Remove Antivirus XP 2010. Description and removal instructions

Title: Antivirus XP 2010	Also known as: AntivirusXP2010, AntivirusXP 2010
Type: Spyware	Severity scale: (72 / 100)

Antivirus XP 2010 is a rogue anti-virus application that claims to scan your computer for malware, but in reality it only imitates legitimate security software and tries to trick users into thinking that their computers are badly infected. The goal is one - to trick as many people as possible into purchasing the so-called "full" version of the program which obviously doesn't even exist. Antivirus XP 2010 is "pushed" through the use of bogus online scanners and fake video/warez websites. When running, this parasite will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications stating that the system is compromised. It will even impersonate Windows Security Center. The worst thing about this virus is that it blocks almost all programs, not to mention security software, anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are blocked in the first place. It also blocks Task Manager, Regedit and other Windows functions. Antivirus XP 2010 removal guide written below will show you how to remove this virus from your computer once and for all.

[Figure 1. Antivirus XP 2010 graphical user interface]

Most importantly, don't purchase AntivirusXP2010. It's nothing more but a scam. If you have already purchased it, contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Unfortunately, Antivirus XP 2010 removal is not as easy as you would expect it to be. As we know it blocks all .exe files, so obviously you won't be able to install or run any anti-malware program. Probably the virus won't even let you to download it. You can try to remove it manually, AntivirusXP 2010 associated files are listed below.

Antivirus XP 2010 removal instructions:

1. Click Start->Run (or WinKey+R). Input: "command". Press Enter or click OK.

2. Type "notepad" as shown in the image below and press Enter. Notepad will open.

3. Copy and past the following text into Notepad:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]

4. Save file as "exefix.reg" (without quotation-marks) to your Desktop.
NOTE: choose Save as type: All files

5. Double-click to open exefix.reg. Click "Yes" for Registry Editor prompt window.

6. Download Spyware Doctor or an automatic removal tool below. Update Spyware Doctor and run a full system scan.

If you can't complete the above steps then please use another PC to download an automatic removal tool and exefix.reg (Right Click (Save Target As)) to download file. Copy these files to USB flash drive or any other external media and transfer them to infected computer. Launch exefix.reg file first and then install Spyware Doctor.

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Related files: WRblt8464P, av.exe

Antivirus XP 2010 properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Antivirus XP 2010 removal:

remover for Antivirus XP 2010

Antivirus XP 2010 manual removal:

Kill processes:
av.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "%1" %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallOverride" = "1"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
%UserProfile%\\Local Settings\\Application Data\\av.exe %UserProfile%\\Local Settings\\Application Data\\WRblt8464P

HELP:
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Other programs to remove Antivirus XP 2010:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 28/01/10
Information updated: 14/07/10

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Comments from visitors:

1. by . 2010-05-05 15:05:46

it won't even let me get as far as running 'command', saying that i may not have access/permission to access the file (i am admin account on my laptop).
also, i cant find the av.exe process or anything similar.
it does not allow me to run .pif files either.

2. by . 2010-04-27 14:04:44

very good works like a dream...kisses from norway..

3. by . 2010-04-27 05:04:23

It does work. At least the file they send you does. The information to type in isnt explained or written properly, as I tried to type it in first and it failed miserably. I was told before that you had to clean out the entire hard-disk, but now I can keep the brush in my drawer.

4. by . 2010-04-26 16:04:46

Thankyou so much

5. by . 2010-04-24 22:04:06

this doesnt work. i ahet having to download more virus protecting stuff tht i need to buy. ridiculous! the command promt and notepad thing is bogus!

6. by . 2010-04-17 13:04:06

for some reason it only affected 2 out of the 3 user accounts on my computer

7. by buhum. 2010-04-15 16:04:39

Don't forget to make sure it's dead!

8. by . 2010-04-15 08:04:41

thanks guys, it saved me. It was quick and easy. great help!

9. by . 2010-04-15 01:04:20

i got this virus thing yesterday... as soon as i save the text in notepad, my norton 360 said to restart my comp to remove the virus. i did a full virus scan last light too...weird. thx alot for a time saver. do i just keep this notepad file on my desktop? or can i delete it?

10. by . 2010-04-11 03:04:44

I too lost my ability to run programs from icons after performing this fix. I cannot run .exe files to get the spyware doctor installed.

11. by . 2010-04-09 20:04:16

interesting - i got this infection on my laptop almost 2 weeks ago, turned it off and left it .. finally got around to cleaning tonight by researching on my desktop pc .. now it lets me access internet and run malwarebytes scanner, have never seen that before.

12. by . 2010-04-08 04:04:09

i did system respotre and this seems to have fixed the problem

13. by . 2010-04-06 16:04:39

Yeah right... remove something that asks you to buy something by installing something that asks you to buy something.. get a life worms.

14. by . 2010-04-06 10:04:13

It worked yesterday but today my computer got infected again.

15. by . 2010-04-06 08:04:41

Thanks a million!! Thought I was looking at formatting until I read this. Thanks again!

16. by tine. 2010-04-01 17:04:36

is this effective with anti virus just like virus xp and virus 1020 xp?..
i mean, what does it do on the system?, will it delete all of the executable file even if its not a virus?, what if it deletes important executable files? what should i do?

17. by . 2010-03-31 21:03:53

I had gotten this virus early this morning and I did all the steps and downloaded that malwarebytes and after a total of an hour the virus was gone. Usually stuff I see online does not work, but this did. THANK YOU!

18. by . 2010-03-26 19:03:20

This worked for me although I had to google for a registration code. Thank you for your help

19. by . 2010-03-22 16:03:05

Thank You SOOOO much!!! this saved my "butt" I mean pc!
I had to use another pc to copy and past to notepad and run the infected pc in safe mode.
Thank You again! ! !

20. by . 2010-03-18 08:03:01

WTF? I killed the bullshit, but now no programm works. Any sugestions, anybody?

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