Then you need to delete the main files this program uses. Delete the following files:. This should remove the program from your system but you probably still have a warning message displayed as your wallpaper in Windows and the virus removed the ability to change the wallpaper or your desktop settings. To restore ability to change your desktop settings and select a different wallpaper and screen saver do the following:.
I am having this problem. I have followed both sets of directions one sent by shecut and the other that was loaded today. I can't get rid of it. If you are not using Windows Live OneCare , you are off topic for this forum.
For help with virus removal, contact the maker of your Antivirus program. I removed this program from my dad's computer last week following shecut's instructions but didn't locate the program right away when I was searching for it. We are running XP but my dad is running Vista. It was different from mine though. It was listed as VAP instead. If I remember right? I'd guess it's short for Vista Antivirus Program most likely. I was able to remove it from his system also.
Thankx again shecut. It's a scam as they ask for all your usual details, which unfortunately, she gave. The screen runs thru a loop and you are stuck. Unplug as soon as you see it! Go Bill Gates, spend your retirement on catching these crooks-I'll volunteer if you pay me[;-! Any suggestions MSN as to how we remove it????? I was able to get rid of most of the Antivirus XP from my lapttop. I can't get to the display data on the computer to disable them.
Have a prestartup screen that lists data about viruses and the message about the need to get virus protection on my display screen, also the restore calendar is stuck on month of June.
I had this problem very recently but managed to get rid of it completely by using the revo uninstaller software. Please go to www. When running it, it is advisable to use the advanced mode option for unistalling.
This will do a thorough uninstall by checking for all leftover tracks and the bits and pieces in the registry, files and folders. Please follow the instructions carefully and one should not have a problem.
I personally find revo uninstaller one of the finest programs to accomplish a detailed and complete unistall of software and programs. Post a reply and let know whether it worked for you. So with any others who may want to try this out. I feel your pain I have iolo antivirus and it didn't do diddly either. Xp windows antivirus kept popping up.
OK- I have succesfully removed part of the virus, but when I get to the "gpedit. Thanks so much for your help! Your tip worked for me. I still have a couple issues. When viewing "all programs" the XP Antivirus application still appears.
I have repeatedly tried to delete it with no success. Also when starting my computer I continue to receive a message on the screen which states:.
Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer". Lastly as my computer sits idle after a couple minutes these bugs come on and appear to be eating the computer screen. All of these things seem to begin when the XP program downloaded. Please review the information above regarding the purpose of this forum and what to do if you are using OneCare and the PC has been infected. Do not start a new thread on this threat or it will be moved to the off topic folder.
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Sign in to vote. How do I get rid of this? OneCare does not even recognize it as Malware. It has not been caught in any scans. Wednesday, February 20, AM. Where are you seeing this? Are you getting popups, I assume? Wednesday, February 20, PM. If you are not using Windows Live One Care you are off topic for this forum. If you are using One Care please contact support. Monday, April 21, AM. Saturday, May 10, AM.
Tuesday, June 17, PM. Thursday, February 28, PM. Saturday, March 22, PM. I ran up on this while I was at Classmates. I downloade n ran rogue remover n afterwards ran spybot after it.
Spybot found entries that rogue didn't find. I don't know if I've gotten it all but I'll let you know later Also Spybot found the directory file of xp antivirus Sunday, March 23, PM. Tuesday, March 25, PM. BikerDude wrote: the post above takes me to a drop down menu and I dont know which option to select. Wednesday, March 26, AM. Monday, March 31, PM. Saturday, April 5, AM. Try the use of Spybot it's free n then use a good rootkit remover. Hijack This is another good freebee n forums of people to help you use it.
Bruce To resolve the issue, please try our Online Safety Scanner. Here are the detailed steps: 1. Saturday, April 5, PM. Sassy, I did the following and got rid of xp antivirus popups What is rootkit?
Sunday, April 6, AM. Bruce bwchambers charter. Monday, April 7, PM. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix. Next, please reboot your computer into Safe Mode by doing the following: Restart your computer After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode. Login as a user with administrator privileges. When your computer has started in safe mode, and you see the Safe Mode by doing the following: Restart your computer After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8. When your computer has started in safe mode, and you see the desktop , continue with the rest of the instructions.
Click on the Start button and then select the Run option. When the folder appears, if it says These files are hidden , click on the Show the contents of this folder option. Then hit the Delete button on your keyboard and when it asks if you are you want to delete the folder, click on the Yes button with your mouse. When the folder is deleted, reboot your computer back to normal mode.
Tuesday, April 8, AM. Hi Shecut, I did exactly what you instructed to rid myself of xp antivirus, rebooted my computer, and boom, xp antivirus program was deleted. I am so grateful to you Wednesday, April 9, AM. Wednesday, April 9, PM. Thursday, April 10, AM. Thursday, April 10, PM. Anyway, as in all events in life, we are now wiser from these experiences.
I'd like to find the creater of that monster!!! Please Help!!!! Wednesday, April 16, AM. Wednesday, April 16, PM. Sunday, April 20, PM. Monday, April 21, PM. Read shecut's post. Saturday, April 26, PM.
Am i still possibly infected? Thursday, May 1, AM. How do I get my 1care to detect and get rid of this anoying antivirus ? His advice, don't even touch the pop up it is fake, all of it is fake including the alliged viruses.. Avira AntiVir the antivirus software from German company Avira. There are two types of the Avira AntiVir software freeware and premium.
The engine used in the Avira AntiVir program was developed way back in and has gone on to be one of the most widely used antivirus programs to date.
Avira AntiVir is designed like most antivirus software on the market, to run as a background process scanning and checking files on the hard drive and any new additions of files download or copied to the hard disk. Over the years new updates to the program include a web guard checking websites for any malicious content which could harm your PC. BitDefender Antivirus will. AVG offers one of the best antivirus software solutions for Windows XP because we keep our computer virus definitions updated, which means you will continue to enjoy protection from new and emerging threats.
Plus, our software can remove viruses and malware from Windows XP devices, as well offer you spyware protection. For the best and most comprehensive protection, we recommend upgrading from Windows XP as soon as you possibly can.
Windows XP devices are incredibly vulnerable to all types of malware, but since this operating system is so old, neither Microsoft nor most third-party companies offer comprehensive security solutions.
For optimal security, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of WIndows as soon as possible. We fully encourage you to upgrade from Windows XP, but even more recent versions of Windows, like Windows 10, need powerful third-party antivirus protection.
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