Anti Virus Problem

[tmb867]

I have an anti virus loaded on the computer. Windows Anti Virus keeps
popping up with bad files and to remove them I have to purchase the
software. When I click on the security center it opens with my anti virus
working. Do I have to have both or how can I get it to stop popping up with
to "remove" or "disable" msg. It pops up every 60 seconds? Help.

 

[peter]

A little confusing here....Windows does not have an Anti Virus Program other
than what you installed.
Windows has Defender..
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

There is a Windows Anti Virus 2008 which masquerades as a legitimate anti
virus program but in
reality is a nasty piece of crapware that sends fake alerts and prompts you
to buy another piece of crapware

http://www.precisesecurity.com/blogs/2008/06/26/antivirus-xp-2008/

Removal Instructions are here

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/antivirus-2008

http://www.411-spyware.com/remove-antivirus-xp-2008

peter