Antivirus XP Removal Guide
Do you know what Antivirus XP is?
DESCRIPTION
Antivirus XP is a rogue anti-spyware program which is a clone of Antivirus 2008. Both Antivirus XP and Antivirus 2008 are known to come from Zlob.Trojan which is a Trojan infection that is usually downloaded through a fake video codec or malicious website. Antivirus XP may confuse computer users into thinking that Antivirus XP is a program that is related to Windows XP.
We know for a fact that Antivirus XP is far from anything related to Windows XP or any of Microsoft’s products. Antivirus XP is an out-right scam and should be taken seriously due to the fact that it can potentially mess up personal data or files.
In non-techie terms: The makers of rogue anti-spyware programs such as Antivirus 2008 have produced several clones such as Antivirus XP to further disguise the program. This is usually done so the rogue program has a better chance on infecting a larger number of computers on the internet. You don’t have to be one of them that fall victim to the ultimate scheme of purchasing the full version of Antivirus XP. Have you made the mistake of purchasing the full version of Antivirus XP yet?
Aliases: Antivirus XP, AntivirusXP, Antivirus 2008, Antivirus XP 2008.
Antivirus XP Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
Antivirus XP Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Antivirus XP manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Antivirus XP will be removed completely. So read the Antivirus XP removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall Antivirus XP Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Antivirus XP if found. - To stop Antivirus XP processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these Antivirus XP processes:
AntivirusXP2008.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove Antivirus XP Directories.
To find Antivirus XP directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following Antivirus XP directories:
C:\ProgramFiles\Antivirus XP
C:\ProgramFiles\AntivirusXP
C:\ProgramFiles\Antivirus 2008Right-click on the Antivirus XP folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Antivirus XP and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Antivirus XP could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove Antivirus XP icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the Antivirus XP manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Antivirus XP problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Antivirus XP will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
Written by Valentino on July 8th, 2008 with no comments.
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