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About Saad Shawwa
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Windows Vista - antivirus xp2008 removal


Expert: Saad Shawwa - 8/26/2008

Question
Hi,
I have got a virus calling itself antivirus xp2008 (ironic) and all the forums say do a system restore. I have tried this but the computer won't allow it !!! any ideas ???

regards,

Dave Fanthorpe

Answer
Hello Dave how are you doing

goto www.malwarebytes.org and download malwarebytes anti malware , install it update it then scan your system with it , remove all detections and reboot , your system will be fine and the avxp 2008 will be gone.

if you need more help feel free to contact me back
take care and good luck.

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