What is XP Protection 2013?
XP Protection 2013 is a computer virus. These kinds of viruses are known as malware. the program acts like it’s an antivirus client and shows constant warning messages about your computer being infected with viruses as well as false virus scan results from it’s scanner.
The makers of this virus are attempting to trick you into making a purchase by scaring you into thinking you have to purchase the antivirus software to remove the virus. This tactic has been around for years and is not likely to change any time soon.
How Did I get infected with XP Protection 2013?
There are a number of ways people get infected. Normally through not having a good antivirus program to block the virus from installing. It’s very common for this kind of malware to be forced onto a computer via a drive by download. This is when a malicious or hacked website attempts to inject code onto your computer through a known exploit in your operating system, browser or other software installed on your computer.
Simplest way to remove this virus is to download and install SpyHunter . Then boot into safe mode with networking (http://www.removevirus.org/how-to-boot-into-safe-mode). Install and update the client in safe mode and run a full scan. You will have to purchase the program to remove any viruses but it’s one of the easiest and fastest ways.
Automatic XP Protection 2013 Virus Removal
SpyHunter is very user friendly, providing you with a simple interface that will allow you to properly understand the options and functions available. SpyHunter succeeds at both cleaning your already infected computer from viruses and to prevent virus infections in the future. Simply put IT WORKS!
XP Protection 2013 Virus Removal Service
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Manual XP Protection 2013 Removal (Not Recommended Unless You Know Your Way Around a Computer)
Step 1. We have to end the process that is causing the malware client to run. This will be a single .exe file. Once stopped we can delete the malware.
The virus name is like the below
- [random].exe ( Example is rhdsdef.exe)
I understand that “Random file name” is not really helpful. The file name is unique to every computer. Look in the folder locations shown below. Then sort the files by date. You should have a good idea when you first got infected. It will be the same day XP Protection 2013 started bugging the hell out of you.
Once you have sorted the files by date you should be able to narrow down between 1-3 files. From there look at the icons and/or if any of the file names just looks like complete gibberish. That will be the file that you need to stop and delete.
File Locations
Take note that the below file locations contain hidden files and folders. For instance the AppData folder is a hidden folder. In order to view these folders you will need to show hidden files and folders. Learn how to at http://www.removevirus.org/show-hidden-files-and-folders
Windows Vista/7:
In one of the folder paths below you should find the file
- C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Local
- C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\
Here are several ways to stop and delete this threat
A. Browse to the file location shown below under File Locations and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file. You can not delete a file while it is in use. HINT! You can sort the files by date. This will eliminate all most all files and from there you can view the 1-3 files that match your infection date. From there it’s normally easy to determine which file is the virus.
B. Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file. Again look at the file path below. You can also boot into “safe mode with networking” and download Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You will be able to install it and run the virus scan. Learn how to boot into safe mode here
C: Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file. Again use the File Locations below to locate the file
E: Start the Task Manager the very second you log-in and terminate the process that way. Then locate and delete the file
F: You can attempt a “System Restore”. This in some cases will undo any damage from the virus and remove it. Does not always work. See http://www.removevirus.org/how-to-do-a-system-restore
g: Use the command line to kill the task and then delete the file using the File Locations below. This is a little more advanced but we have a guide on this on http://www.removevirus.org/kill-running-process-using-command-line
Once you have deleted the above executable, XP Protection 2013 will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN THE SCAN!. We recommend SpyHunter. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer. So many people skip this very simple step. Take an extra few minutes and ensure you have all the viruses removed.
If you can’t seem to delete this virus you can hire a professional to help. We recommend www.pcninja.com
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