XP Antispyware 2009

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What is XP Antispyware 2009?
XP Antispyware 2009, also known as Antispyware XP 2009, is one of the latest and hottest counterfeit antispyware programs that devastate the Internet community. In fact, XP Antispyware 2009 is a useless application and usually comes with Trojan, malware, virus and other threats. After installing onto computer system, it will generate fake and misleading system error messages to trick the end-users into purchasing its full version. It is believed that XP Antispyware 2009 is simply a clone of Antispyware 2008 XP.

Antispyware XP 2009 will write this key into registry without your consent, and automatically run when PC starts up : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run xp antispyware 2009.

Do you have XP Antispyware 2009?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for XP Antispyware 2009 manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of XP Antispyware 2009, and it is possible that XP Antispyware 2009 will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual XP Antispyware 2009 removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. XP Antispyware 2009 manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that XP Antispyware 2009 can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when XP Antispyware 2009 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 XP Antispyware 2009 removal manually:

Navigate and stop the XP Antispyware 2009 processes:
XP_AntiSpyware.exe
setup_100527_3_.exe
setup.exe as2008xp.exe
antispyware-2009.exe
XPAntispyware2009.exe

Navigate and delete XP Antispyware 2009 files:
%program_files%\xp_antispyware\pthreadvc2.dll
%program_files%\xp_antispyware\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcr80.dll
%program_files%\xp_antispyware\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcp80.dll
%program_files%\xp_antispyware\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcm80.dll
%program_files%\xp_antispyware\htmlayout.dll
%program_files%\xp_antispyware\avengn.dll

Navigate and remove XP Antispyware 2009 registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\control panel\don’t load scui.cpl
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\control panel\don’t load wscui.cpl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run xp antispyware 2009 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\xp_antispyware HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\xp_antispyware displayname HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\xp_antispyware uninstallstring HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\xp_antispyware
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\xp_antispyware info
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run xp

What are the symptoms of XP Antispyware 2009?

  • XP Antispyware 2009 may pop up false system alert messages
  • XP Antispyware 2009 may scare users into purchasing its full version

How do I keep away from XP Antispyware 2009?
Once you have cleaned up XP Antispyware 2009, the most important point to prevent XP Antispyware 2009 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 XP Antispyware 2009 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 AntiSpyware Program?
XP Antispyware 2009 is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware 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.