Antispyware XP Descriptions:
The creators of ave.exe file hasn’t stopped producing roguewares. To their long list of malicious software, they have introduced Antispyware XP. In the similar way as XP Defender Pro, XP AnitMalware 2010, or XP Security Tool 2010, Antispyware XP is designed purely for the computer users who are using Windows XP. Soon we will see roguewares applied to Windows Vista, as well as Windows 7. They just need more time.
Although the cyber criminals are using trustful looking layout of their application, don’t be fooled by this. Antispyware XP is just one more joke and a way to deceive you.
Keep in mind that Antispyware XP might get to your PC although you don’t give it your permission. One of the ways to be installed is together with the flash update, or video codec. In addition, it can be a part of any suspicious online scanner. So mind where you are going on the web.
Once installed, Antispyware XP starts scanning, and, of course, detecting a long list of threats on your PC. How is it possible? During the installation, Antispyware XP creates a long list of files which are recognized as infections. In reality, Antispyware XP is unable to detect, nor to remove any threats from your computer. It’s just a way to trick you that you are in danger, and to urge you to pay money for NOTHING.
Don’t install Antispyware XP on your own wish. In case, Antispyware XP has secretly found the way to your machine, remove it using our spyware detection tool. If you are experienced enough, you can get rid of the malicious software following the guidelines provided below.
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Antispyware XP Manual Removal Instructions:
Stop These Antispyware XP Processes:
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ave.exe
Find and Delete These Antispyware XP Files:
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%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\ave.exe
Remove These Antispyware XP Registry Values:
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%Program Files%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exeâ€
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “AntiVirusOverride†= “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “FirewallOverride†= “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exeâ€
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)†= “%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\ave.exe†/START “%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe†-safe-mode
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How can I search for ave.exe under my %UserProfile%\AppData\Local? I am not sure if I understand what is meant by %UserProfile%. When I search my complete C drive, it never finds ave.exe. However, when it is running I do see the process and able to interupt/stop the process as in Step 1 above. However I am not able to locate he actual ave.exe file to delete it. Any input on how I can best find it? The link on how to search is not specific to files under %UserProfile%\AppData.