What is XPSecurityCenter?
XPSecurityCenter (also known as XP Security Center) is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs onto PC system with the help of the Trojan Zlob. Once installing, XPSecurityCenter will show up various messages which ask to scan PC system. The system scan results are non-exist and false, usually claiming that the computer is infected with malicious spyware or other malware.
Then users may be suggested to buy the full version of XPSecurityCenter to remove the supposed threats. If clicking on the link provided, users will be redirected to a page for purchasing XPSecurityCenter. XPSecurityCenter uses those methods to trick users into paying for $ 44.95.
Do you have XPSecurityCenter?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for XPSecurityCenter manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of XPSecurityCenter, and it is possible that XPSecurityCenter will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.
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Manual XPSecurityCenter removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. XPSecurityCenter manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that XPSecurityCenter can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when XPSecurityCenter installed on your system. Make sure to back up your computer in case that you make any mistakes and your system does not work.
Follow the instructions below for XPSecurityCenter removal manually:
Navigate and stop the XPSecurityCenter processes:
XPSecurityCenter.exe
Install[1].exe
winivstr.exe
Navigate and delete XPSecurityCenter files:
_scui.cpl
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%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\xpsecuritycenter.exe
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\unzip32.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\xp_securitycenter.cfg
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\xpsecuritycenter.dll
install[1].exe
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\htmlayout.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\install.exe
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\pthreadvc2.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\un.ico
a0029834.exe
a0030813.exe
a0048803.exe
a0048933.exe
install.exe
winivstr.exe
wscui.cpl
xpsecuritycenter.exe
%common_desktopdirectory%\xpsecuritycenter.lnk
%common_programs%\xpsecuritycenter\uninstall.lnk
%common_programs%\xpsecuritycenter\xpsecuritycenter.lnk
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\data\daily.cvd
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\htmlayout.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\unzip32.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\pthreadvc2.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\xpsecuritycenter.dll
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\xpsecuritycenter.exe
%program_files%\xpsecuritycenter\install.exe
winivstr.exe
install[1].exe
a0048933.exe
a0048803.exe
a0030813.exe
a0029834.exe
Navigate and remove XPSecurityCenter registry keys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run xp securitycenter
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\xp_securitycenter
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\xp_securitycenter info
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run xp securitycenter
What are the symptoms of XPSecurityCenter?
- XPSecurityCenter may pop up unsolicited ads
- XPSecurityCenter may report false and exaggerated system security threats
- XPSecurityCenter may affect computer performance
How do I keep away from XPSecurityCenter
Once you have cleaned up XPSecurityCenter, the most important point to prevent XPSecurityCenter and future malicious programs from reverting is to stay suspicious of spam E-mail attachment and unknown websites. Here are several ways in which you can help protect your computer against XPSecurityCenter and other malware:
- Use a computer firewall
- Confirm that you have downloaded all the latest critical security updates
- Adjust Internet Explorer web browser’s security settings
- Download and install anti-spyware protection, such as, Spyware Cease
- Surf sites and download programs from the web sites you trust
What is Rogue Anti-Spyware Program?
XPSecurityCenter is a type of Rogue Anti-Spyware Program.
Rogue Anti-spyware Software is the software that uses malware to advise or install itself through other malicious viruses or security hole without your permission. Rogue software usually pops up fake system message such as “Warning, your computer is infected! Click here to scan your computer now!” Most of the time, when clicking the “OK” button on the dialog tab, users will be directed to an unknown website that may download more spyware threats. Sometimes, even clicking the close button on the top right may lead to the installation of the rogue software, for the button is actually a link.
With the purpose to trick innocent users into the action of paying, rogue software usually counterfeits exaggerated and fake system scanning results and scare users to pay for the removal of the never-existed spyware infections. In fact, the threat is the rogue software itself. Most of them come with a bundle of very harmful spyware programs that hidden in the files themselves.
