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XPAntiVirus (also known as XP Anti Virus 2008, XPAnti Virus and XP AntiVirus 2008) is a fake spyware removal tool that is usually downloaded onto your computer by a Trojan (most likely the Zlob Trojan) or under other dubious circumstances. XPAntiVirus is not a legitimate spyware removal tool. XP Antivirus has moved on to be cloned onto other rogue anti-spyware programs like Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, Windows Antivirus 2008 and others.
Once downloaded, XPAntiVirus begins to haunt the user by displaying false security alerts that read:
"WARNING!!! Quick System Scan Results
XP antivirus Online Scanner detected
dangerous spyware on your system!
Detected malicious programs can damage your computer and compromise your privacy. It is strongly recommended to remove them immediately."
XPAntiVirus may also create nine (9) entries in your Windows Registry that convince you that your computer is infected with spyware, which is really XPAntiVirus that is the spyware and not an outside source. These entries are simply created by XPAntiVirus so when it runs its system scan those entries will be considered as threats. The purpose of these tactics is to get you to purchase the full version of XPAntiVirus spyware removal application.
Even though XP AntiVirus's program may seem legit with its uninstall option available on 'Add or Remove' Programs list, its files will still reappear after reboot, launch XPAntiVirus and its "System scan" messages may continue to pop up on your task manager. In addition, XP AntiVirus installs another application named "Windows Security Alert" that displays nonstop popups stating that Windows Security Alert has detected that your antivirus is not working. All these occurrences are scare tactics used by XP AntiVirus to convince you that you need to purchase XP AntiVirus's commercial version for US$49.95. It is strongly recommended to remove XP AntiVirus from your system without any hesitation.
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- Restart your PC and run another scan to check for any other traces of XPAntivirus.
A Screenshot of XPAntivirus
XPAntivirus Manual Removal Instructions
So you've discovered that you've been infected with XPAntivirus or other types of spyware. Now you want to manually remove it and prevent further damage to your computer.
To remove XPAntivirus or other malware components, please follow the instructions below.
Note: This XPAntivirus manual removal process is
difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We
highly recommend you use
SpyHunter's malware scan.
Find and Stop XPAntivirus Processes:
XPantivirus2008_B28[1].exe
XPantivirus2008_v880378[1].exe
xpa_eng.exe
xpscanner.exe
xpa1503_en.exe
xpa2008pro.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880157.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880136.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880076.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880070.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880019.exe
xpa.exe
install_v2.exe
download.exe
sefind.exe
xpa2008.exe
XPAntivirusUpdate.exe
XPAntivirus.exe
Find and Unregister XPAntivirus DLL Files:
msplg7.dll
wininet.dll
shlwapi.dll
Find and Remove XPAntivirus registry values:
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\XP Antivirus 2008
63825787604427079274186537277345
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XPAntivirusFilter
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XP antivirus_is1
HKEY_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"XP antivirus" = "C:\Program Files\XPAntivirus\XPAntivirus.exe"
XP antivirus
HKEY_USERS\Software\XP antivirus
Find and Delete XPAntivirus Files:
scui.cpl
XPantivirus2008_B28[1].exe
XPantivirus2008_v880378[1].exe
63825787604427079274186537277345
xpa_eng.exe
xpscanner.exe
xpa1503_en.exe
xpa2008pro.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880157.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880136.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880076.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880070.exe
xpantivirus2008_v880019.exe
xpa.exe
install_v2.exe
helper.sys
download.exe
sefind.exe
msplg7.dll
estsprt.sys
xpa2008.exe
Uninstall XP Antivirus 2008.lnk
XP Antivirus 2008.lnk
XPAntivirus.url
XPAntivirus on the Web.lnk
Uninstall XPAntivirus.lnk
XP antivirus
XPAntivirus.lnk
wininet.dll
shlwapi.dll
XPAntivirusUpdate.exe
XPAntivirus.exe
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XPAntivirus is also known as:
XP Antivirus Protection,
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