XP Antispyware 2009 is a rogue software. It distributed by use of trojans. It's presence on your computer indicates the presence of a Trojan virus. It blocks the windows security center and displays a fake security center. This article provides step by step removal information alongwith demonstration videos. All the tools/ softwares mentioned in this article are freeware.You can add your questions/ suggestions etc at the end of this article.
Check your security and your browsing habits: Insecure browsing habits will bring you more trouble than you expect, specially in the days to come. Click here to read more...
Trojan Removers: As you know, that this malware could be installed by a Trojan, therefore you will also need to remove that Trojan as well. Try these free tools. Click here to read more...
Preparation: Youwill need the windows operating system cd. If you have received a CD with the purchase of your computer. If hard disk has a partition"Restore Partition" , you won't require the CD. Your computer should have an antivirus software. You will also need a free software CCleaner, and a Firewall. You can choose one of the freeware firewalls.
Turn off - system restore : The malicious files are saved in the system restore backup. You need to turn system restore off to remove them. You can turn it ON after cleaning the computer. Click here to read more...
If you are unable to open Task Manager Sometimes you are not able to open the task manager, the run command etc. The virus does this. There are free tools to solve this problem. They are listed here. See which is helpful for you. Click here to read more...
Remove Processes from Task Manager Press Ctrl Shift Esc to open Task Manager. See in the list of the processes xpantispyware.exe, xpa.exe, winscenter.exe Select if found and press the End Process button. It will prompt you, say yes, and then close the Task Manager. There may be more processes belonging to this malicious software.
For Advanced Users : If you use a free software called "Zenturi program checker" You may be able to see the location of a process in the task manager on the hard disk, and from the list of malicious files, differentiate the harmful processes from useful processes. It will be definitely useful in this malware infection.
Removing a Program from windows startup: The system configuration utility can be started in xp and in vista by typing msconfig in the run box. The run box can be opened in xp by clicking on Start > run The best part of windows startup is that the setting is reversible, therefore you can check / uncheck any entry from windows startup any number of times. So do not hesitate to uncheck anything that you find doubtful. You can always check it back if you later come to know that it is something useful.
After the system configuration utility window is open, Click on the Startup tab, that will list all the programs that are scheduled to start when you turn your computer On. Expand the middle column using your mouse pointer so that you can see the path of the program on the hard disk, that will give you a clear idea, what program that is. Locate and uncheck the entries if found "C:\Program Files\XP_Antispyware"
This is additional/ precautionary: Also look for any other suspicious names. Random alphanumeric names or names containing only numbers, Uncheck the boxes in front of these entries. Also look at other entries, if you find an entry of any of the malware files listed in this article, uncheck them too.
View Hidden Files: You may need to enable to view hidden files and folders if you can not see the folders listed. Click here to read more....
Boot in safe mode: If you are unable to delete the malware files/ folders, try doing it while in windows safe mode. Click here to read more...
Searching andd Deleting the Folders / files on the hard disk C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Start Menu\Programs\XP_Antispyware C:\Program Files\XP_Antispyware delete all the above folders if found
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\boveketuz.inf C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\duvuja.lib C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\koqisybi.bat C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ucozoma.reg C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\jyxigifo._sy C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\ysix._dl C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\mepa.com C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Cookies\guwysa.dat C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Cookies\sasu.bat C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\jyxot.dl C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\mivekely._sy C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\pozik.vbs C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\wosi.vbs C:\Program Files\Common Files\gykyr.bat C:\Program Files\Common Files\ogumy.lib C:\Program Files\Common Files\uwolykiw.com C:\WINDOWS\akikuvopa.dll C:\WINDOWS\lydumyhery.scr C:\WINDOWS\radimup.lib C:\WINDOWS\toli.pif C:\WINDOWS\system32\_scui.cpl C:\WINDOWS\system32\oxatymy.dll C:\Windows\System32\_Scui.cpl C:\Program Files\XP_AntiSpyware\wscui.cpl delete all the above files if found.
downloads more files from the internet and saves them in the Temp folder. Running CCleaner will automatically remove them. wrdwn2, wrdwn3, wrdwn4, wrdwn5, wrdwn6, Binaries1.cab2, Binaries2.cab3, Binaries3.cab4,
Dealing with DLLs: There are also some DLL files created by this malware. C:\WINDOWS\akikuvopa.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\oxatymy.dll Instead of unregistering them, I prefer to delete the DLL files from the hard disk, and then using registry menu of ccleaner to remove their associated registry entries automatically, it always works for me.
These registry keys may be found on an infected computer. Delete them if found. If you delete the keys, then the values are also removed, so the first para lists the registry keys, and second para lists the values assigned to those keys.
These registry keys may be found on an infected computer. Delete them if found.
Using CCleaner: CCleaner is a freeware temp files and registry cleaner. We need to use this type of software because almost all the infection that occur through internet, come through the temp files, and unfortunately windows does not remove temp files automatically.
Using Antivirus Application: Follow this step, if even after applying all the above steps, the virus still shows its presence in the computer. Your best helper is the antivirus program on your computer. Keep it always updated. Click here to read more..
Optional: Using the system file checker Follow this step if you notice trouble in the normal functioning of windows. This utility will check and replace the damaged/ altered or missing system files. Click here to read more...
If you are unable to access one or more sites during the repair process
- if possible use another computer to download the software needed for repairing your computer, and then copy and transfer it to the infected computer using any available means like a pen drive. - if you are using only internet explorer, and if it is blocked from visiting some of the security related sites, try to download/ install Firefox browser, and see if you can use it for the same purpose.
Using a Firewall : It is helpful to install a standalone firewall so that you can block any unsolicited communication done by the malware to and from your computer. This malware tries to connect to "downloadsoftindex.com" and "do-monster-scan.com" "do-fixed-progress.com" "domanaged-scan.com" "do-managedscan.com" "domake-progress.com" block these sites/hosts in your firewall.
