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AntiVirus XP2008 - Warning!

sixtysomething
Newbie
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Registered: ‎05-09-2008

Re: AntiVirus XP2008 - Warning!

Hello I have only just joined this forum for the purpose of getting help and advice.  Then I came upon this topic which seems very much akin to my problem.  The program calls itself Antivirus 2009 and has a logo in Windows colours.  One day it suddenly filled my screen with scary stuff about Malware and worse, and I registered and bought the product but then had a dispute with them about payment and managed to get a refund.  But I cannot get it to go.  I keep pressing the 'uninstall' and it does go, but then is back again next time I switch on.  I am very new to all this and grateful for any help.
Oldjim
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Registered: ‎15-06-2007

Re: AntiVirus XP2008 - Warning!

That program is a clone of Antivirus XP 2008 so there is a fair chance that www.malwarebytes.org will help
sixtysomething
Newbie
Posts: 2
Registered: ‎05-09-2008

Re: AntiVirus XP2008 - Warning!

Many thanks for the info re malwarebytes.org I downloaded and the Antivirus 2009 has disappeared together with the last traces of its presence (as far as I can tell)
Only trouble - and this is my fault entirely - on the way to downloading malwarebytes I was 'invited' to join something else called Sammsoft Advanced Registry Optimizer.  It cost me 29dollars and I don't really know what it does. Can you tell me anything about this?  Is it going to be useful or have I wasted my money?Huh
Thanks for your help.
Oldjim
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Re: AntiVirus XP2008 - Warning!

Read these reviews - personally I wouldn't let it anywhere near my computer http://www.download.com/Advanced-Registry-Optimizer/3640-2086_4-10661245.html?tag=uo;uo
Mal08
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Re: AntiVirus XP2008 - Warning!