Description:Antivirus 2009 is a Misleading Application, a program that claims to detect and remove or disable spyware, viruses or other Internet threats. However, its capabilities are limited, and the tool may actually function as spyware or adware. This rogue anti-spyware tool often tricks users into purchasing. Antivirus 2009 is also a clone of Antivirus 2008 (also a rogue anti-spyware)
Vendor: Antivirus 2009.com
Vendor URL: http://antivirus-2009.com/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Antivirus 2009 Characteristics:
Displays ads.
Exploits a security flaw.
Installs without user consent.
Makes fraudulent claims about spyware detection and removal.
I have on another p.c got this virus but it wont let me log onto the net to enable me to download any fixes or even to gain access to a help page.
I created a new user in the vain attempt to go online \"before\" it realised I was there but to no avail. I am considering formatting the disk unless anyone can help me..
Installed ParetoLogic XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware on my wife’s computer (by downloading to my comp & writing to CD),but,can’t get on line on her computer so I can’t get license key. What now?
Just got off the phone with Norton (I’ve had a paid subscription for years). They say they have a fix. Just pay them an additional $99.99 and they will fix it over the phone!
Isn’t that wonderful! (Sarcasm here)
A new virus comes out, and they feel they should charge their customers that have paid security protection to PAY MORE MONEY. they have us by the balls don’t they.
Incidently, I tried the free MalwareBytes software that is available that has helped many get rid of this virus. It did not work for me. I renamed the file as suggested too. It gets halfway through the installation, then would freeze up.
At $100 a fix per computer, Norton stands to make Millions on this. Gee, makes you wonder who is creating these Virus’s in the first place????
i really need some help on how to remove this antivirus 2009 from my pc. i downloaded it thinking it was free and now i cant get it off. its popping up and interrupting my very very badly. this is a new pc and it says that i have almost 400 bad things on it when i truly know this is not true please please tell me what to do to TOTALLY REMOVE this problem? Thanks
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I have on another p.c got this virus but it wont let me log onto the net to enable me to download any fixes or even to gain access to a help page.
I created a new user in the vain attempt to go online \"before\" it realised I was there but to no avail. I am considering formatting the disk unless anyone can help me..
Moggs
Ever wonder why it comes back after you uninstall it/remove it
It is because sometimes spy/malware creates a registry setting under Run or Run once that activates as soon as you restart your machine.
go to Start\run\
than type regedit and hit enter.
go to the following location
look at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run
In some cases it is obvious what belongs and what doesn’t, becareful here and don’t delete unless you are sure.
I think it is time our Broke City, State, Country governments sued these extortionist right out of business.
please i want delete to antivirus 2009 i do not need
but i can delete it strick my computer
pleas help how i can delete it
Installed ParetoLogic XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware on my wife’s computer (by downloading to my comp & writing to CD),but,can’t get on line on her computer so I can’t get license key. What now?
I think I got rid of antivirus 2009 with your help. Thank you sooo much it
was a real pest!
Hijacked by virus ANTIVIRUS 2009.
Just got off the phone with Norton (I’ve had a paid subscription for years). They say they have a fix. Just pay them an additional $99.99 and they will fix it over the phone!
Isn’t that wonderful! (Sarcasm here)
A new virus comes out, and they feel they should charge their customers that have paid security protection to PAY MORE MONEY. they have us by the balls don’t they.
Incidently, I tried the free MalwareBytes software that is available that has helped many get rid of this virus. It did not work for me. I renamed the file as suggested too. It gets halfway through the installation, then would freeze up.
At $100 a fix per computer, Norton stands to make Millions on this. Gee, makes you wonder who is creating these Virus’s in the first place????
wil not give me reg. key to remove virius.
i really need some help on how to remove this antivirus 2009 from my pc. i downloaded it thinking it was free and now i cant get it off. its popping up and interrupting my very very badly. this is a new pc and it says that i have almost 400 bad things on it when i truly know this is not true please please tell me what to do to TOTALLY REMOVE this problem? Thanks