Title: Advanced XP Defender

Type: Malware

Also known as: AdvancedXPDefender, Advanced XPDefender

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Severity scale:

(74 / 100)

Advanced XP Defender is a rogue anti-spyware program that pretends to be legitimate spyware remover. This malware is found to be a clone of WinIFixer which similarly uses scare tactics (such as pop-ups and fake system tray notifications) to convince its victims that computers are infected. The reason of doing that is very simple - Advanced XP Defender hopes to make them believe that its licensed version is the only one capable to remove those detections. Please, never purchase Advanced XP Defender because it's the only problem on your computer.

According to our security researchers, this parasite infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob and Vundo. It will be set to start as soon as PC is rebooted and then start interrupting its victims with numerous alerts and notifications. Note that AdvancedXPDefender is a product of Pandora Software - a software company of highly dubious nature. It has been found to be is also behind such scams as SpyAway and the recent InfeStop. So, do not trust Advanced XP Defender because it's a typical scam that should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block the homepage using your HOSTS file. In addition, if you have spotted it on your PC, remove Advanced XP Defender without any delay.

Related files: AdvancedXPDefender.exe, mfc71enu.dll, axpdefenderskin.dll, msvcr71.dll, mfc71.dll, axpdefender.exe, axpdefender.exe.local, database.dat, Uninstall.exe, advanced xp defender.lnk, license agreement.lnk, register.lnk, how to register.lnk, uninstall.lnk, axpdefender.lnk, AXPDefender

Advanced XP Defender properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

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Kill processes:
axpdefender.exe
uninstall.exe
AXPDefender.exe

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender mguid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender backgroundscantimeout
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender databaseversion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender advid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender automaticallyupdates
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender backgroundscan
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender guiversion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender installationid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender installdir
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender daysinterval
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender domain
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender engineversion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender registrationdiscurl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender registrationurl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender lasttimestamp
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender minimizeonstart
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender programversion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender proxyname
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender proxyport
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender scandepth
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender scanpriority
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender scansystemonstartup
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender softid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender\settings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run axpdefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\axpdefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\axpdefender displayname
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\axpdefender uninstallstring
AXPDefender

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Unregister DLLs:
mfc71enu.dll
axpdefenderskin.dll
msvcr71.dll
mfc71.dll
AXPDefenderSkin.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\mfc71enu.dll
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\axpdefenderskin.dll
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\msvcr71.dll
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\mfc71.dll
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\axpdefender.exe
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\axpdefender.exe.local
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\database.dat
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\license.txt
%program_files%\\axpdefender\\uninstall.exe
%common_programs%\\advanced xp defender.lnk
%common_programs%\\advanced xp defender\\license agreement.lnk
%common_programs%\\advanced xp defender\\register.lnk
%common_programs%\\advanced xp defender\\how to register.lnk
%common_programs%\\advanced xp defender\\advanced xp defender.lnk
%common_programs%\\advanced xp defender\\uninstall.lnk
%common_desktopdirectory%\\axpdefender.lnk
AXPDefender
AXPDefender.lnk
Advanced XP Defender.lnk
AXPDefenderSkin.dll
AXPDefender.exe

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The reason we add QR code to the website is that parasites like Advanced XP Defender are really hard to remove on infected computer. you can quicly scan the QR code with your mobile device and have manual removal instructions to uninstall Advanced XP Defender right in your pocket.

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Information added: 2008-05-16 00:19:27
Information updated: 2012-03-20 19:50:34

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Thank you for the help! I seem to have a problem though. What do I do if I can't actually do anything such as reach taskmanager?

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2009 06 17

<Guest>

great!!!!!!!!!!

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2010 03 23

<Guest>minx1985

ive downloaded malwarebytes anti mal ware and spy doc and i cant even get them to run:S

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2010 03 26

<Guest>

Run Malwarebytes off a memory stick. install from another pc then copy the folderto the stck and ru from there

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2010 04 12

<Guest>

the processes could be "ave.exe"

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2010 04 29

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