Apparently, there is a new version of Winantivirus2008 (also known as AntivirusPro 2008, AntivirusXP 2008, and others). Winantivirus 2009! Whoo-hoo!
Yeah.
The SOB is even more aggravating to get rid of this time. I was unsuccessful at getting my usual cleaning programs (Malwarebytes' antimalware and SmitFraudFix) to even run. Others that were suggested were likewise blocked. It hijacks searches in your browser, so I had to research on another computer. Many of the filenames for manual removal have changed, so I got to slog through the menus to look for them. I found some, and stopped the constant popups and irritations that try to get you to buy the program. Some of the infection remains however, hidden in the depths of the PC.
Frankly, I currently plan to wipe the HDD and reinstall. It will be faster at this point. If anyone stumbles on a good list of bad files/registry keys for manual cleaning, or a new cleaner, I'll be happy to try it out next time. Right now, the usual stuff isn't cutting it.
And if anyone just happens to have the adress for the bastard who writes these blackmail programs, I know a lot of people who are keeping their knives sharp for him.
Yeah.
The SOB is even more aggravating to get rid of this time. I was unsuccessful at getting my usual cleaning programs (Malwarebytes' antimalware and SmitFraudFix) to even run. Others that were suggested were likewise blocked. It hijacks searches in your browser, so I had to research on another computer. Many of the filenames for manual removal have changed, so I got to slog through the menus to look for them. I found some, and stopped the constant popups and irritations that try to get you to buy the program. Some of the infection remains however, hidden in the depths of the PC.
Frankly, I currently plan to wipe the HDD and reinstall. It will be faster at this point. If anyone stumbles on a good list of bad files/registry keys for manual cleaning, or a new cleaner, I'll be happy to try it out next time. Right now, the usual stuff isn't cutting it.
And if anyone just happens to have the adress for the bastard who writes these blackmail programs, I know a lot of people who are keeping their knives sharp for him.
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