HELP cannot remove spyware (Antivirus 2008 spyware removal)

[ABH83]

My father who uses Windows XP Pro SP2 somehow managed to install the Spyware parasite known as Antivirus 2008.

I've tried several application but non of them manage to detect or remove it.

I've used AVG Free, Lavasoft Adaware 2008 Free, Spybot - Search and Destroy. I also tried using Spyware Doctor and SpyHunter but they only scan your computer for free, in order to remove the spyware you have to register and buy the product.

Anything else i can try?

Help is greatly appreciated!

[jennifermayers]

you could also try manual removal. i know it sounds complicated, but when you follow removal guide step by step it's not that difficult. if you want to give it a try, here's antivirus 2008 removal. good luck

[wirelessguy]

I come across that peice daily at the local computer store I manage. I generally run trojan remover first then spyware doctor. Generally between those 2 programs....I can get rid of those type of problems.

[jennifermayers]

two is better than one in this case

[ScottW]

trojan remover worked for me

[zepper]

MajorGeeks.com hosts most of the free malware tools and update files. They also offer a great guide for handling malware problems in the forums which you can read without signing up, but it's free to register and then you can post questions. Be sure to read the appropriate stickie(s) before posting a question that is already addressed in one of the stickies.

.bh.