Posted on 01/27/2009 1:05:51 PM PST by sit-rep
Is there any free fixes for the virus, "Internet-Antivirus Pro"
It's killin' me over here and all the "Free Downloads detect it, but I have to pay for the key to the product.
There are several reasons why I don't fork out the dough, but I'll use the easiest one.... I ain't got the money right now!!
malwarebytes.org
AVG 8.0
Yes.... I downloaded it, they promised to detect it and remove it. But, the fine print said they will only remove 20 Register errors for free, but anymore than that I had to buy the product.
They detected 527 registry errors...
BS advertising and I refused to go further with them.
I fixed this on my daughter’s laptop yesterday. It’s pretty simple to do manually. I would not suggest to download any automated freeware fixer.
http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/antivirus2009-antivirus-2009-removal-instructions
That shouldn’t be. I have used it for loads of ‘rescues’ with no requirement to buy anything including registry problems and malware files in system folders etc.
You can also try http://www.superantispyware.com/
AVG 8.0 is woefully ineffective against spyware/malware unless you’re talking about a paid version.
If your infection is proving hard to remove run SmitfraudFix following the guide below.
Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
SuperantiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...
SmitfraudFix: http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.e...
Guide to using SmitfraudFix: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t...
To protect your PC in the future you need to use anti-virus software and a firewall, id recommend using Avast and Comodo Pro firewall both are very effective and completely free, you should also switch to Firefox 3 if you are browsing with IE as its much safer.
Also, Spybot Search and Destroy will get it without a problem (I use it a lot).
Lastly, download HIJACK THIS run it first to log the registry and boot info for stuff running. After the PC appears to be clean, run HiJack this again and compare the 2 logs making sure not to have assigned the logs the same name.
If you are not got with this operation, find a friend who knows a little.
If this is the Vundo virus ... I’ve been there. Post #2 lists the ONLY program that will get rid of it. I highly reccommend you downloading that “free” program and running it. You’ll need to run it several times to fix the problem. Good luck!
got=good
I think it was Spyware 2009.
Trend micro housecall
If you know when you got the malware, I’d first try running a system restore (under programs/accessories/system tools) to the day prior (if malware hasn’t wiped out the restore points). That might be enough to at least stop the malware from running. You could then do a free online scan from trendmicro.com or bitdefender.com to remove the files that are left behind.
bump for later
I use combofix.exe (bleepingcomputer) just google combofix.exe and also found
Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php to be very effective along with combofix
I sue a two pronged approach. Whenever I have Internet stuff to do, like banking, I use Linux only on the net. Only if I must, do I ever use windows. I always try IE4Linux if the site requires IE.
Looks like you got it bad. If you have comcast, Macafee is free download from their member site.
> AVG 8.0 is woefully ineffective against spyware/malware unless you’re talking about a paid version.
The free version actually works. The only difference between the free and paid version is that the free version DOES NOT include the root directory clean-up process. Then you have the DL the FREE Spybot S&D to take care of that problem.
I had the Vundo malware on my office pc for the entire day when MCAFEE was not able to detect it (that’s why we never subcribed to McAfee afterwards). Both AVG and Spybot worked, believ it or not. The only thing wasted was our time and not money.
AVG for windows, free version
Make sure you also run scans in safe mode.
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