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Warning: XPSP3 Cripples Some PCs with endless reboots.
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May 9, 2008, 3:38pm
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 | Warning: XPSP3 Cripples Some PCs with endless reboots. XP SP3 cripples some PCs with endless reboots Not a problem if you have the latest hardware but be especially careful if you bought something from HP. |
 
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May 17, 2008, 2:35pm
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the issue im having is that it has installed antivirus2008 and it kicks off every time i start up my pc, and also reminds me of how many viruses i have every 5min with pop ups. this is infuriating. i have norton2008, run it regularly, etc, so i dont believe this microsoft report. how do i get rid of antivirus2008? ive tried the control panel - add/remove programs but it isnt listed. any help?
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May 17, 2008, 3:17pm
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Charlie, Try, Start, Programmes, Startup. It may be in there (disable/delete it if you can). Alternatively, try the freeware programme, Autoruns (from sysinternlas.com). This shows all files loaded at various times for various operations, and lets you stop or delete them. Antivirus 2008 may be found under the Services or Startup tab. If not, look elsewhere. Grant. |
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May 17, 2008, 3:39pm
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i think its a scam. i was reading on a microsoft site about a similar program xp antivirus 2008 that installs itself, then after telling you how many viruses you have every 5 mins so you buy the licence. if i go to properties, the language setting is english(zimbabwe) - dodgy! i will try to delete it using your program. currently, I have found the file, but cant delete the .exe. I get a message saying check my disk is not write-protected!
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May 18, 2008, 5:15am
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This will almost certainly be a virus itself of some sort. In one similar case for a friend of mine I had to reinstall the whole OS to get rid of it. Paul |
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May 18, 2008, 9:58am
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well, since removing the file, and moving the .exe to another location (desktop) the app hasn't started up. I couldn't find the app grantx mentioned - some similar ones, but not the precise one. i will google and see what comes up - someone else must have had this as well....
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May 18, 2008, 10:03am
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well, this is exactly what i have, and removal instructions... Antivirus2008 (Antivirus 2008) Removal Instructions For Windows XP/Vista i hope it works.....
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Jun 5, 2008, 10:48pm
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I'm still hearing scare stories about XP SP3. Anyone downloaded SP3 yet ? and if so is it causing any probs ? dd |
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