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XP SecurityCenter Description

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XP SecurityCenter, also known as XPSecurityCenter and XP Security Center, is a rogue anti-spyware program that hides itself under a Window's legitimate software. XP Security Center installs on your computer with the help of a Trojan called Zlob. Once you're infected, Zlob will issue an exaggerated amount of popups and fake security warning messages to "inform" you about supposed spyware infections. XP Security Center has a fake system scanner that may be used to emulate a system scan and display a list of scan results with bogus threats found on your system. XP Security Center uses these measures only to trick you into purchasing a rogue anti-spyware program for $44.95.

Do not click on any link provided by XP SecurityCenter because it may redirect you to XP Security Center's website (XPSecurityCenter.com) to further download the full XP SecurityCenter program to remove the supposed threats. XP SecurityCenter infects your computer without your knowledge and may recreate itself. XP Security Center is related to IE Defender.


How can I get rid of XP SecurityCenter?

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

XP SecurityCenter or XP Security Center Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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XP SecurityCenter Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of XP SecurityCenter manual removal instructions and XP SecurityCenter components listed to help you remove SpyCrush 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 spyware detection tool to check for XP SecurityCenter.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find XP SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter" 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 SecurityCenter", 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 SecurityCenter in the following manual removal steps.
  5. "XP SecurityCenter" files can be found in the directory path(s):

  6. Read more about How to Find XP SecurityCenter with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove XP SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter" process by name.
  3. Select the "XP SecurityCenter" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "XP SecurityCenter" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill XP SecurityCenter Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove XP SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "XP SecurityCenter" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove XP SecurityCenter Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister XP SecurityCenter 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 XP SecurityCenter DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where XP SecurityCenter DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "XP SecurityCenter" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u XP SecurityCenter.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "XP SecurityCenter" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove XP SecurityCenter DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other XP SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "XP SecurityCenter" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

XP SecurityCenter Recommendation

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

If you believe you have XP SecurityCenter installed on your computer, check for XP SecurityCenter with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.


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

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



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What is Spyware?


XP SecurityCenter 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.

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XP SecurityCenter Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from XP SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove XP SecurityCenter and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware 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 SecurityCenter from infecting your computer.

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

Since new XP SecurityCenter 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 SecurityCenter Screenshots


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

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Wed Apr 21 2008 16:29:47

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