How to remove Antivirus XP Pro?
What is Antivirus XP Pro?
Antivirus XP Pro (a.k.a Antivirus XP Pro 2009) is a new fake spyware remover. Usually this parasite enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, or it can be downloaded and installed manualy by the user from the parasite’s homepage. In order to sell their product, the scammers use a well known scheme to scare people.
When Antivirus XP Pro is active, it floods system with officious pop-up windows about fake security problems and privacy issues. But in reality the problem is Antivirus XP Pro itself. It can also considerably decrease PC performance. It might be hard to do regular tasks on the PC. In order to remove all the infections the user must buy a full copy of this rogue. Obviously, it’s a bad idea. Because Antivirus XP Pro is a useless and – most importantly – dangerous parasite.
Antivirus XP Pro is a scam and should be treated as such: do not download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.
Antivirus XP Pro is Extremely dangerous
Antivirus XP Pro is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Antivirus XP Pro may spread via Trojans Antivirus XP Pro may display fake security messages Antivirus XP Pro may install additional spyware to your computer Antivirus XP Pro may repair its files, spread or update by itself Antivirus XP Pro violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Antivirus XP Pro detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Antivirus XP Pro and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Antivirus XP Pro screenshots
Manual Antivirus XP Pro removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Antivirus XP Pro, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Antivirus XP Pro processes:
Disable these Antivirus XP Pro DLL files::
Remove these Antivirus XP Pro Registry Entries:
Remove these Antivirus XP Pro files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Antivirus XP Pro infected files and get help in Antivirus XP Pro removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Antivirus XP Pro and similar threats.
Antivirus XP Pro is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Antivirus XP Pro can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Antivirus XP Pro trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Antivirus XP Pro offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Antivirus XP Pro does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus XP Pro, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Antivirus XP Pro, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus XP Pro, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
