How to Get Rid of "Antivirus 2009" Spyware

Steps

1. In Firefox, download antivirus programs such as AVG, Spyware Doctor, or avast! Antivirus.
2. Open the program and choose the scan computer for viruses function.
3. Choose the remove viruses function and close the program.
4. Run this program everyday if you need to.

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Tips

• You can also use other antivirus software such as Spybot S&D.
• You may also insert the Windows OS disk and format the hard drive using the format function (2000/XP: Hit the key, type 1, type the administrator password if you have one, and type in format C: /q /fs:NTFS [where C: represents the Windows 2000/XP partition.])
• Don't install SpySheriff from web.archive.org.

Warnings

• You might get more problems if you install this software.
• Remember that AntiVirus 2009 is a virus, and you cannot remove it directly.

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