XP Internet Security 2010
February 8, 2010 Threat level:
(7 / 10)
XP Internet Security 2010 description
XP Internet Security 2010 is a malware often downloaded and installed via Automatic Update. This rogue anti-spyware program has an ability to scan your computer automatically. Those scans usually end with a result the parasite shows fraudulent scan results and floods your computer's desktop with all kind of fictitious warnings. It states your PC may be infected.
However, it is a fake and you should ignore all the statements. What is more, the parasite often offers you to buy a “full” version of XP Internet Security 2010. It tricks you to purchase it and clean fake infections at your computer. We strongly recommend you ignore these kind of statements and offers. You should choose a reputable anti-spyware program and remove it by making sure you removed all the parasite's affiliated components.
New processes created
av.exe Learn how to remove malicious processesNew XP Internet Security 2010 registry entries created
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" Download RegistryBooster 2010 to scan your registry errors
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New files and directories created
av.exe Learn how to unregister malicious DLL filesHow to remove XP Internet Security 2010
To remove XP Internet Security 2010 manually you must block rogue XP Internet Security 2010 related websites, remove malicious processes and registry entries, unregister dlls and delete all malicious XP Internet Security 2010 files from your computer.
Please note: cleaning your computer is a difficult and dangerous task, manually editing registry entries and removing processes and files may cause serious damage to your system. We strongly recommend scanning your computer with one of the legitimate antispyware scanners.