I'm using WinAntiVirus 2006 for protection - is this bad?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by lak112099, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. lak112099

    lak112099 Private E-2

    I am in the beginning stages of Read and Run Me First ...I have malware problems...should I uninstall Winantivirus 2006 (Winantivirus 2005 is mentioned as a Rouge Tool). Can someone give me some insight on WinAntivirus?
     
  2. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    WinAntiVirus2006 is a Rogue application.

    Follow the directions for Virtumonde aka Trojan Vundo Removal.

    Please follow the steps below:

    - Run ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support
    • Make sure you check version numbers and get all updates.
    After doing ALL of the above you still have a problem make sure you have booted to normal mode and run the steps in the below link to properly use HijackThis:

    Downloading, Installing, and Running HijackThis

    When you return to make your next post, make sure you attach the following logs and that you have run these scans in the following order too (
    these scans are covered in steps 6 & 7 of the READ & RUN ME sticky)
    • Bitdefender
    • Panda Scan
    • HijackThis
    • Vundo Log
     

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