Dealing With the "AntiVirus2009" Virus
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From the Symantec website:
"AntiVirus2009 is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer."
AntiVirus2009 can affect any version of Windows and disguise itself as a virus-scanning program to try to get you to agree to install other misleading applications such as "XpSecurityCenter." We have seen a wave of infected machines come across our support desk and many of these callers are knowledgeable computer users that were honestly tricked by the virus' attempt at installing it's own components.
Luckily, Symantec has published the removal instructions for those who are using their anti-virus product (most users are, consult your respective software manufacturer for similar instructions). Use the link above to see the technical notes regarding what AntiVirus2009 does to your computer and how to remove it.
From the Symantec website:
"AntiVirus2009 is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer."
AntiVirus2009 can affect any version of Windows and disguise itself as a virus-scanning program to try to get you to agree to install other misleading applications such as "XpSecurityCenter." We have seen a wave of infected machines come across our support desk and many of these callers are knowledgeable computer users that were honestly tricked by the virus' attempt at installing it's own components.
Luckily, Symantec has published the removal instructions for those who are using their anti-virus product (most users are, consult your respective software manufacturer for similar instructions). Use the link above to see the technical notes regarding what AntiVirus2009 does to your computer and how to remove it.
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