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Remove XP Security Tool 2011 . Description and removal instructions
| Title: XP Security Tool 2011 | Also known as: XPSecurityTool2011 | |
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Type: Spyware |
Severity scale: (94 / 100) |
XP Security Tool 2011 is one of those names that are used for tricking PC users to open wallets and share their money with scammers. XP Security Tool infects computers through security vulnerabilities found and additionally changes its name according to the OS it finds (that’s why you can be attacked by Win 7 Security Tool 2011 or Vista Security Tool 2011 if your PC runs one of these OS that all will act identically). After noticing any of these names, don’t take them serious when they tell about tons of viruses detected! Instead of that rely only on reputable anti-spywares – after running a full system scan with them you will see that XP Security Tool 2011 is malware.
XP Security Tool 2011 acts identically just like any other malware hailing from this dangerous family of malwares. Firstly it will suggest its assistance to check computer’s system for viruses what means fake system scanners displayed. Malware will also show useless system scanners, alerts and notifications in reality having noting to do with a real state of computer. By showing all these messages, XP Security Tool 2011 tries to scare you about your machine and even “recommends“ its “licensed“ version as the only powerful removal tool. Here are some examples:
Possible reasons include:
– Dangerous code found in this site’s pages which installed unwanted software into your system.
– Suspicious and potentially unsafe network activity detected.
– Spyware infections in your system
– Complaints from other users about this site.
– Port and system scans performed by the site being visited.
Things you can do:
– Get a copy of Vista Antispyware 2011 to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED)
– Run a spyware, virus and malware scan
– Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS)
Your system security is in danger. Privacy threats detected. Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working the background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal now, click here.
Keep in mind that scanners of XP Security Tool 2011 reveal deliberately fabricated results that mean nothing. You should ignore all these warnings announcing “dangerous” files detected because mostly they are harmless files created by the same XP Security Tool 2011. Besides, never pay for this program as well because then you will only share your money with scammers. Instead of paying, we strongly recommend to remove XP Security Tool 2011. The guide written below should help you:
How to remove XP Security Tool 2011?
a) Burn these programs to CD or write them to USB disk. You can use your MP3 player, or smartphone if it has storage functions. This parasite does not spread through USB at the moment:
1. Spyware Doctor or an automatic removal tool below. Update Spyware Doctor and run a full system scan.
2.You might want to download Hitman Pro or Malwarebytes as alternate scanners. Though you are likely to be able to download them later on.
b) Boot normally. Wait for XP Security Tool 2011 to launch, and run exeregfix.reg . This should allow launching legitimate programs
c) Delete or remove the files that are mentioned in our files box. You can use Spyware Doctor to identify the infected files and additional infections or automatic XP Security Tool 2011 removal tool. Do not forget update it before scanning. Remove what it finds.
d) Scan with Spyware Doctor and secondary tools and reboot your PC. This should fully get rid of XP Security Tool 2011.
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Related files: %UserProfile%AppDataLocalMSASCui.exe, %UserProfile%AppDataLocalpw.exe, %UserProfile%AppDataLocalopRSK, %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataMSASCui.exe, %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe, %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataopRSK
XP Security Tool 2011 properties:
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background
Automatic XP Security Tool 2011 removal:
XP Security Tool 2011 manual removal:
Kill processes:
pw.exe MSASCui.exe
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassespezfile
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTpezfile
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClasses.exeshellopencommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “%1” %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassespezfileshellopencommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “%1” %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exeshellopencommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “%1” %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTpezfileshellopencommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “%1” %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetFIREFOX.EXEshellopencommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetFIREFOX.EXEshellsafemodecommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe” -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetIEXPLORE.EXEshellopencommand “(Default)” = “%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe” /START “C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftSecurity Center “AntiVirusOverride” = “1”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftSecurity Center “FirewallOverride” = “1”
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Delete files:
%UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataopRSK %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication Datapw.exe %UserProfile%Local SettingsApplication DataMSASCui.exe %UserProfile%AppDataLocalopRSK %UserProfile%AppDataLocalpw.exe %UserProfile%AppDataLocalMSASCui.exe
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