How to remove XP Smart Security 2010

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XP Smart Security 2010 description

XP Smart Security 2010 is a malicious program which process fake computer scans and shows fraudulent results. It displays numerous pup-ups and security alerts stating user’s PC is infected with a virus. This is all fraud. Do not believe any of this fake information.

Malware usually spreads via trojan. It acts like legitimate protection software but XP Smart Security 2010 is only trying to mislead its victim to acquire the registered version. Do not purchase this version, because it may cause you and your computer serious problems. Threats that are displayed to you is a scam. Use effective anti-spyware removal tool and terminate the rogue upon detection.

How to get rid of XP Smart Security 2010

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How to manually remove XP Smart Security 2010

To get rid of spyware such as XP Smart Security 2010 you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other XP Smart Security 2010 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 Smart Security 2010 remover.

1. Uninstall XP Smart Security 2010 from Control Panel
   Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall.
2. End these XP Smart Security 2010 processes:
   av.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 Smart Security 2010 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 Smart Security 2010 related files:
   %UserProfile%\AppData\Local\av.exe