Remove XP-Shield. Description and removal instructions

Title: XP-Shield	Also known as: XPShield, XPShield 2.1, XP-Shield2.1
Type: Malware	Severity scale: (72 / 100)

XP-Shield is a corrupt anti-spyware application. It is presented as a security tool, but its methods are deceptive. XP-Shield infiltrates computers via web browser security exploits without user's permission. It can also be installed by dangerous trojans such as Zlob.

Once XP-Shield is inside and active, it launches misleading security alerts that make users believe their computers are infected. XP-Shield offers the same named "security tool", which displays fabricated results and prompts purchasing the full version to remove the imaginary threats. XP-Shield is a scam; it's not anti-spyware.

DO NOT download it, and remove XP-Shield immediately if you've been infected.

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Related files: install.log, XPShieldSetup.exe, XP-Shield.exe

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

Automatic XP-Shield removal:

remover for XP-Shield

XP-Shield manual removal:

Kill processes:
XPShieldSetup.exe, XP-Shield.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\XPShield
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”XPShield” = “%ProgramFiles%\XPShield\XP-Shield.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XP-Shield

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
INSTALL.LOG, XPShieldSetup.exe, XP-Shield.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Other programs to remove XP-Shield:

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

Information added: 15/05/08
Information updated: 12/11/08

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