XP Antivirus Protection Removal Guide

What is XP Antivirus Protection? (Run SpyHunter's malware scanner to check for XP Antivirus Protection)

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.

How Do I Get Rid of XP Antivirus Protection?

To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware removal utility to automatically detect and remove XP Antivirus Protection and other malware threats on your PC.

If you wish to detect the components of XP Antivirus Protection, we recommend using the free SpyHunter scanner available for download on this site. The download link below is a scan only version of SpyHunter.

If you want to remove XP Antivirus Protection using SpyHunter, you will need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you can scroll further down this article for XP Antivirus Protection manual removal instructions. Due to the polymorphic nature of XP Antivirus Protection, the full paid version of SpyHunter includes full technical support, and a service called the Spyware Helpdesk which allows our technicians to generate custom fixes specific to your PC. These custom fixes are transmitted to your SpyHunter utility, will disable and eradicate XP Antivirus Protection completely off your PC.

Automatically, Scan your PC for Trojans, with SpyHunter:

1. Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.
   
   
2. Run a scan to detect any XP Antivirus Protection infection.
   
   
3. After you've detected XP Antivirus Protection, you will need to purchase SpyHunter to enable the removal portion of the application.
   
   
4. Restart your PC and run another scan to check for any other traces of XP Antivirus Protection.
   
   

XP Antivirus Protection Manual Removal Instructions

So you've discovered that you've been infected with XP Antivirus Protection or other types of spyware. Now you want to manually remove it and prevent further damage to your computer. To remove XP Antivirus Protection or other malware components, please follow the instructions below.

Note: This XP Antivirus Protection manual removal process is difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We highly recommend you use SpyHunter's malware scan.

Anti-Spyware Recommendation:

Malware such as XP Antivirus Protection can invade your privacy, bombard you with pop-up windows, slow down your computer, and even make your computer crash. So if you want to prevent malware, you have to take back control of your PC today!

Important:  Our suggestion for preventing future malware is to obtain a good online anti-spyware program, which will make sure that your system remains safe when you surf on the web.

If you think you may already have XP Antivirus Protection, use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to find XP Antivirus Protection and other common malware infections.

Automatically, Scan your PC for XP Antivirus Protection, with SpyHunter:

*SpyHunter's malware scanner is intended to be used only as a detection tool. To run the removal tool, you will need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.

Learn more XP Antivirus Protection details below...

About SpyHunter Scan
How did I get infected with XP Antivirus Protection?
XP Antivirus Protection Symptoms
XP Antivirus Protection Prevention Tips
What is Spyware?

About SpyHunter Scan

Removal-Instructions.com provides the latest anti-spyware information. With your malware scan, you can detect XP Antivirus Protection, as well as other types of malwaer - so you'll know exactly what spyware threats are on your PC. No technical knowledge required!

How did I get infected with XP Antivirus Protection?

You're probably asking yourself how did you get infected with XP Antivirus Protection in the first place. The most common reasons for being infected with XP Antivirus Protection, and possibly other types of spyware, is that you're not following good security practices, you don't have a good anti-spyware program and your security settings are too low.

Below are a few of the possible reasons you might have become infected with XP Antivirus Protection.

Reason #1: You downloaded a freeware or shareware program. Spyware is often found hidden in freeware/shareware programs. Find out about a program before you download it.

Reason #2: You installed a peer-to-peer (P2P) or shared network application. Some peer-to-peer file sharing programs may come bundled with XP Antivirus Protection or other forms of spyware as an add-on software.

Reason #3: You visited a questionable website. If you visit the wrong website you can accidentally click on a link that can automatically install unwanted software such as XP Antivirus Protection. Some websites can trick you by displaying a fake security pop-up that may install XP Antivirus Protection or direct you to a purchase page.

Solution: Proceed to download SpyHunter's malware scanner. There are many anti-spyware programs on the Web, however, we choose to rely on SpyHunter's malware scanner to detect XP Antivirus Protection files and to check for updates on the newest forms of XP Antivirus Protection threats.

XP Antivirus Protection Symptoms

There are many signs that your computer has been infected XP Antivirus Protection or other spyware infections. Detecting XP Antivirus Protection symptoms on time can help reduce the damage done to your computer. Here are some possible XP Antivirus Protection symptoms that your computer may have. Spyware symptoms may vary, depending on the type of spyware you have.

• You see excesssive pop-up advertisements. Some unwanted software such as XP Antivirus Protection can bombard you with pop-up ads while you're on the Web and even when you're not on the Web. If you see pop-up ads that are coming from questionable websites, you may have XP Antivirus Protection or other types of spyware on your computer.
• Your Web browser has additional components that you did not recall downloading. Spyware may install Search toolbars or Internet browser toolbars that appear floating on your screen or within your Web browser without your knowledge. If you notice certain icons or tools that you don't remember adding yourself, you may have been infected with XP Antivirus Protection or other types of Spyware.
• Your settings have been changed without your knowledge. Some unwanted programs such as XP Antivirus Protection may change your default homepage or search page settings, which means that the default web page you selected or the page that appears when you search may have been switched to a page that you do not recognize. Even if you try to restore your settings, XP Antivirus Protection spyware may switch it back when you reboot your computer.
• Your computer is slower than usual. XP Antivirus Protection may use your computer's system resources to execute its malicious tasks. XP Antivirus Protection may use your memory, internet connection and your bandwidth to run itself. A sudden change on the speed of your computer can be a sign of being infected with XP Antivirus Protection or spyware.

If you suspect your computer is infected with XP Antivirus Protection, we highly recommend you download SpyHunter's malware scanner to detect XP Antivirus Protection files.

XP Antivirus Protection Prevention Tips

These steps will help you find, prevent, and remove XP Antivirus Protection on your PC.

Step 1: Obtain Windows Security updates

Install the latest critical updates from Microsoft to secure your PC. Regularly use Windows Update to help prevent the contraction of future viruses.

Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and install ALL High-Priority Security Updates listed.

Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Step 2: Install a good anti-spyware software

New XP Antivirus Protection files are created and released often, and without an anti-spyware software, the files and folders on the PC are at risk. Listed below is a safe and easy XP Antivirus Protection removal.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

*SpyHunter's malware scanner is intended to be used only as a detection tool. To run the removal tool, you will need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.

Step 3: Update your anti-spyware software definitions

Do the following to update XP Antivirus Protection and other spyware definitions:

1. Open the anti-spyware software.
2. Click buttons or menu items that read, "Update" or "Update Now".
3. An update window should open. Click on the "Update" or "Update Now".

Step 4: Scan for Spyware

Scan for XP Antivirus Protection and other spyware by opening the anti-spyware software and clicking the "Start Scan" button. Once the anti-spyware program has completed the scan, checkmark the spyware you wish to remove, and then click on the "Start Remove" button to get rid of spyware.

What is Spyware?

XP Antivirus Protection is spyware, which is used to spy or track your computer activity. According to Wikipedia
(wikipedia.org):

In the field of computing, the term spyware refers to a broad category of malicious software designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer's operation without the informed consent of that machine's owner or legitimate user. While the term taken literally suggests software that surreptitiously monitors the user, it has come to refer more broadly to software that subverts the computer's operation for the benefit of a third party.

In simpler terms, spyware is a type of program that watches what users do with their computer and then sends that information over the internet. Spyware can collect many different types of information about a user. More benign programs can attempt to track what types of websites a user visits and send this information to an advertisement agency. More malicious versions can try to record what a user types to try to intercept passwords or credit card numbers. Yet other versions simply launch popup advertisements.

XP Antivirus Protection is also known as:   XP Antivirus Protection,