How do I get rid of Antivirus 2010 that somehow infected my computer??!?

Question

It is preventing me from visiting commercial websites, especially when I try to purchase some software to get rid of it. I already have Zonealarm and SpySweeper but I haven't scanned in a month. I recently scanned and found nothing!

Answer 1

Antivirus 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays false and exaggerated scan results. Thankfully, though, there is a totally free way to remove this program.



Please visit this page and follow the guide in order to fully remove this program and any related malware:



http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-antivirus-2010



Please note that many of the answers to your question state that you should download and install Xoftspy or Spyhunter. Both of these programs only scan your computer and do not remove anything for free. They are only being shown in order for the poster to make a commission. Instead only use programs that do not require you to purchase them in order to remove found infections. The guide above includes a program that will remove this infection entirely for free.

Answer 2

Antivirus 2010, otherwise known as Antivirus2010, is another form of a fictitious anti-spyware application, which is currently wreaking havoc on the internet, as it is the cause of many PC related issues, for thousands of computer users. Antivirus 2010 is quite similar to Antivirus2009, Antivirus 2009; accordingly, some experts are of the opinion that the two malware programs were possibly developed by the same group of hackers. The main aim of Antivirus 2010 is to coerce computer users into purchasing a licensed version of Antivirus 2010. Antivirus 2010 infiltrates a system through a Trojan such as Zlob or Vundo, where it can enter into a system via security exploits. It is highly advisable to remove Antivirus 2010 as soon as it has been detected.

Removal instructions How to remove Antivirus 2010:

http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-7177en.html

Answer 3

Antivirus 2010 is clone of ANTIVIRUS XP: Antivirus XP is fake antivirus software program. (it has many clones like ANTIVIRUS XP 2008, VISTA ANTIVIRUS, SMART ANTIVIRUS, MS ANTIVIRUS, MICRO AV2009, SYSTEM ANTIVIRUS, etc) . This program is typically known to infect a computer just after performing an install of specific video codec. This corrupted video codec is usually distributed with a Trojan, Malware and Virus. It is crucial to remove all the components of XP Antivirus and all malware and trojans such as zlob.trojan, trojan.vundo and trojan.downloader that may have been installed along with it. The following tutorial explains how to remove this XP Antivirus Protection.

Simply, It's a virus designed to extort money from you by demanding you pay for the "full version". to remove the viruses that it has "detected".



Navigate to Start-> Run, type cmd in the box and click Open

In the command window, type regsvr32 /u shlwapi.dll and press Enter

Next type regsvr32 /u wininet.dll and press Enter

Next Press Ctrl + Shift + ESC



Right click on XPAntivirus.exe from the processes window and select the option to end process

Right click on XPAntivirusUpdate.exe from the processes window and select the option to end process

Navigate to Start-> Search, then click on Files and Folders. Search for and delete the following files:

XPAntivirus.exe

XPAntivirusUpdate.exe

shlwapi.dll

wininet.dll

XP Antivirus 2008.lnk

Uninstall XP Antivirus 2008.lnk

XP antivirus

XPAntivirus.lnk

Uninstall XPAntivirus.lnk

XPAntivirus on the Web.lnk

XPAntivirus.url

Navigate to Start-> Run, type regedit in the box and click Open

Delete XP antivirus in the following path: HKEY_USERS\Software\

Restart your PC and everything should be back to normal





Note: If you dont know much about Registry, Please do not do the steps above because you may delete some usefull strings that may harm your computer. So better download an auto xp antivirus remover software.

Answer 4

Try This Download and Scan Use Malwarebytes http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10878968 Download and Scan Use superantispyware http://www.superantispyware.com/

Answer 5

You have a malware infection, use the following free programs, download, install, update and reboot into Safe Mode to scan:

Remove Restrictions Tool:

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/RRT-Remove-Ristrictions-Tool-Download-68926.html

Download from Softpedia Secure Download (RO), install, run and check all boxes then click Apply and then reboot. This tool re-enables what codecs/viruses have disabled.



Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?hhTest=1.

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.



SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html

Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan



Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident 'Tea Timer'

Do NOT untick Resident 'SD Helper' as that is your protection.



Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer_new.html?hl=en&gl=us&ciNum=12

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.



SmitFraud Removal:

Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php

Then follow the instructions on the page



ONLY IF the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives.



After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.







@ bitsandbytes.....stop pinching my answers and suggest some of your own! Again....this is plagiarism, word for word!

Answer 6

This one works by using the free tool Malwarebytes AntiMalware.

http://www.precisesecurity.com/blogs/2008/10/08/antivirus-2010/

Answer 7

Safely remove with the following free tools:



Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.



SmitFraud Removal

This tool will remove Desktop hijacking malware. Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

How to use:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24



Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'



Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.



SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan





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Answer 8

hmm that sounds bad, have you tryed to search information about removal of this parasite? if you wont then read this: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-antivirus-2010.html good luck

Answer 9

try this, hope it will help

http://removal-tool.blogspot.com/2008/10/antivirus-2010-is-when-antyspware-is.html