XP-Shield (XPShield) Removal Instructions

May 20th, 2008 | by Alex |

XP-Shield Descriptions:

XP-Shield, originated from XPshield.com, is a counterfeit anti-spyware software that created to mislead computer users. XP-Shield usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan and virus. XP-Shield will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the Paid Version of XP-Shield (You could get XP-Shield by opening an infected message in myspace or installing infected or fake video codec.)

Likely error messages include, “Windows has detected virus or spyware activity on your computer. It is strongly recommended that you obtain antivirus and antispyware protection software. Windows willnow perform a search for installed antivirusssss and antispyware applications.

Found antivirus /antispyware:

XP-Sheild ……………………. UNREGISTERED VERSION

Unregistered applications are usually unable to clean your system. You should register installed software and clean your system to prevent data loss and gain protection from further infections.”

It is very important to remove all the components of of the XP-Shield and all the malware and trojans that it might have come bundle with (such as zlob.trojan, trojan.vundo and Trojan.Downloader). To effectively remove XP-Shield, we have produced a manual removal instructions to help you to get rid of this headache. Good luck!

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility

Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop XP-Shield Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
XPShieldSetup.exe
XP-Shield.exe

Find and Delete these XP-Shield:
(Learn how to do this)
XP-Shield.lnk
XPShieldSetup.exe
XPShield\XP-Shield Web Site.lnk
XPShield\XP-Shield.lnk
XP-Shield Web Site.url
XP-Shield.exe

Remove XP-Shield Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\XPShield
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XP-Shield

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