XP Antivirus Protection Description and Removal Instructions

XP Antivirus Protection Description (Scan your PC for XP Antivirus Protection with SpyHunter)

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.

Why Should I Remove XP Antivirus Protection?

Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan XP Antivirus Protection and other spyware on your machine. In order to detect XP Antivirus Protection in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website. The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.

However, if you wish to continue to the XP Antivirus Protection removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you can manually remove XP Antivirus Protection by moving on to the "Remove XP Antivirus Protection Manually" section.

Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove XP Antivirus Protection, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove XP Antivirus Protection from your PC.

1. Download SpyHunter Scanner.
   
   
2. Run a full system scan to detect XP Antivirus Protection files.
   
   
3. Once you've detected XP Antivirus Protection on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
   
   
4. Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of XP Antivirus Protection.
   
   

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove XP Antivirus Protection and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Remove XP Antivirus Protection Manually

Tip: If you are not an expert in this field, we highly recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for XP Antivirus Protection. You'll run the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake during the manual removal process.

XP Antivirus Protection Advice

XP Antivirus Protection manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit sensitive files in your system registry.

Warning: If you try to remove XP Antivirus Protection files without being completely sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.

Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to automatically find and remove XP Antivirus Protection as well as spyware, adware, trojan and malware in your PC.

XP Antivirus Protection Automatic Detection

To automatically search for XP Antivirus Protection...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove XP Antivirus Protection and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

For more details on XP Antivirus Protection, please read our "XP Antivirus Protection Overview" below.

XP Antivirus Protection Overview

In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to XP Antivirus Protection.

How XP Antivirus Protection infects your PC

XP Antivirus Protection may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. XP Antivirus Protection is spyware that may take control of your entire system. XP Antivirus Protection may infect your computer...

• Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the email.
  
  
• Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as part of legitimate software.
  
  
• Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're sharing files with your instant messenger.
  
  
• XP Antivirus Protection recreates, repairs and updates itself. XP Antivirus Protection and other complex spyware applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When XP Antivirus Protection alters, restores and updates its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the XP Antivirus Protection manual removal process very difficult.
  
  

XP Antivirus Protection Prevention Rules

Follow these XP Antivirus Protection prevention rules and protect your computer from XP Antivirus Protection and other spyware:

Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.

Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:

1. Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
   
   
2. Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
   
   
3. Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
   
   
4. Press "Default Level" and then OK,
   
   
5. Press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current XP Antivirus Protection as well as other forms of spyware can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect XP Antivirus Protection automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove XP Antivirus Protection and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.

New XP Antivirus Protection files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.

A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can stop unwanted software like XP Antivirus Protection from hijacking your PC.

XP Antivirus Protection and other Spyware Related Info:

Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.