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GotMe
2009-01-29, 06:24
I can't run Spybot because MSAS2009 is blocking it from running. MSAS2009 is a phony "you've been infected" program. All Web searches end up pointing to a "buy me" uninstaller program. Norton and McAfee don't seem to know about it yet. Is there anything to do short of wiping the disk clean?

drragostea
2009-01-29, 07:29
Consider posting in the Malware Removal (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) forum and having someone take a look at your system.

If you decide to have an experienced malware removal specialist assist you, please follow the procedure in this link to run scans and produce a HijackThis log: "BEFORE you POST"(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance) ( http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288).
After you have completed the required scans and produced the requested logs, start your own thread in the Malware Removal (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) forum, making sure to post the HijackThis log produced from the above instructions.
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md usa spybot fan
2009-01-29, 07:49
GotMe:

You could also try the following (as long as the execution of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware isn't being blocked too):
How to remove MS Antispyware 2009 (Uninstall Instructions)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-ms-antispyware-2009