Title: AXPDefender

Type: Malware

Remove AXPDefender. Removal instructions

Severity scale:

(74 / 100)

AXPDefender is a corrupt anti-spyware application and a clone of Advanced XP Defender. AXPDefender is a fake spyware remover that uses scare tactics (such as pop-ups and fake system notifications) to convince the user that he/she is infected, in hopes that he/she will purchase AXPDefender to dispose of the problem.

This parasite usually infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob and Vundo. AXPDefender is a "product" of Pandora Software - a "software company" of highly dubious nature, which is also behind such scams as SpyAway and the recent WinIFixer. AXPDefender is a clone of the said two rogues.

AXPDefender is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block their homepage using your HOSTS file.

Related files: database.dat, axpdefender.exe, axpdefender.exe.local, msvcr71.dll, msvcp71.dll, mfc71enu.dll, axpdefenderskin.dll, mfc71.dll

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

Automatic AXPDefender removal:

remover for AXPDefender

SpyHunter is recommended remover to uninstall AXPDefender. You should confirm using free trial that it detects current version of parasite.

Note: Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

If you failed to remove AXPDefender using SpyHunter please report this to us.

We might be affiliated with any product we recommend on the site. Full disclosure in our Agreement of Use.

STOPzilla

download | review

We are testing STOPzilla's efficiency at removing AXPDefender (2008-05-22 04:19:41)

Malwarebytes Anti Malware

download | review

We are testing Malwarebytes Anti Malware's efficiency at removing AXPDefender (2008-05-22 04:19:41)

Spyware Doctor

download | review | tutorial

We are testing Spyware Doctor's efficiency at removing AXPDefender (2008-05-22 04:19:41)

XoftSpySE Anti Spyware

download | review

AXPDefender manual removal:

FORUM:
Discuss AXPDefender in
spyware removal forum

Kill processes:
axpdefender.exe, axpdefender.exe.local

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
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
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender mguid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender
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 backgroundscantimeout
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender databaseversion
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 guiversion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender installationid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender installdir
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\run axpdefender
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 registrationdiscurl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender registrationurl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\axpdefender\axpdefender scandepth

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Unregister DLLs:
msvcr71.dll, msvcp71.dll, mfc71enu.dll, axpdefenderskin.dll, mfc71.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
database.dat, axpdefender.exe, axpdefender.exe.local, msvcr71.dll, msvcp71.dll, mfc71enu.dll, axpdefenderskin.dll, mfc71.dll

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Information added: 2008-05-22 01:42:26
Information updated: 2008-05-22 01:42:26

Additional resources related to AXPDefender:

Attention: If you know or you have a website or page about AXPDefender removal, feel free to add a link to this list: add url

more resources

Post Comment:

Attention: Use this form only if you have additional information about AXPDefender parasite, its removal instructions, additional resources or behavior. By clicking "post comment" button you agree not to post any copyrighted, unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable material of any kind.

Latest spyware news:

Subscribe to news

Similar parasites:

Compare spyware removers
Compare free products

HijackThis Log Analyzer Beta 2

Spreading the knowledge:

It is very hard to fight Computer parasites alone in internet space. If you have a website we would be more than happy if you would help us to spread the knowledge about latest threats. You can help your visitors to manage their Computer system manually without aditional expences. Knowledge is the power, we just need to spread it.