Antispyware 2008 XP Removal Guide

Do you know what Antispyware 2008 XP is?

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Antispyware 2008 XP a.k.a. Antispyware2008XP or AntispywareXP2008, is a vicious rogue anti-spyware program which is known to be installed undetected at times from a Trojan infection such as Vundo or Zlob. Antispyware 2008 XP was found to target Italian speaking areas of the world but can be installed on any computer that is connected to the internet.

Antispyware 2008 XP, after installed, annoys most computer users with popup alerts and messages which are all proven to be bogus reports of infections that are not present on your machine. Antispyware 2008 XP will eventually prompt you to purchase the full version of Antispyware 2008 XP but you must not proceed.

In non-techie terms: Do not purchase Antispyware 2008 XP under any circumstances. It does not remove spyware or fix your computer. All Antispyware 2008 XP will do for you is waste your time and money.

Aliases: Antispyware 2008 XP, Antispyware2008XP, Antispyware XP 2008, AntispywareXP2008.

Antispyware 2008 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Antispyware 2008 XP Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Antispyware 2008 XP manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Antispyware 2008 XP will be removed completely. So read the Antispyware 2008 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.

1. Uninstall Antispyware 2008 XP Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Antispyware 2008 XP if found.
2. To stop Antispyware 2008 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 Antispyware 2008 XP processes:
   as2008xp.exe
   setup_100527_3_.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To unregister Antispyware 2008 XP registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these Antispyware 2008 XP registry keys:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaresecure solutionsantispyware 2008 xp2.1 installtime
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaresecure solutionsantispyware 2008 xp lid
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaresecure solutionsantispyware 2008 xp pid
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaresecure solutionsantispyware 2008 xp2.1 start counter
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaresecure solutionsantispyware 2008 xp lgid
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaresecure solutionsantispyware 2008 xp2.1config
   

4. 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.
5. Remove Antispyware 2008 XP Directories.
   To find Antispyware 2008 XP directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following Antispyware 2008 XP directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\Antispyware 2008 XP
   C:\ProgramFiles\Antispyware2008XP

   Right-click on the Antispyware 2008 XP folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Antispyware 2008 XP and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Antispyware 2008 XP could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove Antispyware 2008 XP icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Antispyware 2008 XP manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Antispyware 2008 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 Antispyware 2008 XP will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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