Comments on: XP Deluxe Protector

By: Fake Security Application XP Deluxe Protector

Fake Security Application XP Deluxe Protector — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:01:08 +0000

[...] Description and removal instructions of XP Deluxe Protector [...]

By: Rossi

Rossi — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:35:42 +0000

OK Im eternally grateful for this product…I tried “SpyHunter” and it got rid of some of the malware I had even NORTON couldn’t detect the malware…BUT this product really rocks! My pc performance is now better and those nasty fake screens have disappeared…so far. I am definitely going to recommend this product to friends after a nice little trial to see how it goes! Im pc literate but not “techie” so this was very easy to use. For me to try and remove manually would have been like reading instructions in a foreign language.

By: james

james — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:29:20 +0000

GOT me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:03:30 +0000

SpyBot is updated sparsely, it often fails on new parasites. Malwarebytes is ok, though it miss some due to fact that it has no real time protection (in free version). I would at least check with spyware doctor.
Also, on very heavy infections a full anti-virus might be required.

By: knucklepunt

knucklepunt — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:31:11 +0000

Just a quick follow up. Neither Lavasoft Ad-Aware, Spybot Search & Destroy, or Spyware Blaster picked up any of these malware/spyware files. They may just be too recent. I even tried scanning only the areas I knew to be infected but they still came back as clean. Definitely go with Malewarebytes first for the best chance of success.

By: knucklepunt

knucklepunt — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:24:08 +0000

For those still having problems, I just finished removing it from my machine with Malwarebytes’ anti-malware. I did a follow-up scan to be on the safe side and it looks like it got all of it, thankfully.

If you’re considering removing it manually, I tried that and found it to be virtually impossible. It’s hidden in far too many locations and it’s cleverly disguised as legitimate files. If you don’t know exactly what and where the files are, you’re not likely to find them all.

Also, you may find like I did, that xp deluxe protector is only part of a larger packet of malware/spyware that made it’s way into your pc. ld11.exe, ld12.exe and pp10.exe may be runnung as well, so check your running processes.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:44:47 +0000

Check if you got all updates? Maybe a new rootkit is hiding the processes/files. You could try alternative removers, like Nod32 or Malwarebytes ( http://www.malwarebytes.org). I would go with nod32 in this case, as there should be free fullyfunctional trial with protection

By: Meh.

Meh. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:40:00 +0000

I have PC tools Spyware Doctor but the program didnt detect or remove the xp deluxe protector. Help please?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:26:27 +0000

I recommend using spyware doctor (our recommended remover) To remove XP Deluxe Protector completely or to use our removal instructions.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:50 +0000

So what is the solution to removing this software??? I tried deleting the XP Deluxe folder from (C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%) but was not allowed. PLEASE HELP!!

By: Who Cares

Who Cares — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:35:58 +0000

Worked on a machine today that had this… took about 1 hour to remove.

Look under the users profile (C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%) and see if there’s a folder called XP Deluxe – that’s a dead giveaway you have this infection.

By: oli

oli — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:27:38 +0000

This filthy bastard;

Erased all my restore points.
Stopped all spyware scanners from opening.
Locked me out of regedit.
Jammed Windows security.
Prevents downloading anything that threatens it.
Sends fake screens up all over the place.
Stops any removal and hides in the registry.
Other stuff I can’t remember but was stressful and scary.

This nasty bug has evolved into a monster.