How to Remove XP AntiSpyware
The name XP AntiSpyware has popped up under various guises over the years, including as XP AntiSpyware 2009 and XP AntiSpyware 2010, but the one that’s bothering us this year is, predictably, XP AntiSpyware 2011, a fresh fake antispyware program from the family that’s given us the likes of Win 7 Antimalware and XP Security 2011. These scammers seem determined to milk us for all we’re worth, and we’re hearing from a lot of web users who are frankly sick of this junk.
Just like its buddies, XP AntiSpyware sneaks into your computer, messes with your settings, and sends an endless onslaught of XP AntiSpyware 2011 pop-ups designed to scare you into paying for their phony software. Don’t fall for it, or else you’ll just be feeding the beast.
Ready to show these badware makers what you think of their little ruse? Here’s how you can uninstall XP Antispyware for free.
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DIY XP AntiSpyware Removal Instructions
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Stop XP AntiSpyware processes:
pw.exe
Remove XP AntiSpyware registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pezfile
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe” /START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\pezfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe” /START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe” /START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pezfile\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe” /START “%1″ %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.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\pw.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\pw.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″
Delete XP AntiSpyware files:
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\MSASCui.exe
%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\opRSK
%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\pw.exe
%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\MSASCui.exe
Note: In any files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. (Not an iEuphemism for muth@fugg@#*!@.) So if you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP/7, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\NoahFence”).
What’s XP AntiSpyware?
Probably just junk. But lemme explain some fancy related defintions.
XP AntiSpyware may be fake — or rogue — antispyware, and I can explain what rogue antispyware is.. Meanwhile, try not to throw your PC out the window. There’s hope; scroll back up.
