How to Remove XP Defender

XP Defender keeps popping up onto the desktop and showing security alerts for you? How to Stop the pop up and remove the virus completely? This manual removal guide will help you remove XP Defender easily and quickly. If the issue to your computer still can't be solved, you're welcome to contact Tee Support agents 24/7 online for more detailed instructions.

First, Let's Have a Look At XP Defender Virus

Alerts That Popped up by XP Defender

"System Security Alert
Vulnerabilities found
Background scan for security breaches was finished. Serious issues were detected. Safeguard your system against exploits, malware and viruses right now by activating Proactive Defense.
System Security Alert
Unknown program is scanning your system registry right now! Identity theft detected."

Definition of XP Defender

XP Defender is an annoying and bothersome fake security rogue which tries to cheat the unsuspected users with money by showing lists of phony infections. Over the interface, it is hard to tell it apart from the legitimate anti-spyware programs as it has already been designed into the appearance which resembles to the reputable ones.

Once installed, it can firstly pop up with fake alert message window, which is used to misguide users to initiate quick scan for system files. If you follow the indication and click to start a system scan, you will be shown with numerous malicious infections when the scan is finished. It is aimed at deliberately making you notice about the range of threats so as to seize the chance to recommend you with its licensed product to have all the alleged viruses removed. But, ridiculously, there is not any virus on your computer at all regardless of XP Defender itself. Thus, it is no need to worry about the large amount of pop-up threats or even transfer your money to its account. Hence, if to get back the clean PC again, users just need to get rid of XP Defender timely once upon the discovery.

What Are the Symptoms about XP Defender?

1. XP Defender is a dangerous fake antispyware virus
2. XP Defender can be distributed via Trojans
3. XP Defender performs numerous fake security messages
4. XP Defender may install additional spyware to your computer
5. XP Defender violates your privacy and compromises your security

Most Effective Way to Remove XP Defender

Many users may have tried a variety of ways to get rid of XP Defender but fall on stony ground. To be frank, since virus in fast-mutating, there is no antivirus software can solve because it takes time for antivirus software to keep trace with virus. And you may also do "regedit" in the Run command box, but all failed. Fortunately, manual removal is to be the most effective way to remove XP Defender. Here is the step-by-step guide for manual removal.

Manual Removal Instruction for XP Defender

1. First of all, please restart your computer into safe mode with networking with the following instructions: Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then press ENTER.



2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together to open the Windows Task Manager to stop the processes related to XP Defender.

[random name].exe

3. Show up Folder Options from Control Panel. Check the box of "Show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)", then click "OK".



4. The related registry entries of XP Defender to be deleted as listed below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\[random]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run\[random]
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\[random]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\svflooje\Enum\[random]

Video Guide for Removing Malware Effectively

(Note: no sufficient expertise in dealing with XP Defender 's files, processes, .dll files and registry entries may lead to mistakes damaging your system. Please be careful during the manual removal operation. If you are worried about the operations, please feel free to start a live chat with expert here.)