How to remove XJR Antivirus
XJR Antivirus description
XJR Antivirus is a malware usually downloads and installs through the use of trojan horse. This bogus system is also a clone of Your PC Protector. XJR Antivirus program has an ability to proceed fake scans. As a result, it shows you numerous fabricated warnings and all kind of fraudulent security issues.
Here are few examples of rogue security issues:
Warning!
Running of application is impossible. The file C:\Program Files\***.exe is infected.
Security Warning
Malicious programs that may steal your private information and prevent your system from working properly are detected on your computer.
Clear here to clean your PC immediately.
Internet attack attempt detected:
Somebody is truing to attack your PC: This can result in loss of your personal information and infection other computers connected to your network. Click here to prevent attack.
What is more, this malicious program tries to trick you and offers to buy a supposedly legal version of XJR Antivirus application. We highly recommend you do not lose your vigilance and do not purchase XJR Antivirus program. You just need to reduce any further damage done to PC. As a solution you just need to pick a reputable anti-spyware tool and terminate the malware.
How to get rid of XJR Antivirus
This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.
Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from XJR Antivirus and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with XJR Antivirus we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.
How to manually remove XJR Antivirus
To get rid of spyware such as XJR Antivirus you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other XJR Antivirus related files from your computer.
Take Note: The manual process of removing spyware from your computer is difficult and puts you at risk of damaging your computer. We advise using our automatic XJR Antivirus remover.
- Uninstall XJR Antivirus from Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall. - End these XJR Antivirus processes:
XJR Antivirus.exe
wpp.exe
svchost.exe
To stop processes press Ctrl + Alt + Del or click Start > Run > type "taskmgr". Select malicious process in the list and click "End Process" button. -
Unregister XJR Antivirus DLL files:
adc_w32.dll
To unregister DLL click Start > Run > type "regsvr32 /u PATH_TO_FILE/FILE.dll" -
Delete XJR Antivirus registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\XJR Antivirus
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{149256D5-E103-4523-BB43-2CFB066839D6}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{149256D5-E103-4523-BB43-2CFB066839D6}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AdbUpd
To open registry editor click Start > Run > type "regedit".
Warning! Manual registry entries editing may cause damage to your system.
Download Uniblue RegistryBooster 2010 to scan for registry errors. -
Search and delete these XJR Antivirus related files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\XJR Antivirus.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\win1.tmp
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\win2.tmp
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\XJR Antivirus
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\XJR Antivirus\XJR Antivirus.lnk
c:\Program Files\adc_w32.dll
c:\Program Files\alggui.exe
c:\Program Files\nuar.old
c:\Program Files\skynet.dat
c:\Program Files\svchost.exe
c:\Program Files\wp3.dat
c:\Program Files\wp4.dat
c:\Program Files\wpp.exe
c:\Program Files\XJR Antivirus
c:\Program Files\XJR Antivirus\XJR Antivirus.exe
June 18th, 2010 13:00
[...] Once active it starts to scan your computer and displays fabricated results that state your PC is at high security risk. This fake anti-spyware alert is one of many pop-ups shown by XJR AntiVirus program. Do not fall for this blatant scam because it only gains to pilfer money from unwary users. This is a fraud and none of the information should be trusted displayed by this rogue. You have to ignore all fake warning messages but use an effective malware remover and get rid of XJR AntiVirus application. [...]
June 18th, 2010 13:30
[...] The parasite also can hijack your browser to counterfeit web pages that advertises the program and tries to convince user to buy it. This is a scam and malicious. Ignore all fake security threats but use a decent anti-spyware tool to terminate XJR AntiVirus program. [...]
June 18th, 2010 14:19
[...] scam and in any circumstances do not purchase it. You better choose a reputable anti-spyware and delete XJR Antivirus in order to kill all fake warning message, including „Internet attack attempt detected“ [...]