How to remove XPCleaner ?

February 19th, 2008
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What is XPCleaner?

XPCleaner (sometimes called XPCleanerPro) is a new corrupt anti-spyware product coming our "favorite" rogue manufacturers. Its a clone of As usual, parasite tries to convince PC users that it can find spywares in your PC no other remover can find. In fact it is even better - in finds spywares that does not exist at all too. And to make the point, it might as well download some porno adware as well, so home user would have to pay 50 USD for a software one does not need. Thus you should remove XPCleaner as soon as possible from your PC.
Although the scammers were too greedy to invest in xpcleanerpro.com domain design to make it at least nice looking, they use quite sophisticated payment system to cover their tracks, which looks real at the first sight.
However, closer inspection proves that the payment system of XPCleaner,supportenquiry.com, is a scam as well: They hide their company name, and they have only limited functionality, for example no application for payment processing part. This proves that it has to belong to the scamers as well.

We recomend blocking BOTH xpcleanerpro.com and supportenquiry.com from your PC and remove XPCleanerPro as soon as possible.

XPCleaner is Extremely dangerous

arrow XPCleaner is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow XPCleaner may spread via Trojans
arrow XPCleaner may display fake security messages
arrow XPCleaner may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow XPCleaner may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow XPCleaner violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual XPCleaner removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove XPCleaner, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Remove these XPCleaner processes:
Remove these XPCleaner DLL files:
Remove these XPCleaner Registry files:
Remove these XPCleaner files:
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XPCleaner 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 XPCleaner can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads XPCleaner trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, XPCleaner offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, XPCleaner not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as XPCleaner, 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 XPCleaner, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as XPCleaner, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as XPCleaner?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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