Antivirus XP 2008 Virus

"The XP Antivirus 2008 is a deceitful, harmful and widespread counterfeit antispyware that has destroyed many computers on the internet. XP Antivirus 2008 occurs when a fake video codec is installed that contains malware, trojans and/or other viruses."

What is Antivirus XP 2008?

How would you like to drive over some glass which causes you a flat tire? Let's say you did just that and just a few feet down the street you see a man selling tires. Wouldn't you think that was strange? Well, that's the exact bait tactic that the Antivirus XP 2008 Virus and accompanying software employs. They install the virus on your system, then the virus causes pop-ups selling the anti virus software solution. The price for the software the supposedly fixes the virus is well over $100 USD. This virus works by creating a software update dialog box that prompts the user to click on it. Once this is done your computer will randomly cause sporadic pop-up windows to their software. A pop-up may be an animated greeting card graphic. Never click on any pop -up, no matter where it's from. With all the various ways to advertise, this is by far the most annoying and obsolete method on the internet. It ran its course a long time ago! Of course this is purely based on money. Unaware victims may see this as the perfect answer to have the virus removed. What they don't realize is that the same people they are going to pay are the ones who created it. Not only that, but the virus will also continue to add more malware to your system.

The Outcome

The Antivirus XP 2008 Virus is causing trouble all around globe. Be on the look out for news updates announcing arrest in the future. Whenever these types of frauds are committed, their antics always draw the attention of the authorities who always prosecute them. Why? Well, just think of all the money that business have paid out to IT's and the amount of time that has been wasted on this virus. Even GlobalSign, who digitally signed Antivirus XP 2008, has revoked their certificate while this is being investigated. This was done because more and more security firms had become vocal over the software as being maleware and not legitimate software. There have been blogs, Antivirus XP 2008 Virus Faq's and e-mail alerts of this scam.

How to remove Antivirus XP 2008

It is possible to remove this virus but it may be difficult. If you're not that computer savvy, you may have to pay someone to remove it. Commonly used programs such as Adaware and Spybot may not always do the trick. Since this virus is so harmful and prevalent other antivirus software makers are cashing in by providing fixes. Many software are being developed to recognize and remove Antivirus XP 2008. To remove this virus, doing an extensive Google search will reveal many free and paid software's and also how to guides on how to remove this menace.