Our computer has been infected with a virus called "AntivirusXP08". How do we get rid of it? I have tried deleting it from the programs, but it seems to be extremely stubborn and doesn't want to leave! Help!!

Thanks.:(

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that WinAntispyware 2008 and AntivirusXP08 is a fake anti-malware application.

Rogue software uses intentional false positives to convince the user that their system has been compromised and then demands money to remove these false threats. In extreme cases the false threats are actually the very trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue. If these fake programs have been installed on your system without your permission or you are seeing popup advertising or recommending that you use them your system is infected with the zlob trojan. You are strongly advised to follow our removal instructions below.
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The program, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove these rogue applications for free. Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to the following:
  
  • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. The rogue application should now be gone.

Hopefully this application has helped you eradicate this malicious software. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through please consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware for additional protection.

The Pro version works all the time, scans on a schedule and keeps itself updated as well.

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