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XP Cleaner Removal Guide

XP Cleaner Description

XP Cleaner is a corrupt anti-spyware application that may be downloaded and installed onto your computer by a Trojan.Zlob that compromises your security system via its vulnerabilities, or can be downloaded directly from www.xpcleanerpro.com. After XP Cleaner is installed, it will display fraudulent error messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and adware applications. XP Cleaner will then offer you to remove the parasites it "found" if you purchase the non-existent full version of the program. It is strongly recommended to remove XP Cleaner from your system without any hesitation, for it will only consume your computer's processing power.

How can I Detect XP Cleaner?

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

XP Cleaner Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

XP Cleaner Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of XP Cleaner manual removal instructions and XP Cleaner components listed to help you remove XP Cleaner 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 XP Cleaner.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find XP Cleaner Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "XP Cleaner" 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 "XP Cleaner", 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 XP Cleaner in the following manual removal steps.
5. "XP Cleaner" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %UserProfile%\Start Menu\XP Cleaner %ProgramFiles%\XP Cleaner
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove XP Cleaner 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 "XP Cleaner" process by name.
3. Select the "XP Cleaner" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "XP Cleaner" processes files:
5. xpc.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove XP Cleaner 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 "XP Cleaner" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "XP Cleaner" registry entries:
5. XP Cleaner
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other XP Cleaner 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 "XP Cleaner" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "XP Cleaner" processes files:
9. xpc.exe Uninstall XP Cleaner.lnk XP Cleaner.lnk XP Cleaner
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XP Cleaner Recommendation

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

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

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

To learn more on XP Cleaner, see our XP Cleaner resource section below.

More XP Cleaner Resources

What is Spyware?

XP Cleaner 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 XP Cleaner? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect XP Cleaner on your PC.

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XP Cleaner Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from XP Cleaner 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 XP Cleaner 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 XP Cleaner automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove XP Cleaner 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 XP Cleaner from infecting your computer.

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

Since new XP Cleaner 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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XP Cleaner Screenshots

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

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