XP Antivirus 2008 and Vista Antivirus - i think ive just been conned?

Question

I was getting hundreds of pop-ups on my laptop about it being infected. Then the last one said that someone was trying to hack into my computer. So I freaked out and agreed to buy the XP Antivirus 2008. But I still have the same pop-ups showinf on my computer from Vista Antivirus 2008. And they have also charged my for another two programs that I didnt want. What the hell should I do?

How do I get rid of the Vista Antivirus 2008? And does the XP Antivirus 2008 actually rid my computer of virus'? I hope so for £50.

Someone help my please.....

Answer 1

i'm sorry but you got into trap and purchased a scam. the messages XP Antivirus 2008 and Vista Antivirus displayed for you was fabricated, both of these programs are useless. call your bank and tell them what's happened.

here's xp antivirus removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-xpantivirus.html

and here's vista antivirus removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-antivirus2008.html

Answer 2

youve been conned, you get these popups when u install a certain video codec that comes bundeled with a trojand, thus producing these popups.

here is what you should do.



Manual XP Antivirus 2008 Removal Instructions:



Unregister XP Antivirus 2008 DLL Files:



shlwapi.dll

wininet.dll



Stop XP Antivirus 2008 Processes:



XPAntivirus.exe

XPAntivirusUpdate.exe

xpa.exe

xpa2008.exe



Find and Delete these XP Antivirus 2008:



xpa.exe

xpa2008.exe

XPAntivirus.exe

XPAntivirusUpdate.exe

shlwapi.dll

wininet.dll

XP antivirus

XPAntivirus.lnk

Uninstall XPAntivirus.lnk

XPAntivirus on the Web.lnk

XPAntivirus.url

XP Antivirus 2008.lnk

Uninstall XP Antivirus 2008.lnk



Remove XP Antivirus 2008 Registry Values:



HKEY_USERS\Software\XP antivirus



Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility







the website is linked below read it if you want, also when you have done all this download a free anti-virus i suggest AVG and also download advanced windows care personal and run it to fix computer errors and security features

Answer 3

Unfortunatly you were conned but you can still remove the program and it’s files. Smitfraudfix will do that http://www.spyware-techie.com/xpantivirus-removal-guide/ will show you how to get rid of xp antivirus and then http://www.spyware-techie.com/vista-antivirus-2008-removal-guide/ to remove Vista antivirus for free.



Smitfraudfix is a free tool that does the trick!

Answer 4

These articles say it's "counterfeit antispyware": http://www.windowsvistaplace.com/xp-antivirus-2008-removal-instructions-xp-antivirus-2008/spyware-removal

http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/xp-antivirus-2008-removal-instructions-xp-antivirus-2008



And this forum agrees:

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-security/157522-antivirus-2008-a.html



It seems to me that you really need to get rid of the product, and that it'll likely take more than simply running the normal uninstaller.

Answer 5

Those are fake antiviruses, which are actually viruses/spyware themselves.



Get yourself a decent, REAL antivirus (always google about them before you get one). Best ones are Kaspersky or Nod32.



Scan thoroughly, get a decent antispyware and firewall as well.



If you bought them with your credit card, immediately check your balance. Call up your bank if anything's gone iffy.

Answer 6

You have fallen for one of the oldest scams in the book. Sorry.



Immediately install some reputable, free malware removal tools. I recommend 'spybot search and destroy' and 'adaware'.



You have given your credit card information to a scammer. You may need to dispute the charges and you may even want to cancel your credit card and get assigned a new number.



In real world terms, you just gave your credit card number to someone who knocked on your door and said, "pay me $50 to stop knocking on your door". Is it any surprise they came back after they got the money?



Sorry to give you the bad news.

Answer 7

some removal instructions here!!

and yes it's a con!



http://www.windowsvistaplace.com/xp-antivirus-2008-removal-instructions-xp-antivirus-2008/spyware-removal

Answer 8

Ehm..

You can get your free copy of Ccleaner here http://j.mp/1sW25vw It's by far the best program for cleaning PC

You should definitly try it

Answer 9

the xp antivirus or vista antivirus should have the money back guarentee cause it is microsoft product. if not try to uninstall from

add/remove programs and ask for help where you give the money(uninstalling help or money back).You should install a popup blocker or use the mozilla firefox not the ie

Answer 10

Dont worry these are adds or any other thing if you have the resorce cd then you can reinstall the window

Answer 11

no!!!!! you need to go in to your control panel and delete it! but neither of them are very good! you need to get spy sweaper! it does sweeps of your computer like everyday!!!!! it is amazing!

Answer 12

http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-antispyware/xpantivirus/xpantivirus.html

http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-antispyware/vista_antivirus_2008/vista_antivirus_2008.html

try to use manual removal guides for these rogues