How to Detect & Remove System Antivirus 2008
What's System Antivirus 2008?
System Antivirus 2008 Threat Level: 
System Antivirus 2008 is more fake anti-spyware, the evil twin of Vista Antivirus 2008 (which is a knock off of Antivirus2008). Same as this other fake antispyware, System Antivirus 2008 launches pretend system alert popups. This System Antivirus 2008 popup is supposed to scare you into buying System Antivirus 2008.
System Antivirus 2008 might be an early birthday gift from a Trojan, or maybe you accidentally downloaded System Antivirus 2008.
Unless you like getting ripped off, don’t buy it. Just get rid of System Antivirus 2008 instead.
Do I Have System Antivirus 2008?
You can search your computer manually, but it might take hours to find System Antivirus 2008’s hidden files. To save time, I recommend you automatically scan your PC for System Antivirus 2008 and other spyware. Why not? It’s free.
Free System Antivirus 2008 Scan, with SpyHunter
You can easily detect System Antivirus 2008 with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scanner. And if you’re really infected with System Antivirus 2008, you can buy the full version of SpyHunter to remove System Antivirus 2008 and other spyware. Or you can use my instructions below and remove System Antivirus 2008 for free.
I’m a big fan of SpyHunter. Here’s why: SpyHunter offers live support on the phone, and if SpyHunter doesn’t automatically remove System Antivirus 2008, you can get a custom fix for your computer.
How to Remove System Antivirus 2008
Your best protection against System Antivirus 2008 is to remove System Antivirus 2008 processes, registry keys, DLLs, and other files ASAP.
Get Rid of System Antivirus 2008 Manually
Manual removal of any spyware can be difficult. When you manually remove System Antivirus 2008, you have to fiddle with your registry and risk destroying your PC. It’s highly recommended you use an automatic spyware scanner to make sure you’re infected with System Antivirus 2008. Also, I recommend you backup your system any time before editing your registry.
To remove System Antivirus 2008 manually, you need to delete System Antivirus 2008 files. Not sure how to delete System Antivirus 2008 files? Click here, and I’ll tell you. Otherwise, go ahead and…
Stop System Antivirus 2008 processes:
Uninstall Antivirus.lnk
Antvrs.exe
SystemAntivirus2008.exe
Delete System Antivirus 2008 DLLs:
wininet.dll
Remove System Antivirus 2008 files:
Uninstall System Antivirus 2008.lnk
Unregister System Antivirus 2008 registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%\System Antivirus 2008\Antvrs.exe”
Note: In any files I mention above, “%System%” is a variable referring to your PC’s System folder. Maybe you renamed it, but by default your System folder is “C:\Windows\System32″ on Windows XP, “C:\Winnt\System32″ on Windows NT/2000,” or “C:\Windows\System” on Windows 95/98/Me.
“%Program_Files%”, “%ProgramFiles%”, or “%Profile%” is a variable referring to a folder in your PC where applications that aren’t a part of your PC’s operating system are installed by default. You may have changed this folder’s name or moved it, but if you didn’t touch it, find the folder as “C:\Program Files”. If you’re having trouble finding this folder, you can locate it by looking up registry value “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ProgramFilesDir”.
Also, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”).
System Antivirus 2008 changed your homepage?
Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options. Next, under Home Page, select the General > Use Default. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”). Then select Apply > OK. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.
Recommendation:
To save time and avoid risking destroying your computer, I highly recommend you use a spyware scanner, such as SpyHunter, to detect System Antivirus 2008 and other spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, keyloggers, and more that can be hidden in your PC. It’s also recommended before you manually remove System Antivirus 2008 you backup your system.
Free System Antivirus 2008 Scan, with SpyHunter
Automatically detect System Antivirus 2008 and other spyware on your PC with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scan.
How Do I Remove System Antivirus 2008 Files?
Need help figuring out how to delete files, DLLs, and registry keys? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove System Antivirus 2008 files if you’re comfortable and confident editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete System Antivirus 2008 files in Windows.
How to delete System Antivirus 2008 files in Windows XP and Vista:
- Click your Windows Start menu, and from “Search,” click “For Files and Folders…“
- A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
- Type any file name in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
- Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.
How to stop System Antivirus 2008 processes:
- Click the Start menu, select Run.
- Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys ALT + CTRL + DELETE or CTRL + Shift + ESC.
- Click Processes tab, and find System Antivirus 2008 processes.
- Once you’ve found the System Antivirus 2008 processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill System Antivirus 2008.
How to remove System Antivirus 2008 registry keys:
Your Windows registry is the core of your Windows operating system, storing information about user settings, system preferences, and software, including which applications automatically launch at start up. Because of this, spyware, malware, and adware will often bury their own files into your Windows registry so that they automatically launch every time your start up your PC.
Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you make any changes to it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or registry value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire Windows operating system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.
- Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
- Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
- To find a registry key, such as any System Antivirus 2008 registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of System Antivirus 2008’s registry keys.
- As soon as System Antivirus 2008 registry key appears, you can delete the System Antivirus 2008 registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”
Computer acting funny after you’ve edited your registry and deleted System Antivirus 2008 registry keys? Just restore your registry with your backup.
How to remove System Antivirus 2008 DLL files:
Like most any software, spyware, adware, and malware may also use DLL files. DLL is short for “dynamically linked library,” and System Antivirus 2008 DLL files, like other DLLs, carryout predetermined tasks. To manually delete System Antivirus 2008 DLL files, you’ll use Regsver32, a Windows tool designed to help you remove DLL and other files.
- First you’ll locate System Antivirus 2008 DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
- To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the System Antivirus 2008 DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the System Antivirus 2008 DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
- When you’ve located the System Antivirus 2008 DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.
That’s it. If you want to restore System Antivirus 2008 DLL file you removed, enter “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.
How Did I Get System Antivirus 2008?
You may be wondering how System Antivirus 2008 ended up on your PC. If you’re infected with System Antivirus 2008 or other spyware, your system’s and web browser’s security settings may be set too low, you may not follow safe web browsing and email habits, and you may need to regularly use a good anti-spyware application. Unsafe computer behavior that may lead to your PC having System Antivirus 2008 includes:
Freeware or Shareware:
Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like System Antivirus 2008. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly and maliciously attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
Peer-to-Peer Software:
Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like System Antivirus 2008.
Questionable Websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, Trojans, spyware, and adware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like System Antivirus 2008.
It’s important to practice safer online habits to prevent being infected with System Antivirus 2008 . You may want to scan your computer for the latest version of System Antivirus 2008 and other security threats.
Detect System Antivirus 2008 & Other Malware
Is your computer infected with malware?
When you’re infected with malware, whether it’s System Antivirus 2008, spyware, adware, trojans, rogue anti-spyware, keyloggers, worms, or viruses, there are a few key symptoms you may experience. If you notice one or more of the symptoms listed below, your PC may be infected with System Antivirus 2008 or other malware. Continue reading below, or click here for a free malware scan.
Slow computer performance: It only takes one or two spyware parasites like System Antivirus 2008 to cause your computer to slow dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, your computer may be infected with malware.
New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Malware like System Antivirus 2008 may change your Internet settings or redirect your default homepage to another web site. Malware may even add new desktop shortcuts on your PC.
Annoying popups on your PC: Malware may bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Malware may stop your regular Internet activity and track your surfing habits and gather personal information about you, putting your financial and personal information at risk.
Understanding System Antivirus 2008 & Spyware
If you’re infected with System Antivirus 2008 and spyware, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some spyware definitions related to System Antivirus 2008.
System Antivirus 2008 May Be a Trojan
What Are Trojans?
Trojans install themselves secretly onto your computer, most often through your downloading a simple email attachment (often .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans are able to gain complete control over your PC after installation. With this control, the Trojan and the hacker behind it may change your system settings, delete important files, steal your passwords, and watch your computer acitivity.
Some Trojans may also fall under the category of spyware. Spyware is any software or malware (”malicious software”) used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is legitimately and intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity on a computer, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware may come bundled with downloads of free software or come in the form of a cookie via a website, and this spyware may track your Internet activity or may steal secret account usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal and financial information.
Methods of System Antivirus 2008 and Other Trojans Infection
Most trojans infect your computer by tricking you into running an infected application. This infected application could disguised as a small file, such as a jpeg or other email attachment, or it might be downloaded via a website or FTP.
» Email: Your PC may be infected with a trojan when you download infected email attachments, or sometimes even when you simply open an email. Many trojans exploit security holes in Microsoft Outlook. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a Trojan by using a spam-blocking software.
» Websites: Your PC may be infected with a trojan when you visit a rogue site. Many trojans exploit security holes in Internet Explorer web browser so that by simply visiting a website you may unknowingly download a Trojan.
» Open ports: If your computer runs programs that provide file-sharing functions - such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and more - you may open your computer up to vulnerabilities. Using file sharing through these applications may create a network that gives attackers the opportunity to remotely access your computer.
System Antivirus 2008 may have infected your PC by through one of those methods. Trojans are some of the most sophisticated and dangerous type of malware, capable of controlling your system. Because of this, it may be best if System Antivirus 2008 and Trojans are removed from your computer immediately.
System Antivirus 2008 May Be Rogue Anti-Spyware
What’s Rogue Anti-Spyware?
Rogue anti-spyware - or suspect anti-spyware - refers to anti-spyware software of questionable value. Rogue anti-spyware may not be proven to protect your computer from spyware, may popup fake alerts or create many false positives about your PC being infected, or may use scare tactics to try to get you to purchase the application. Rogue anti-spyware software may be installed by a Trojan, come bundled with other software, or install itself through web browser security holes. While it is fairly rare, some rogue anti-spyware is created and distributed by known spyware or adware companies, and the rogue anti-spyware may install spyware or adware itself.
Often when you’re infected with rogue anti-spyware like System Antivirus 2008, you’ll see a false popup security alert like this:
Rogue Anti-Spyware Tactics
Typically, rogue anti-spyware has one or more of the qualities listed below, which is why rogue anti-spyware is considered anti-spyware software of questionable value.
» False positives/fake alerts: Rogue anti-spyware may produce a large number of false positives or use fake alerts, noting that your computer is infected with spyware parasites or other threats that do not really exist.
» Copycat looks: Rogue anti-spyware may copy the look and feel of other legitimate or rogue anti-spyware applications. Often, rogue anti-spyware applications may appear as close clones of other rogue anti-spyware software.
» High pressure marketing: Rogue anti-spyware may use scare tactics or other aggressive advertising and marketing tactics to try to trick you into buying the rogue anti-spyware application. Often, rogue anti-spyware may produce false positives and fake alerts about your computer being infected.
» Poor detection/scan reporting: Rogue anti-spyware may produce poor reports when it scans your PC. For example, rogue anti-spyware may say your computer is infected 11 parasites, but not specify which spyware parasites or what type of parasites. Rogue anti-spyware may also report that your PC is infected with SafeAndClean, but not tell you which related files, DLLS, etc. were found on your computer.
» Weak scanning/detection: Rogue anti-spyware may not only poorly report on computer infection, but rogue antispyware may also poorly scan your PC. Rogue anti-spyware may skip over important folders and files of your computer that should be scanned to detect spyware.
System Antivirus 2008 may use these tactics to trick or scare you into purchasing System Antivirus 2008.
System Antivirus 2008-Related Posts
System Antivirus 2008's Threat Level Explained
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Minor Pest 
The parasite isn't a real threat, but System Antivirus 2008 may track your Internet activities. System Antivirus 2008 may be easily removed with your Windows system "Add/Remove" function.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Pest 
The parasite might profile you web activities and may have installed itself onto your PC via a drive-by download. You can probably manually remove System Antivirus 2008 yourself.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Minor Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and System Antivirus 2008 may send this data back to its parent server.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Medium Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and System Antivirus 2008 may send this data back to its parent server. System Antivirus 2008 may be impossible to manually remove.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and System Antivirus 2008 may send this data back to its parent server. System Antivirus 2008 may download and install more malware onto your PC, and System Antivirus 2008 may be impossible to manually remove.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Minor Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. System Antivirus 2008 may also be difficult to manually remove.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Medium Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. System Antivirus 2008 may download more malware and also be very difficult to manually remove.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. These logs may be sent to anonymous attacker, and System Antivirus 2008 may download more malware. System Antivirus 2008 may be very difficult to manually remove.
System Antivirus 2008 Is a Major Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and System Antivirus 2008 may allow a hacker to access your PC. System Antivirus 2008 may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software. System Antivirus 2008 may be very difficult to manually remove.
System Antivirus 2008 Is an Extreme Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and System Antivirus 2008 may allow a hacker to control your computer. System Antivirus 2008 may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software and firewall, and block your access to anti-spyware sites. System Antivirus 2008 may be very difficult to manually remove.
August 30th, 2008 at 11:23 am
can not get it off my system
August 31st, 2008 at 11:54 am
I found your information on System Antivirus 2008 good, but I’m a bit disappointed in the advice. Buy a program or do it yourself (and risk a computer collapse). I guess I was hoping to find something a bit easier and more comforting in removing the pest.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:57 am
Norton 360 Removed System antivirus 2008 from my computer, quite easily.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
This is just my opinion, the Internet has brought us quickly into a global information age, used correctly it is a very useful tool as long as you’re not a fool! Unfortunately, as in every area of life there are people that feel like “you” the public deserve to have your money taken from you… “there is a a sucker born every minute” or “A fool and his money are soon parted” any of this sound familiar? Again, unfortunately there are some very despicable and cowardly people in this world that are just too stupid to make an honest living…
My apologies for the tangent, for most,(the average home PC user) it may be just a little too much. The best advice that I can offer to anyone is as follows:
1. Keep things as simple, if it sounds too good to be true don’t click on, if it’s an e-mail from your long lost friend whose name doesn’t quite sound familiar don’t open it, if you’re exploring sites that you know you should not be, well if you play with fire… and most important of all please, please if nothing else, understand and know for an absolute fact that there are no “Government Agencies” or “Rich businessmen” in a foreign country willing to give you lots of money… for any reason! C’mon people… THINK!!!
2.Do not keep any and I do mean any personal information (account numbers, addresses, SSN, or anything else) about you on your PC, who cares if they hack in if there’s nothing there for them to find? All such information should be backed up on a flash drive or other removable storage device, and that’s only if it’s absolutely necessary to have it there in the first place… most people encounter problems because they simply want the convenience of not having to fill out all of their information each and every time… My question is what is more convenient and a few more seconds filling out a form or having to explain to all your creditors why you no longer have any money to pay them?
3. Remove flash drives, Switch off power to external drives, and switch off power to modem/router, etc. when not in use.
System Antivirus 2008 which was borrowed (cloned) from an earlier version and has now been cloned into multiple versions with many other names was skillfully crafted and put together by talented programmers who want to “RIP YOU OFF!” Do not under any circumstances click on any of the dialogue box options presented, both the yes or no/except or cancel options will all do the same thing… install the software completely on your computer. The best thing to do first tried using task manager to close all running programs, then shut down your computer… on rare occasions this actually works. If you find that the problem persists go to the add and remove programs, if you are lucky enough to find the program actually listed you can then uninstall the program. However, I would not hold my breath chances are it will not stay uninstalled long… by now you are probably getting somewhat frustrated? You have multiple windows opening up, error messages flashing, official looking Microsoft windows and Explorer dialog boxes telling you warble things about people trying to hack into your computer this very moment and everything in between.
Now when you go to simply perform a systemwide search to find these pesky files you begin to find that your system is no longer responding, you have no option but to buy their product! Just remember there are the ones that an infected you in the first place… so you get desperate, you search frantically on the Internet for solutions into your absolute delight there are many gracious companies that understand your dilemma… they tell you how you can remove this threat manually, free of charge! (They’re decent folk!) But they warn you, then they warn you again and again, more than likely you’ll just destroy your computer… so why not scan your system right now for free, and if you like it by the product and they’ll remove all your problems… sound familiar?
Look, it really is simple. First invest in a suitable Antivirus/MailWare protection program from a referable company. 9 times out of 10 that will take care of the problem, most of the rapper will come unease will let you try their program for a fixed amount of days completely free, the key here is that they offer it as a fully functional program.
Personally, if you have everything backed up on an external, simply wipe your hard drive with a low-level format and reinstall, yeah it might take a few hours but after you waste all of your time trying to get programs like this off of your computer you’ll wonder why you just didn’t do that in the first place.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
September 12th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
just remove it please
September 12th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
just remove i cant get any work done i am going to school on line it is messing me up thank you
September 12th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
thank you so much,it worked, it comes up with so manythreats that you can get convinced that it is actually working,. MY ADVICE DON’T BUY WHETHER WHAT coz the guys who came up with it are so good at programming, i mean it installs itself on your computer. i would advise you to remove it manually
1.Hold cntrl alt del at the same time
2.select processes
3.click on sav.exe
4. click end process
reomoving it from the registry as shown above.
September 28th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I contracted This about a week ago and I have tried the manual way but, My Task Manager Won’t Stay open to Close it. I Thought I could work my way around it with The “Security Task Manager” I have installed. Still to No Success. I also tried Overdoing the System in order to crash the virus long enough to get rid of its files and registries. I have on successfully crashed it once but, It didn’t Last long enough to remove it.
September 28th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Scott, when you boot up your computer, hold down F8 until a screen appears. When it does select “Safe Mode With Networking”. You can now delete the files and run a scan without being interupted by System Antivirus 2008.
October 8th, 2008 at 1:53 am
Im having problems removing it the manual way!
When it tries to locate and remove the program, my search can only come up with the shortcut, not the actual thing so all that happens is the shortcut disappears! Also, I tried shutting down its programs using the task manager thing, but sav.exe didnt even come up in the program list! I cant find it anywhere! Any other helpful hints to get rid of this thing?
October 8th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Rachel, look in the C: and Program Files for a folder called sav or System Antivirus and delete them. Also Click Start > Run and type MSCONFIG. Click the startup tab see if anything related to System Antivirus is listed. If you find something, uncheck it and take note of where it is kept so you can delete it.