Question:
how to uninstall antivirus 2009?
Gloria
2009-01-05 01:00:02 UTC
the day earlier, there was spyware attacking my pc, and antivirus 2009 interrupted in.then it keeps blocking the sites i go. i don't know how to get rid of it. i tried to remove it, but i'm clueless.
23 answers:
2009-01-07 07:21:26 UTC
antivirus 2009 hadn't blocked anything. it reported fake virus in order to get your attention. don't worry about the spyware,but you should really take care of antivirus2009. here's antivirus 2009 removal guide: http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-antivirus-2009.html
SomeH0w~
2009-01-05 01:11:05 UTC
Antivirus 2009 can be hard to remove, so use programs like XoftSpySE from tinyurl.com/pareto , even though using antispyware softwares are easier. But they cannot provide you with 100% protection. Uninstall Antivirus 2009 using the Add/Premove Programs in the Control Panel.



Restart your cmputer in Safe Mode and launch your Antispyware programs and let it remove any suspicious items. Now boot your PC as normal. If the Antivirus 2009 is not removed, you will need to remove it manually. Right click your task bar or click Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring the Task Manager, and under Processes, find Antivirus 2009. End the process.



Then go to Start, Run and type regedit. Browse to Hkey_Local_Machine\Software folder from My Computer folder and delete the series of Registry entries that are described in tinyurl.com/3y6l58



The thread also lists a number of folders you have to manually remove, and you might have to end processes in that time. Remember to back up your PC before and after the removal.
Bugz
2009-01-05 01:02:51 UTC
Antivirus 2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program. It is also a clone of Antivirus 2008 - also a rogue, and one that's produced more clones than any other recently. The list of these clones is long: System Antivirus 2008, Ultimate Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2008 etc.



Like any other of it's predecessors, Antivirus2009 uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to spread. These trojans lurk in porn/warez websites disguised as video codecs, and, upon entering the system, floods the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection. While the system at hand may indeed be infected, Antivirus 2009 will inform the user of this regardless of whether it's true or not. The point of this disinformation is to convince the user he is infected and therefore needs an antispyware program to dispose of the threat. The user might click on one of the popups or notifications, all of which claim they will take him to a legitimate security tool, but try to make him purchase Antivirus2009's "licensed version" instead. Antivirus2009 may redirect web browser to antivirus-premium-scan.com, webscannertools.com, googlescanners-360.com, livesecurityinfo.com, antivirusonlivescan.com, bestantivirusscan.com, antivirus-best.com, internetquarantinesite.com, premiumlivescan.com and secureclick1.com websites that sell the malware. Some of these website are not only fraudulent, but they are also malicious. they are capable of installing additional malwares.



Antivirus 2009 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's websites using your HOSTS FILE



Have a look at this report about Pandora Software. http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/385/RipOff0385585.htm It's one of many. (It's Pro Antispyware 2009 just like Antivirus 2009) They're responsible for a lot of rogue programs. Despite the empty folder, I'd highly suggest scanning with the following:



Download Malwarebytes ' Anti-Malware Here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php After downloading double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.



* Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.



* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.



* Once the program has loaded, select Perform Quick Scan, then click Scan.



* The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.



* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.



* Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.



* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to restart (see Extra Note below).



* The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.



Extra Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts. Click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.



Have a look at the below if you have any problems with the above:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/uninstall-antivirus-2009 OK Buddy? :o)





To Mr. Threat Research:



I think Cyber Defender is not Genuine!



Go to these links to know!



* http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/cyberdefender.com



* http://www.websecurityguard.com/detail.aspx?domain=cyberdefender.com&lng=en



* http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/cyberdefender.com



* http://blog.stopbadware.org/2008/11/25/alert-cyberdefender-early-detection-center



* http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=10042



So Beware!
2009-01-05 01:02:40 UTC
Antivirus 2009 IS the malware.



"Antivirus 2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as Antivirus 2008 and Doctor Antivirus . Antivirus 2009 is installed and advertised through the use of misleading web sites that attempt to make you think your computer is infected with a variety of malware. Once installed, Antivirus 2009 will scan your computer and list a variety of fake infections that can't be removed unless you first purchase the software. These infections are fake, though, and only being shown to scare you into purchasing the software."



To remove this crap, follow this simple procedure, "How to remove Antivirus 2009 (Uninstall Instructions)" at:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/uninstall-antivirus-2009



Just scroll down to: "Automated Removal Instructions for Antivirus 2009 using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware".
mondragon
2016-10-20 16:05:25 UTC
Antivirus 2009 is an undesirable application, from the authors of Antivirus 2008 . those purposes have resembling interface and "useful aspects". After stealth installation, Antivirus 2009 will coach tonns of fake spywareadware detection messages and provides to eliminate suggested threats (once you purchase commercial version). yet in authentic Antivirus 2009 isn't a secret agent ware cleanser, it is basically an imitation of secret agent ware remover. Antivirus 2009 could additionally sluggish your laptop and reason equipment blunders and crashes. eliminate Antivirus 2009 making use of handbook removing instructions (for better consumers) or removing device. ----- use handbook removing instructions
threatresearch
2009-01-05 02:06:49 UTC
These Fake Alerts are transmitting themselves in all the possible ways and with all the fake names as



Antivirus 2009

Antivirus xp 2008

Vista Antivirus 2008

Micro AV 2008 and 2009

Ultimate antivirus 2008

Ultimate antivirus 2008

xp Antispyware 2009

xp antivirus 2010



Antivirus 2009 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's websites using your HOSTS file.



Manual removal of Antivirus 2009:



Kill processes:



av2009.exe

av2009[1].exe

AV2009Install.exe





Delete Antivirus 2009 files:



av2009.exe

av2009install.exe

Antivirus2009.exe

av2009install_0011.exe

av2009[1].exe

scui.cpl

%program_files%\\antivirus 2009\\av2009.exe

%startmenu%\\antivirus 2009\\antivirus 2009.lnk

%startmenu%\\antivirus 2009\\uninstall antivirus 2009.lnk

winsrc.dll

%desktopdirectory%\\antivirus 2009.lnk

winsrc.dll

ieupdates.exe

shlwapi.dll

wininet.dll

Antivirus 2009.lnk

Uninstall Antivirus 2009.lnk



Delete Antivirus 2009 registry entries:



HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Run\15358943642955870504508370025739

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%\Antivirus 2009\Antvrs.exe”

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus



Unregister DLLs:



shlwapi.dll wininet.dll



I personally recommend you to use Cyberdefender AntiSpyware (www.cyberdefender.com) which i having being use for a year now.
Milos
2009-01-05 01:36:24 UTC
I uninstalled anti virus 2009 without problem. No need for panic, and no need for backing up. Uninstalling the program form control panel won't help.



1. First you must start Windows task manager by pressing ctrl + alt + del

2. then click on processes and find the opened file av2009.exe

3. End this process.

4. When you closed this virus, you can staanti virusrus checking by anothanti virusrus program live avg, you can use franti virusrus from net.



Thanti virusrus will clean all files infected anti virusrus 2009.



It is my experience, and I have no problems.
ask sammy
2009-01-05 01:03:50 UTC
Download and install Malwarebytes Anit-malware. It'll do the cleaning up cos Antivirus 2009 is itself a virus. Just search for this on the internet and you'll find the forum. This also involves some clearing of the registry. Best of luck.
2009-01-08 13:21:46 UTC
You don't have to waste your time some of those programs that you have to buy. I would simply follow the removal process at http://www.pchubs.com/blogs/antivirus-2009-removal-process-remove-antivirus2009. It provides a free program that you do not have to purchase to get it to remove antivirus 2009. It is all FREE.



Give it a try if you want a fast and free solution that works.
marsulein
2009-01-05 01:08:35 UTC
You should seriously consider the suggestion given by the first answerer. Malwarebytes is the only way to clean your PC of Antivirus 2009 EASILY!!



I got attacked by this nasty as well while installing certain malware-invested software and Malwarebytes cleaned it up only with 2 restarts. Easy!
2009-01-05 14:25:09 UTC
,



The easiest and most efficient way of removing rouge programs is with Malwarebytes Antimalware.



The Free Version is available here Malwarebyte's Antimalware.



Once it is downloaded, run mbam-setup.exe



http://rapidshare.com/files/180151017/malwarebytes-setup.rar



Select Quick scan and Click SCAN.









After the scan is complete, click OK







Next click Show Results.









Click Remove Selected.



Now it is going to ask you to restart your computer to finish the removal process.









If you are using AVG, Norton or McAfee, Uninstall it!



Download,

http://files.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng.exe

Install and Run Avast Antivirus. Update it and let it run from now on.





Thank you, your malware should now be removed!
Manuel
2009-01-05 08:11:26 UTC
here is your solution

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/uninstall-antivirus-2009

and then to clean the pc

in safe mode F8 run malwarebytes anti-malware and SUPERAntispyware,and what they find you

delete it manually. then run ccleaner to clean your pc, and mvregclean, to clean registry.

what mvregclean find you remove because the key is there but not the file ,folder or program.

even you reformat and it finds anything remove dont be afraid.

dont forget when you install this software to update them, and do an update every day

then restore untill before you get infected.

m
2009-01-05 01:08:29 UTC
I got the guy to come fix it and he installed a type of software called "SpyBot" which removes it.
2009-01-05 02:16:23 UTC
Use manual removal instructions in this page:

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-6948en.html
zenhan
2009-01-05 01:03:21 UTC
Go to control panael tthen to remove software part then scroll down the different softwares til u find anti virus!
Dim
2009-01-05 01:02:49 UTC
You're out of luck. There's only one piece of software out there right now that can take care of anitvirus 2009, and you can't download it once you've actually been attacked. You'll have to reinstall windows. I suggest backing up as much of your data as you can (pictures, documents, etc.) and wiping your machine clean. Uninstall, then reinstall Windows, and you ought to be okay.
Batmunkh
2009-01-05 01:11:44 UTC
Use its uninstaller. it's a good way. located in Program Files -> ITS NAME --> UNINSTALL
2009-01-05 14:07:50 UTC
remove it manually using this removal guide
Kieran G
2009-01-05 01:03:17 UTC
ummm...

anti virus 2009 is a virus itself stupid?

www.computerhope.com



get help from there.



you fail.
tado789
2009-01-05 01:03:21 UTC
better reformat ur pc then install avg antivirus
2009-01-05 01:04:04 UTC
go to control panel click

go to add and remove programs

and remove
jackie G
2009-01-05 01:02:59 UTC
the safest thing is to get your computer cleaned.
2009-01-05 01:02:57 UTC
go to start.

control panel.

install/uninstall programs.

find program.

uninstall.


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