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Antivirus8

  • 03-12-2010 4:13pm
    #1
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,009 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    I am infected on my laptop with antivirus8, it blocks me from downloading any type of anti-virus removal tools that I saw on this site, how can I download a tool to get rid of it please help.


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  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus8


  • #3
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,009 ✭✭✭Storm 10


    Thanks mp22 it is preventing me from downloading this file how can I get passed it so I can download the file.


  • #4
    CourierCollie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 663 ✭✭✭CourierCollie


    Storm 10 wrote: »
    Thanks mp22 it is preventing me from downloading this file how can I get passed it so I can download the file.

    You'll need to download it on another computer, and transfer it to a USB stick or CD. Sorry, don't think there is anyway around this (needing access to a clean PC).


  • #5
    bhickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭bhickey


    Storm 10 wrote: »
    Thanks mp22 it is preventing me from downloading this file how can I get passed it so I can download the file.

    Have you tried downloading in 'Safe Mode with Networking'?

    Also, just out of curiosity, what Antivirus software is/was on your machine and do you know if it was it up-to-date at the time of infection?


  • #6
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,009 ✭✭✭Storm 10


    bhickey wrote: »
    Have you tried downloading in 'Safe Mode with Networking'?

    Also, just out of curiosity, what Antivirus software is/was on your machine and do you know if it was it up-to-date at the time of infection?

    For some reason internet explorer wont open in safe mode, I downloaded PC Doctor it found a number of infections but the main problem is still present, I will download Malware and see what happens. I have Protector Plus on my PC it ran out of date this week but was always up to date so I cant understand how it got through.


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  • #7
    bhickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭bhickey


    If you're having trouble even in Safe Mode then there are several Antivirus Rescue CD's that you can use to boot the computer without Windows and scan for viruses. One that I use a lot is BitDefender. It's a disc image so burn it to a CD and then boot the infected computer from the CD. It'll then download the latest updates and start scanning.


  • #8
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Hey guys, just have a similar problem myself. A spyware called Antivirus Action has brought my pc to a halt.

    Found a few programs but they all seem to be free scan and then have to pay 25e to actually remove the damn thing

    Any programs out there that do it for free?


  • #9
    bhickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭bhickey


    R_H_C_P wrote: »
    Any programs out there that do it for free?

    There's no magic wand and it will take you a bit of work but follow the instructions here and let us know how you get on. The hosts file bit from Step 18 is particularly important so don't skip it.

    What antivirus software have you running on your computer and do you think it was up-to-date at the time of infection?


  • #10
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    bhickey wrote: »
    There's no magic wand and it will take you a bit of work but follow the instructions here and let us know how you get on. The hosts file bit from Step 18 is particularly important so don't skip it.

    What antivirus software have you running on your computer and do you think it was up-to-date at the time of infection?

    Im willing to do anything to fix it. Its preventing me from doing anything, lucky firefox is still working! Will give that a go now and let ye know what happens.

    Running Avira AntiVir. Has the latest update that was done just a few days ago.


  • #11
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Just after rebooting and all was successful, Cheers!


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  • #12
    bhickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭bhickey


    R_H_C_P wrote: »
    Just after rebooting and all was successful, Cheers!

    Good stuff. Have you any idea how/where you might have got the Antivirus8 in the first place?


  • #13
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    bhickey wrote: »
    Good stuff. Have you any idea how/where you might have got the Antivirus8 in the first place?

    Was looking at demotivational pictures on Google images and next thing I know a java installer popped up and thats when it all started happening!


  • #14
    Nothingbetter2d
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,037 ✭✭✭Nothingbetter2d


    quick way to fix it

    boot into safe mode

    run a search to find the av8.exe

    delete this file (proper delete - delete from recycle bin)

    disable system restore on all drives.

    reboot into standard mode - with that av8.exe file deleted and system restore disabled it cant load itself - you should now be able to access your real antivirus software... update it

    run your antivirus software to remove the rest of it from your registry.


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