How to remove XP Security Tool 2010?
What is XP Security Tool 2010?
XP Security Tool 2010 (also known as XP Security Tool) is a totally fake spyware remover that follows other rogue anti-spywares like XP Internet Security 2010 by using the same malicious methods for its distribution. At first XP Security Tool 2010 configures itself run automatically every time people start any file with “exe” extension and displays numerous fake system warnings and free scanners about the dangerous parasites “detected” additionally. Trying to make PC users concerned even more, these threats are announced to be dangerous for the computer’s system and are told that they may even damage it.
Disposing such totally misleading information, XP Security Tool 2010 seeks to rip PC users off. Paying for it is nothing but a pure waste of money because there is no so called full version of this program available. In fact, all the security alerts and notifications of XP Security Tool 2010 are false and report nonexistent threats “detected”. This rogue anti-spyware is also designed to use browser hijacking techniques, thus it redirects victims to its own malicious domains where it is also aggressively distributed.
The only advice if you suspect you got XP Security Tool 2010 is to get rid of this malware in the shortest period of time. This rogue is promoted through Trojans that ome and stay unnoticed, so please remove all the additional malware as well. Delete XP Security Tool 2010 and use a reputable anti-spyware to keep your PC protected.
Remove XP Security Tool 2010 in this way:
1. Click Start -> Run.
2. Type “command” and press Enter.
3. Type “notepad” and press Enter.
4. When Notepad opens, copy paste into it the text written below:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
@="\"%1\" %*"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"5. Save this as “fix.reg” to your Desktop (Save as “All files in Notepad”)
6. Double Click “fix.reg”, then confirm by clicking “YES”.
7. Reboot your computer and download Spyware Doctor antispyware for a full system scan.
UPDATE!!! According to one of malware researchers, S!Ri, you can disable programs hailing from this huge family of malwares by entering this serial code: 1145-17884799-7733 . After some our research, it seems like this key and order number 21197673 which sometimes is also required should also work for other versions of malwares that change their names according to OS. However, scammers are expected to change these numbers in the near future. After typing them, you should become able to use your anti-spyware, if it fails follow the guide written above.
XP Security Tool 2010 is Extremely dangerous
XP Security Tool 2010 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program XP Security Tool 2010 may spread via Trojans XP Security Tool 2010 may display fake security messages XP Security Tool 2010 may install additional spyware to your computer XP Security Tool 2010 may repair its files, spread or update by itself XP Security Tool 2010 violates your privacy and compromises your security
for XP Security Tool 2010 detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like XP Security Tool 2010 and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
XP Security Tool 2010 screenshots
Manual XP Security Tool 2010 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove XP Security Tool 2010, 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 XP Security Tool 2010 processes:
Remove these XP Security Tool 2010 Registry Entries:
Remove these XP Security Tool 2010 files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other XP Security Tool 2010 infected files and get help in XP Security Tool 2010 removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing XP Security Tool 2010 and similar threats.
XP Security Tool 2010 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 XP Security Tool 2010 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads XP Security Tool 2010 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, XP Security Tool 2010 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, XP Security Tool 2010 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 XP Security Tool 2010, 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 XP Security Tool 2010, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as XP Security Tool 2010, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
hi,
this fixed the problem. Those spammers and people who make these silly programs to hurt pc users should be jailed for life and never have access to a computer again.
The links and step by stpe guide is top class and helped me from set go
Thank you so much!!!
The XP security virus appeared just after I had spent a 2 days setting up my computer, following a reformat.
The “fix.reg” got rid of this and my PC is runnung great now.
Phil
Wow, this fixed my problem immediately. I used the fix.reg file. Highly recommend using this.
Thank you very much for your great guide. I did step by step as you said, though I used Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware program which was already installed my system. The XP Security Tool is removed and my system is working now. Thanks again.
CD good to hear that it helped, though I would recommend upgrading malwarebytes – obviously your version has no protection capabilities.
Holy Hacker!
I knew there was something fishy when it had managed to scan my whole system (without my say so) in 30 seconds.
Thanks tremendously for your guide.
After copying and pasting into notepad I was confused by #5 as far as saving as “fix.reg” and as “All files in Notepad”. I didn’t get same result as everybody else. Now I get the following when I try to open anything (Word, Excel, Firefox, etc.)
“Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.”
@KEL
Hi, I must say that I am sort of a computer geek, but I am in no way a genius, but at first I had the same problem so I figured I’d try to help you out. When the directions say to save as fix.reg, that is what you name the file. But below that line it also asks what type you’d like to save the file as. Usually giving you the choice, of ‘text documents’ and ‘all files’, in which case you’d chose ‘all files’. So if you’re still having this problem, my guess would be to repeat the process using the same instructions. Like I said Im not a genius, but I hope this helped you
Hello, I was infected yesterday with the XP Decurity Tool 2010. Somehow it deleted my computer’s control panel. While I managed to get rid of it, I now have to open aol with my OPEN WITH program. Any advice as to what to do to get my control panel back? Reinstall OS XP?
thank you
I got just affected few minutes ago. I followed the instruction and it worked great. So how can I prevent this from happening again. I already have Mcaffee Viruscan installed in my computer and it did not detect anything. Nothing shows in the log. So i wonder which anti-spam/virus software is more effective
Ret : I would recommend having better antivirus and anti-spyware protection. For antivirus I recommend ESET Nod32, for anti-spyware – Spyware doctor or paid version of malwarebytes.
doesnt work, as it says i am not allowed to edit the registry.
im on xp.
i think the bastards have updated the software, so now i cant edit the registry
Thanks so much! Your simple fix of “fix.reg” has just worked like a charm! I was running AVG Antivirus, and not only did it NOT catch this virus before it infected my computer yesterday, it didn’t even find it in a full scan after it got through….
Your help was much appreciated!
Dean: consider changing AVG if you run free version… it does not protect fully from all kinds of infections (e.g. no rootkit check), thus it gives false sense of security
hey i did the instructions but now i cant download anything and sometimes when i open up explorer it will not let me surf past the home page any suggestions this virus is really #$%&*& me off
tried to download spyware doctor and it says current settings do not allow plse help