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Windows Antivirus 2008 Removal Guide

Windows Antivirus 2008 Description

WindowsAntiVirus2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program that can be very detrimental to you and your money. WindowsAntiVirus2008 attempts through popups and fake scans to get you to purchase the full version of the WindowsAntiVirus2008 rogue program. WindowsAntiVirus2008 displays fake popups and security messages further scaring you into thinking that you need the purchased version of WindowsAntiVirus2008. WindowsAntiVirus2008 is very difficult to manually remove.

How can I Detect Windows Antivirus 2008?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Windows Antivirus 2008 by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Windows Antivirus 2008 files, it's possible that Windows Antivirus 2008 will reappear after reboot. Follow the Windows Antivirus 2008 detection and removal methods below.

Windows Antivirus 2008 Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Windows Antivirus 2008? To safely & quickly detect Windows Antivirus 2008, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Windows Antivirus 2008 on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Windows Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats.

Windows Antivirus 2008 Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Windows Antivirus 2008 manual removal instructions and Windows Antivirus 2008 components listed to help you remove Windows Antivirus 2008 from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Windows Antivirus 2008.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Windows Antivirus 2008 Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Windows Antivirus 2008" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Windows Antivirus 2008", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Windows Antivirus 2008 in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Windows Antivirus 2008" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\wav
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Windows Antivirus 2008 Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Windows Antivirus 2008" process by name.
3. Select the "Windows Antivirus 2008" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Windows Antivirus 2008" processes files:
5. %PROGRAMFILES%\WAV\wav.exe wav.exe WAV2008Setup[1].exe
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Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Windows Antivirus 2008 Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Windows Antivirus 2008" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Windows Antivirus 2008" processes files:
9. wav.cpl wav.exe Windows Antivirus 2008.lnk WAV2008Setup[1].exe %PROGRAMFILES%\WAV\wav.exe
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Windows Antivirus 2008 Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Windows Antivirus 2008 and automatically remove Windows Antivirus 2008 as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Windows Antivirus 2008 installed on your computer, check for Windows Antivirus 2008 with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Windows Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Windows Antivirus 2008 files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Windows Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats.

To learn more on Windows Antivirus 2008, see our Windows Antivirus 2008 resource section below.

Windows Antivirus 2008 Technical Details

The following Windows Antivirus 2008 components and their MD5s:

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Windows Antivirus 2008 is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

Think you have Windows Antivirus 2008? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect Windows Antivirus 2008 on your PC.

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Windows Antivirus 2008 Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Windows Antivirus 2008 and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Windows Antivirus 2008 spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Windows Antivirus 2008 automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Windows Antivirus 2008 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Windows Antivirus 2008 from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Windows Antivirus 2008 files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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Windows Antivirus 2008 Screenshots

View Windows Antivirus 2008 screenshots below and see for yourself how Windows Antivirus 2008 looks like. Learn how to recognize Windows Antivirus 2008 when it infects your machine.

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