Ok so a friend of my b/f was staying with us and I let him use my laptop at nite when I went to bed but soon stopped letting him when I found out he was watching porn on it. But it was too late. I now have some kind of virus on my computer. It says its called virus 2009. It keeps prompting me to download it so it can get rid of viruses. Im pissed. So I was just wondering if there was anyway to erase it off my computer without buying an anti-virus disk.. And if theres not, then what is the best anti-virus program to buy?
This is a very bad, nasty infection. This is a fraudulent Security program that has many different names. AntiVirus 2008, AntiVirus 2009, AntiSpyware 2008, AntiSpyware 2009, Win AntiVirus XP 2008, Win AntiVirus XP 2009, AntiVirus Vista 2008, AntiVirus Vista 2009, Win AntiVirus Vista 2008, Win AntiVirus Vista 2009
This infection keylogs everything you do. So if you have check bank account, checked email, entered in any personal info. Then everything that has been entered is now compromised. You need to change every user name & password to every account that you checked while this infect has been on the system.
Keep in mind to only change the credentials after the system is healthy. I have helped someone who ended up spending over $300 giving it to them trying to remove the infections it says it finds. Which are all fraudulent claims. It will keep asking for more and more money to remore more and more stuff thats not infected.
In deleting those items it finds only makes it next to impossable to remove the infection. Most of the time a full format and reinstall of windows is the key to this.
I would first start by installing either AVG and or Malwarebytes, they are free and both work good. Download them here http://www.nicklockard.com/Downloads.html How ever if they do not work and you are still having issues you can check out this site for more help. http://www.nicklockard.com
"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, follow this procedure, "How to remove Antivirus 2009 (Uninstall Instructions)" at:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/uninstall-antivirus-2009
You have Antivirus 2009 a rogue spyware program that claims you’re infected
Here’s how to remove it
Run a Quick Scan and Delete All Infections Found
Malwarebytes Anti Malware http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html FREE EDITION (one of the free AV to Remove Antivirus 2009)
Smit Fraud Fix http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php Removal Tool
Also, turn off System Restore to evict any copies of bad stuff that might be lurking there.
May not be required (Depending on severity & if so DO NOT) Once removed do so!
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i think i know exactly the problem you’re experiencing.. yeah, antivirusxp 2009′s a bitch. googling only works form another computer, and add/remove programs AND windows security center are both taken over by the rogue software.
The program that finally rid my pc of it was ‘Malwarebytes’ http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/malwarebytes/mbam-setup.exe
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-xp-antivirus-2008-2009
that’s the site i found to get rid of the program. amazing how these things get around.
Install AVG Free version 8
Just go to download.com and search for it by name.
It is free and very good.
You really should have a virus checker anyway – even without porn watching friends.
Yeah you could do all that, you could also restore your pc to an earlier date with system restore! I’ve tried it on numerous peoples pcs and it does the trick
I’m not sure about manually getting rid of a virus, but if you go to avg.com you can get a virus program for free, and it is suppose to be the best one. i have it and love it. just don’t make the same mistake i did and have two anti-virus programs on your computer, it really screws it up and makes your computer restart itself all the time. now i just have avg free and have no problems.
How to remove antivirus 2009
Download and update
The free versions can detect and remove
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
and
SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Scan in Safe Mode
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm
If you have trouble downloading via website then enter Safe Mode with Networking. Also you may have to clean the hosts file
http://malektips.com/spyware_adware_0017.html
Learn how to Remove virus from your computer here:
http://anti-virus-download-online.com
Good luck!