instructions will completely remove Windows 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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