Do you know what MSAntivirus2008 is?

DESCRIPTION

MSAntivirus2008, MS Antivirus or MS Antivirus 2008, is a clone of AntivirusXP 2008, XP Antivirus 2008, Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, System Antivirus 2008 and Windows Antivirus 2008 which are all very deceiving rogue anti-spyware programs. MSAntivirus2008, just like all of the related programs mentioned above, can be installed onto computers through a Trojan infection without the computer users permission. Other means of MSAntivirus2008 being ported onto a computer may be malicious websites or security holes present within a system.

MSAntivirus2008 uses fake generated popups or system scans to scare computer users into purchasing the full MSAntivirus2008 program. By now you may already know that MSAntivirus2008 does not remove any parasites or spyware if you are familiar with any of MSAntivirus2008’s variants.

In non-techie terms: Do not ever voluntarily download, install or purchase MSAntivirus2008 even if it appears to look just like other legitimate anti-spyware programs. We hate to say it again, but if you purchase MSAntivirus2008 you will only be wasting your money that you could have used to fill your tank up with gas.

Aliases: MSAntivirus2008, MS Antivirus 2008, MSAntivirus, MS Antivirus.

MSAntivirus2008 Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

MSAntivirus2008 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. MSAntivirus2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that MSAntivirus2008 will be removed completely. So read the MSAntivirus2008 removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall MSAntivirus2008 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall MSAntivirus2008 if found.
2. To stop MSAntivirus2008 processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these MSAntivirus2008 processes:
   MSAntivirus2008.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
4. Remove MSAntivirus2008 Directories.
   To find MSAntivirus2008 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following MSAntivirus2008 directories:
   C:\Program Files\MSAntivirus2008
   C:\Program Files\MS Antivirus 2008
   C:\Program Files\MSAntivirus
   C:\Program Files\MS Antivirus

   Right-click on the MSAntivirus2008 folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder MSAntivirus2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting MSAntivirus2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

5. To remove MSAntivirus2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the MSAntivirus2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your MSAntivirus2008 problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that MSAntivirus2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.