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XPAntivirus Removal Guide

XPAntivirus Description

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 can I Detect XPAntivirus?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall XPAntivirus by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden XPAntivirus files, it's possible that XPAntivirus will reappear after reboot. Follow the XPAntivirus detection and removal methods below.

XPAntivirus or XP Antivirus Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with XPAntivirus? To safely & quickly detect XPAntivirus, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects XPAntivirus on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove XPAntivirus and other malware threats.

XPAntivirus Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of XPAntivirus manual removal instructions and XPAntivirus components listed to help you remove XPAntivirus from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for XPAntivirus.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find XPAntivirus Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "XPAntivirus" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "XPAntivirus", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete XPAntivirus in the following manual removal steps.
5. "XPAntivirus" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\XPAntivirus
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove XPAntivirus Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "XPAntivirus" process by name.
3. Select the "XPAntivirus" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "XPAntivirus" processes files:
5. 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
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove XPAntivirus Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "XPAntivirus" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "XPAntivirus" registry entries:
5. 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
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister XPAntivirus DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the XPAntivirus DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where XPAntivirus DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "XPAntivirus" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u XPAntivirus.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "XPAntivirus" DLL files:
5. msplg7.dll wininet.dll shlwapi.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other XPAntivirus Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "XPAntivirus" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "XPAntivirus" processes files:
9. 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 Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track XPAntivirus and automatically remove XPAntivirus as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have XPAntivirus installed on your computer, check for XPAntivirus with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove XPAntivirus and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new XPAntivirus files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on XPAntivirus and other malware threats.

To learn more on XPAntivirus, see our XPAntivirus resource section below.

XPAntivirus Technical Details

The following XPAntivirus components and their MD5s:

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What is Spyware?

XPAntivirus is a type of Spyware.

Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.

Think you have XPAntivirus? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect XPAntivirus on your PC.

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XPAntivirus Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from XPAntivirus and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

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

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

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current XPAntivirus spyware as well as other forms of spyware can 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 XPAntivirus automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove XPAntivirus and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like XPAntivirus from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new XPAntivirus files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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XPAntivirus Screenshots

View XPAntivirus screenshots below and see for yourself how XPAntivirus looks like. Learn how to recognize XPAntivirus when it infects your machine.

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