Antivirus XP Pro 2009 Descriptions:
Antivirus XP Pro 2009, also known as AntivirusXPPro2009, is new variant of the astrocious Antivirus 2009 or Antivirus XP 2009. I don’t think this is a new story anymore, but the destruction of this type of malware remains. Technically, Antivirus XP Pro 2009 is just a fake software that created to disguise innocent users like us. Antivirus XP Pro 2009 usually comes up after you installed a video codec that come with Trojan, malware and virus. Antivirus XP Pro 2009 normally generates fake and misleading system popup error messages so end-users will be tricked into purchase Antivirus XP Pro 2009.
It is very critical to remove Antivirus XP Pro 2009 and all its components. To effectively remove Antivirus XP Pro 2009, we have created a manual removal instructions. We recommend you to back up all important data before proceeding. The removal process requires some patience and willingness to experiment. If it fails, try again due to the nature of rapid change of Antivirus XP Pro 2009. Here are the things that you need to do in order to remove Antivirus XP Pro 2009.
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Manual Antivirus XP Pro 2009 Removal Instructions:
Stop Antivirus XP Pro 2009 Processes:
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antivirusxppro2009.exe
AntivirusXP.exe
Find and Delete Antivirus XP Pro 2009 Files:
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antivirusXPpro2009.exe
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP\AntivirusXP.exe
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP\Infected
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP\Suspicious
%UserProfile%\Desktop\AntivirusXP.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusXP
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\AntivirusXP.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusXP\AntivirusXP.lnk
%programs%\AntivirusXPPro2009\AntivirusXPPro2009.lnk
%programs%\AntivirusXPPro2009\uninstall.lnk
%program_files%\AntivirusXPPro2009\AntivirusXPPro2009.exe
%program_files%\AntivirusXPPro2009\uninstall.exe
%desktopdirectory%\AntivirusXPPro2009.lnk
Remove Antivirus XP Pro 2009 Registry Values:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\AntivirusXPPro2009
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\AntivirusXPPro2009 info
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run Antivirus XP Pro 2009
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I’ve found and deleted frmwrks.exe, but there seems to be no reference to antivirus xp pro on my computer – registry or c:\.
I’ve reissued group policies for task manager as recommended above and it’s working.
But, I can’t use system restore because pressing “next” in the last step of the wizard hangs and does not complete the process.
Is there a registry fix for system restore?
I am infested with these nasty virus too and follow all recommended, but it fail to reboot. when i turn on, it auto shut down. does it help if i reformat??? Please help
My friend said they ran disk defragmenter and disk cleanup.
The antivirus 2009 icon on the bottom right disappeared!
Will it come back? Is the bug still in the system?
Seemed to easy…..
DO A SYSTEM RESTORE!!!!!!
IT WORKS!!!!!
STOP CRYING ABOUT IT AND DO IT!!!
i was not able to find any of those files but yet my computer is still infected with it???
to those who cannot find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\AntivirusXPPro2009 and the other two try looking under
HKEY CURRENT USER\software\microsoft\windows\explorer\menuorder\startmenu2\antivirusxppro
thats where i found mine so i hope that helps out some of out
This things a f***ing nightmare. Going to do a reformat of the hard drive and start from scratch. It’s the only way you can be sure to get rid of it IMO.
i tried a system restore and after i pick a date to go back to the click next nothing happens like literally nothing happens. Maybe the virus deleted the restore points? because system restore is on but it wont respond
I got it out.
1. I ran my current virus protection twice until it removed 4 items, BUT not this virus.
2. I then downloaded Firefox and ran their antivirus proghram and it foudn 20 items (including this one) and that did it.
Two hours, and it is gone.
Awful program. I had the misfortune to download this little horror, thinking it would help. Anti Virus XP (Or should I say Virus XP!) is nothing more than rouge software created by a bunch of stupid computer nerds with nothing better to do than to destroy people’s computers with fake spyware removal.
Iv somehow managed to download this today and cant get rid of it…system restore has completely gone down. HELP!!!
My computer started acting up one day, and would continually give me the BSOD, so I did a complete re-image of the computer (system restore), which finally seemed to be getting somewhere. I then started getting these pop-ups saying I needed an antivirus software, which I did. I then downloaded Symantec Antivirus 2009 and a Symantec firewall, and realized that these other pop-ups were part of Antivirus Pro 2009. I scanned the computer and got rid of Antivirus Pro 2009…idk if the BSOD problem is related, but I’ve seen a lot of people talk about how McAfee didn’t work, so I would try Symantec. No, I don’t work for Symantec… Oh, and now I’m paranoid, so I’m continually scanning my computer. Good luck to all!
Thank you all for using my program, your constant blogging allows us to keep renaming the files – Oh yeah…No, you won’t get your money back. Thanks again!!
all i did is open it then close it with task manager and now its gone i hope the pop-uos havent been haping
F8 to start in safe mode.
Search for desot (look in hidden folders to).
Once found, change name to something else. I just added an X to the start of the name. Reboot and the virus won’t be able to find the proper dll in order to run.
Thanks for all the help. Its nice to know there is a counter virus effort out there.
I am tired of provirus popping up on my screen. I cant play any games or anything. So when will it stop. Leave me alone.
Robbed and screwed WTF!!!!
I just encountered this nasty virus. The newer version like to do the following things:
1. Blocked task manager
2. Blocked helpful programs
3. Blocked system restore
4. Opened up porn sites
5. Lots of pop
6. Changes IE settings
7. Changed start up programs
To solve all of this you use a second browser to Download a removal tool and then disconnect from internet and go into safe mode. Then use the program to remove registries which prevent the task manager from runing. Next restart in normal mode and start task manager before the virus opens and figure out its location and write down then stop the process. (The name is random so this the only way to locate it) Open the location and delete the application and your problem is solved.
Dont forget to resest IE settings and start up program settings afterwards.
All this took about 1.5 hours to fix.
This doesn’t work…. the new Antivirus Pro 2009 that I recently got won’t let me open ANYTHING except internet. Please update this and find a new way. Thank you… but I’m just going to remove everything and wipe my computer back to “Out of the box” status. I don’t feel like dealing with this.
Will someone please help me, I have tried removing antivirus pro, but now my comp wont even start, and I am unable to even get into safe mode, I would rather pay to have it fixed than lose all of the files on my computer, what can anyone suggest?
I should have also mentioned that I have windows Vista, if I am able to get a startup disc will I then be able to do a system restore to a point before this godless virus wrecked my computer?
OK, it’s obvious from the progression you miscreants involved with this piece of crap monitor these areas. Yes you’re very clever. To bad you’re so misguided with your skills that you’re not worthy of a legitimate place in society or the air you breath. Hopefully you are or will be addicted to something that, eventually, this misguided activity won’t feed, and you die slowly, painfully and by yourself. Obviously you don’t believe in Karma… fortunately your belief isn’t required for it to be effective.
im just wondering would anybody be able to give me advise how to remove anti virus live, when i try to open my task manager it wont let me, and to try and remove programmes, won’t let me access internet options either….
cheers chris
Hi, just got a version of this viral crap.
file infected was:
C:\Documents and Settings\%user%\Local Settings\Application Data\av.exe
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I swear to god if I found the douche bag(s) that made this I would beat their ass to a pulp. I hope whoever made you, “XP Antivirus Pro”, burns eternally in hell. Not overexagerating in the least bit.
Wow this thing really sucks