Remove AntiVirXP08. Description and removal instructions

Title: AntiVirXP08	Also known as: Anti Vir XP 08
Type: Malware	Severity scale: (74 / 100)

AntiVirXP08 joins the endless list of corrupt security tools. It’s another rogue anti-virus manipulating name of Windows XP in order to appear more legitimate and reputable.

AntiVirXP08 (a.k.a. Anti Vir XP 08) is a malware employed to lure people into hands of scammers. It displays large numbers of fabricated security reports trying to scare people and make them buy full version of AntiVirXP08. Unfortunately, full version of Anti Vir XP 08 doesn’t exist. AntiVirXP08 it just a trick to rob money. This malware is also capable of slowing down a computer and internet connection.

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Related files: AntiVirXP08.lnk, Uninstall Antivirus.lnk, Uninstall AntiVirXP08.lnk

AntiVirXP08 properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic AntiVirXP08 removal:

remover for AntiVirXP08

AntiVirXP08 manual removal:

Kill processes:
Antvrs.exe AntiVirXP08.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%\AntiVirXP08\Antvrs.exe”

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Unregister DLLs:
shlwapi.dll wininet.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
AntiVirXP08.lnk Uninstall Antivirus.lnk AntiVirXP08.lnk Uninstall AntiVirXP08.lnk

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Other programs to remove AntiVirXP08:

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

Information added: 28/08/08
Information updated: 25/09/08

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