Spyware...

[Kazilla]

I originally thought I had a virus, but when I searched, "Win32.IEmonster" turns out it's a fake threat that makes you think you have a virus and causes you to purchase their virus protection.

The damned program doing this is Green AV. I don't know how it got installed, but I can't figure out how to remove it from my computer. All the spyware scans I use will look for them, and make me wait for two hours before they tell me that in order to remove the threats I need to purchase the software for x amount of money.

Anyone heard of "Green AV" and know a way to get rid of it?

[Lenny]

I don't know what you're using, but stop using it, and install:

Spybot S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html)
AVG Anti-Virus (http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition)
MalwareBytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php)

[Kazilla]

Are those free, like they will remove it for free? Or just tell me hey, I have an issue for free.

[Lenny]

They're completely free - will scan for free, tell you you have an issue for free, and get rid of it for free.

[jamer123]

i did find the kaspersky key before .... no its not the free one either but the ome you could buy

[Kazilla]

Spybot SD didn't remove Green AV. Im trying AVG but, one hour + into the scan and it has found zero threats.

[jamer123]

microsoft live one care is pretty nice

[Lenny]

Apparently one of the most widely used programs to get rid of Green AV is Malwarebytes.

Did you install it?

And here are a few sites for you:

http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-green-antivirus-2009-greenantivirus-2009-removal.html
http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-green-av-green-av-removal.html
http://cantalktech.com/2009/05/16/remove-green-antivirus-2009/

[Goodlookinguy]

I know I'm a little late. So, were you able to remove it?

If not, I wrote more below under me Quoting Lenny.

Apparently one of the most widely used programs to get rid of Green AV is Malwarebytes.

Did you install it?

And here are a few sites for you:

http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-green-antivirus-2009-greenantivirus-2009-removal.html
http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-green-av-green-av-removal.html
http://cantalktech.com/2009/05/16/remove-green-antivirus-2009/

Malwarebytes owns all of those websites :p And that's not a joke. Not that it's a bad program, it's a great program, just telling the truth.

I also suggest, if Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware Fails, to use SuperAntiSpyware.

[Kazilla]

Malwarebytes didnt even find it, I ended up purchasing SpywareDoctor, and it found it and removed it instantly. I am content - thanks for the help.