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XP Internet Security 2022 (XPInternetSecurity2011) Virus Removal Guide

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

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XP Internet Security 2022, also known as XPInternetSecurity 2022, is a fake antivirus application. XP Internet Security 2022 can infect Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7; however, the name of the program and the look of the program will change from operating system to operating syste. For example, XP Internet Security 2022 will change to Vista Internet Security 2022 if it infects a computer on Windows Vista. Also, XP Internet Security 2022 will change to Win 7 Internet Security 2022 if it infects a computer on Windows 7. XP Internet Security 2022 is a clone of XP Antispyware 2022. XP Internet Security 2022 is generally installed through the use of a trojan horse without user permission. The trojan horse will generally enter the computer without user permission through a security flaw. XP Internet Security 2022 main executable is PW.exe, which is similar to AV.exe and AVE.exe. However, XP Internet Security 2022 may instead have a executable file which is three random letters; the executable file will depend on which version of the computer virus the computer has been infected with. XP Internet Security 2022 will modify the registry; therefore, the registry must be fixed before removing PW.exe. The comments here and comments here may provide insight. The main executable for XP Internet Security 2022 (PW.exe or [random three letters].exe) is generally a hidden file. In order to enable hidden files, go to folder options in the file manager and look under “Hidden files and folders.”

Below is our recommended removal tool for XP Internet Security 2022. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.

If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with XP Internet Security 2022 with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by XP Internet Security 2022, try using Process Explorer.

XP Internet Security 2022 will create a series of warnings in order to scare the user into purchasing XP Internet Security 2022. Below is an example of a warning created by XP Internet Security 2022.

“XP Internet Security 2022 Firewall Alert!
XP Internet Security 2022 has blocked a program from accessing the internet.
Internet Explorer is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords.

Click “Yes, Activate…” to register your copy of XP Internet Security 2022 and perform threat removal on your system.”

It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because XP Internet Security 2022 will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.

The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. XP Internet Security 2022 can be removed by using the

View XP Internet Security 2022 Files
View XP Internet Security 2022 Keys

Common symptoms and characteristics of XP Internet Security 2022 and other rogue security programs include:
1. XP Internet Security 2022 is generally installed without user permission.
2. XP Internet Security 2022 uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.

Manual XP Internet Security 2022 Removal – In order to manually remove XP Internet Security 2022, the processes associated with XP Internet Security 2022 must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before XP Internet Security 2022 entered the computer.

Important: Before attempting to manually remove Vista Internet Security 2022, we recommend that the user read through comments posted by other users on how they removed specific fake antivirus programs since many fake antivirus programs are similar. These comments can be found by clicking here. These comments may provide additional information which may be useful in removing Vista Internet Security 2022. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.

The comments here for XP Antispyware 2022 and the comments here for Total Vista Security may provide insight into the successful removal of XP Internet Security 2022 since the viruses are similar. As previously mentioned, we recommend that you view the comments here for AV.exe and the comments here for AVE.exe before attempting to remove the executable file for XP Internet Security 2022. From reading through the comments, it may also allow you to develop a strategy in order to successfully remove XP Internet Security 2022.

Stop XP Internet Security 2022 Processes (Learn How To Do This)
PW.exe
[random three letters].exe

Remove XP Internet Security 2022 Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\PW.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random three letters].exe

Remove XP Internet Security 2022 Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\XP Internet Security 2022
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\XP Internet Security 2022
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XP Internet Security 2022

Remove XP Internet Security 2022 Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
PW.exe
[random three letters].exe

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If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.

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