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Remove XP Deluxe Protector (Uninstall Guide)Posted by Grinler on June 3, 2009 @ 10:47 PM · Views: 31,418
What this programs does: XP Deluxe Protector is a rogue anti-spyware from the same family as XP Police Antivirus. This rogue is advertised through the use of Trojans that display fake security alerts from your Windows taskbar. These alerts state that your computer is compromised or infected and then prompts you to download and install XP Deluxe Protector. Once downloaded and installed, XP Deluxe Protector will be configured to automatically start when you login to Windows. Once started, the program will scan your computer and then list a variety of infections that do not actually exist on your computer. If you try to remove these infections using the program, it will state that you need to purchase it before you can do so.
While the program is running you will also constantly be shown fake security alerts. These alerts state that your computer is infected or that your computer is being attacked from a remote location. The text of one of the alerts is:
XP Deluxe Protector will also display a fake Windows Security Center window that states that your computer is vulnerable and that you should purchase the program to protect yourself. It goes without saying this program is a scam and you should not purchase it for any reason. Instead, please use the removal guide below to remove XP Deluxe Protector and any related malware for free.
Threat Classification:
Advanced information: View XP Deluxe Protector files.
Tools Needed for this fix:
Symptoms that may be in a HijackThis Log: O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [xpprotect] %UserProfile%\XP Deluxe Protector\xpdeluxe.exe
Guide Updates: 06/03/09 - Initial guide creation.
Automated Removal Instructions for XP Deluxe Protector using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
Your computer should now be free of the XP Deluxe Protector program. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future. If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow the steps outlined in the topic linked below: Preparation Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis Log
Associated XP Deluxe Protector Files: %UserProfile%\Desktop\XP Deluxe Protector.LNK
Associated XP Deluxe Protector Windows Registry Information: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\XP Deluxe Protector
This is a self-help guide. Use at your own risk. BleepingComputer.com can not be held responsible for problems that may occur by using this information. If you would like help with any of these fixes, you can post a HijackThis log in our HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum. If you have any questions about this self-help guide then please post those questions in our AntiVirus, Firewall and Privacy Products and Protection Methods forum and someone will help you.
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