Do you have AntiSpyware Pro XP?

This “AntiSpyware Pro XP Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove AntiSpyware Pro XP. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

AntiSpyware Pro XP Detection Test

Run SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner to check for AntiSpyware Pro XP infections on your PC.

AntiSpyware Pro XP Description

Parasite Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

Important Notice: Enigmasoftware.com is not associated, affiliated, sponsored or owned by the AntiSpyware Pro XP creators. This article should NOT be mistaken or confused in being associated in any way with the promotion or endorsement of AntiSpyware Pro XP. Our intent is to provide information that will educate computer users on how to detect, and ultimately remove, AntiSpyware Pro XP from their computer with the help of SpyHunter and/or manual removal instructions provided on this article. This article is provided “as is” and to be used for educational information purposes only.

AntiSpyware Pro XP Method of Automatic Detection

The removal of spyware such as AntiSpyware Pro XP can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect AntiSpyware Pro XP and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.

To quickly detect AntiSpyware Pro XP, follow the instructions below:

1. Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.

2. Select “Start Scan” to run a full system AntiSpyware Pro XP scan.

3. Reboot your computer.

4. Run another scan to pick up any remaining AntiSpyware Pro XP infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect AntiSpyware Pro XP and other spyware. In order to remove AntiSpyware Pro XP, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly AntiSpyware Pro XP file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

AntiSpyware Pro XP Method of Infection

Click on the “How AntiSpyware Pro XP Infects Your Computer” video to see a AntiSpyware Pro XP infection in action! See through the eyes of an unsuspecting Internet user while him/her is being victimized by AntiSpyware Pro XP.

At the end of this video, there’s a link to download SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner. SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner is for detection purposes only. To remove AntiSpyware Pro XP, you must purchase SpyHunter’s full version.

Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode to fully experience how AntiSpyware Pro XP infects a computer. The video contains clickable buttons.

The following AntiSpyware Pro XP actions occur:

• The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like AntiSpyware Pro XP are mostly pushed through adult websites.

• The Internet user downloads a free video codec, such as Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07, which comes bundled with AntiSpyware Pro XP. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as AntiSpyware Pro XP. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.

• The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program AntiSpyware Pro XP. AntiSpyware Pro XP runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase AntiSpyware Pro XP.

• The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that AntiSpyware Pro XP is still running its malicious tasks in the background. AntiSpyware Pro XP reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.

• Internet user opens web browser and is redirected to a rogue website. Known rogue websites that promote rogue anti-spyware programs are iesecurepages.com, ahomepcsafety.com, securitypills.com, softhomepage.com, asafetyliner.com, puresafetyhere.com, safehomesite.com, instantsafepage.com, safetyonlinepage.com, among others. The Internet user is bombard with websites that pop up messages that tries to push a product on him/her. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the ‘OK’ button.

AntiSpyware Pro XP Symptoms

The following AntiSpyware Pro XP symptoms occur:

• AntiSpyware Pro XP displays a fake system alert similar to a Windows notification message.
  A red or green flashing icon appears in your system tray. If you click on the icon, a fake system alert pops up and directs you to a rogue website similar to safetyuptodate.com. In some cases, even when you don’t click on the icon the fake system alert may still pop up.

• The fake system alert promises to give you a legitimate anti-spyware program that will help you fix spyware problems, but instead it really reports false information to try to trick you into purchasing the program.

• AntiSpyware Pro XP hijacks or modifies your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts.
  AntiSpyware Pro XP changes your default homepage to a different homepage and creates new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Sometimes AntiSpyware Pro XP won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. A website you may be redirected to is AntiSpyware Pro XP.com or other rogue websites that promote AntiSpyware Pro XP.

• AntiSpyware Pro XP installs a rogue toolbar called Security Toolbar 7.1.
  Security toolbar 7.1 is a rogue toolbar that comes with two green bars, one that says “block adware” and the other “remove spyware”. If you click on either of them you’re directed to a rogue anti-spyware site which can install additional malware.

• AntiSpyware Pro XP bombards your PC with fake Windows warnings messages.
  Even after you’ve closed all the AntiSpyware Pro XP messages or your PC has been idle for awhile, you’ll still get constant alert popups appearing on your system tray or on your screen.

AntiSpyware Pro XP Anatomy

As new AntiSpyware Pro XP spyware components are reported by our customers and our Spyware Threat Research Labs, we will update this section.

Name: setup_1_2_[1].exe
File Size: 90624
MD5: 6113ff3c5a84f5acc263a8de0ecb5079

Name: asproxp.exe
File Size: 958464
MD5: 1185a3a511e252e0b55e523fdbace7ea

Name: Install_1_2_[1].exe
File Size: 958464
MD5: 1185a3a511e252e0b55e523fdbace7ea

Name: asproxp.exe
File Size: 961536
MD5: fd74ae5678ac82ce73df29e0f66f539a

Name: setup_100525_2_[1].exe
File Size: 118784
MD5: 07688ebb24f877feb60b321877068588

AntiSpyware Pro XP Manual Removal Instructions

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of AntiSpyware Pro XP is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove AntiSpyware Pro XP.

If you are still having problems with AntiSpyware Pro XP after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely remove AntiSpyware Pro XP.

To manually remove AntiSpyware Pro XP, follow these removal steps:

Step 1: How to Kill AntiSpyware Pro XP files using Process Explorer.

• 1a. How to Kill AntiSpyware Pro XP Processes.

• 1. Download and install Process Explorer.

  2. Open Process Explorer.

  3. Locate the AntiSpyware Pro XP processes listed below.

  4. To kill an AntiSpyware Pro XP process, right-click the AntiSpyware Pro XP process and choose the option “Kill Process Tree”.

  5. Kill the following AntiSpyware Pro XP processes:
     asproxp.exe
     c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP\asproxp.exe
     %profile%\application data\secure solutions\AntispywareProXP\as2008xp.exe
     setup.exe
     antispyware-2008.exe
     setup_100527_3_.exe
     antispywareproxp.exe

• 1b. How to Kill AntiSpyware Pro XP DLL files.

• 1. Right-click the Explorer.exe process and choose the option “Properties”.

  2. Click on the “Threads” Tab, locate and highlight the AntiSpyware Pro XP DLL files listed below.

  3. To kill AntiSpyware Pro XP DLL files, click the “Kill” button.

  4. Kill the following AntiSpyware Pro XP DLL files:
     c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\services\services.dll
     ntdll64.dll

• Step 2: How to Delete AntiSpyware Pro XP Registry Keys and Values.

• 1. Right-click on your Desktop > select “New” option > select “Text Document” (.txt file) option.

  2. Rename the .txt file as a .reg file and call it “Delete_Registry_
     AntiSpyware Pro XP_Entities.reg”. This renamed .reg file is a command that creates a shortcut to your Windows registry and allows you to easily delete registry values.

  3. Right-click and select the “Edit” option.

  4. Copy and paste the AntiSpyware Pro XP keys listed below.

  5. In the menu bar, go to “File” > select “Save” > then click the “X” button to close the file.

  6. Double-click on the .reg file.

  7. When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to add the information in C:DOCUME~1%username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG to the registry?”, click the “Yes” button.

  8. When the message box appears saying “Information in C:DOCUME~1
     %username%DesktopDELETE~1.REG has been successfully entered into the registry.”, click the “OK” button.

  9. The AntiSpyware Pro XP registry keys have been deleted from your registry.

  10. Copy and paste the following AntiSpyware Pro XP keys:

      Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
      
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\asproxp.exe]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Antispyware PRO XP]
      [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Antispyware PRO XP]
      
      

• Step 3: How to Delete AntiSpyware Pro XP Directories.

• 1. To locate AntiSpyware Pro XP directories, go to “Start” > “My Computer” > “Local Disk (C:)” > “Program Files” > “Show the contents of this folder”.

  2. Search and delete the AntiSpyware Pro XP directories listed below.

  3. Right-click on the AntiSpyware Pro XP folder and select “Delete”. option.

  4. When the message box appears saying “Are you sure you want to remove the folder [FOLDERNAME] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?”, click the “Yes” button.

  5. When the message box appears saying “Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?”, click the “Yes” button.

  6. Search and delete the following AntiSpyware Pro XP directories:
     %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\Software Licensors\Antispyware PRO XP

• Step 4: How to Restore Original Default Home Page.

• 1. Go to “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Internet Options”.

  2. Click on the General Tab > click the Use Default button under Home Page.

  3. Click “Apply” and then click the “OK” button.

  4. Open a Web browser to verify that your default homepage has been restored.

• Step 5: How to Remove the AntiSpyware Pro XP Icons.

• 1. If the AntiSpyware Pro XP icons still remain on your Desktop, you can drag and drop them to the “Recycle Bin”.

  2. Reboot your computer to make sure all changes made for the removal of AntiSpyware Pro XP are complete. If your computer still has issues, you should scan your computer for AntiSpyware Pro XP with a spyware scanner.

Submit AntiSpyware Pro XP To Our Spyware Threat Research Labs

Since AntiSpyware Pro XP spyware components change constantly, you may come across application issues that prevent you from removing AntiSpyware Pro XP completely.

You can report AntiSpyware Pro XP spyware components by using SpyHunter’s Free Support Log System. Our Support Log System takes snapshots of all the points of execution on your operating system, allowing us to precisely identify each and any problem.

We encourage you to post your Support Logs on this article so we can help you come up with a custom fix.

Below are the instructions on how to generate Support Logs using SpyHunter.

Open SpyHunter > click on the “Generate Support Log” button > click on the “Copy to Clipboard” button to save your Support Logs > Post your Support Logs to this article.

Disclaimer

Warning!! Enigma Software Group can not be held responsible for any problems that may occur by using the information contained within this AntiSpyware Pro XP removal guide. By following any of these AntiSpyware Pro XP removal instructions, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not follow these AntiSpyware Pro XP removal instructions. We make no guarantees that these AntiSpyware Pro XP removal instructions will completely remove AntiSpyware Pro XP. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means. In order to effectively clean and secure your computer, we recommend you purchase our spyware remover SpyHunter or seek professional help from a computer expert.

This entry was posted by Grace Mathews on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at 11:36 am and is filed under Spyware Alerts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.