XP AntiMalware is a fake security app you should delete
XP AntiMalware is a rogue anti-malware program that is promoted through the use of Trojans, browser hijackers, and other similar malware. When your computer is infected with this bogus software, you will see many fake security alerts and notifications stating that your computer is infected.
Do not believe the scan results of this application and never purchase the license for it, as you might end up not only losing your money but also providing your credit card details to cybercriminals. If you have spotted it running scans on your Windows computer, delete it immediately.
| Name | XP AntiMalware |
| Type | Malware, rogue antispyware |
| Infiltration | Fake scanners, spam emails, Trojan downloaders, etc. |
| Operation | Shows fake virus infection notifications and interferes with normal Windows functions; asks to buy a full license in order to get rid of the allegedly installed malware |
| Removal | Follow the removal guide below |
| System fix | Rogue antispyware can alter Windows system files and damage its functions; to fix virus damage automatically, use FortectIntego |
While running, the virus will supposedly scan your computer and display various infections that won't be removed unless you first purchase the program. The scan results are false, and you can safely ignore them. The same could be said about fake system security alerts – you should ignore them too.
To make things even worse, this rogue will hijack Internet Explorer so that you will be constantly redirected to various misleading websites that promote malicious software or display misleading online ads. The rogue application will also block security-related websites and antivirus software to protect itself from being deleted.
As you can see, the program is nothing more but a scam. Please use the removal guide below to remove XP AntiMalware from your PC as soon as possible.
XP AntiMalware removal instructions
- Click Start->Run (or WinKey+R). Input: “command”.
- Press Enter or click OK.
- Type “notepad” as shown in the image below and press Enter.
- Notepad will open
- Copy and past the following text into Notepad:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClasses.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassessecfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTsecfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exeshellopencommand]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTexefileshellopencommand]
@=””%1″ %*”
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exe] @=”exefile”
“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”
- Save file as “exefix.reg” (without quotation-marks) to your Desktop. NOTE: choose Save as type: All files
- Double-click to open exefix.reg.
- Click “Yes” for Registry Editor prompt window.
- Download SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or an automatic removal tool below. Update the app and run a full system scan.
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