How to remove XP Defender

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XP Defender description

XP Defender is a misleading anti-spyware application which seeks to trick user into purchasing illegal version of the malware. The aim of the parasite is to milk money from its victims. Do not fall for this fraud.

It spreads via trojan horse which enters the system through its vulnerabilities. Malware downloads and installs itself automatically. Once active it starts fake PC scans and displays it on the user’s desktop. Numerous warnings and security issues state your computer is infected and you have to terminate it immediately. What is urgent in this case is then parasite lying withing. This one surely has to be deleted. Moreover, even if malware offer you to buy its full version do not spend your money for this scam. We suggest you to choose reputable security program and terminate XP Defender.

How to get rid of XP Defender

This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from XP Defender and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with XP Defender we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.

How to manually remove XP Defender

To get rid of spyware such as XP Defender you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other XP Defender 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 XP Defender remover.

1. Uninstall XP Defender from Control Panel
   Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall.
2. End these XP Defender processes:
   ave.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.
3. Delete XP Defender registry entries: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “%1? %*
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe”
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “firefox.exe” -safe-mode
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “av.exe” /START “iexplore.exe”
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “AntiVirusOverride” = “1?
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “FirewallOverride” = “1?
   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.
4. Search and delete these XP Defender related files:
   ave.exe