If your computer has been infected with Antivirus XP Protection then you are probably familiar with the following symptoms:
• A “warning spyware threat detected” message keeps popping up while you web surf soliciting you to download the “XP Antivirus Protection” program.
• Your computer settings are altered including the desktop background. The worst part is the virus won’t let you change them back!
• Your computer starts getting the “Windows blue screen” and warning you that severe errors have occurred. A little hint for you, if this happens press the alt/tab keys. This will tell you whether it is real or not. Some tricky displays even make it seem like your computer is rebooting!
There are numerous symptoms of XP Antivirus Protection but these are a few
of the most popular. Although the malware is extremely dangerous, if you act quickly you can minimize the damage. A virus infection of this kind can steal your identity, passwords, and credit card numbers, while potentially corrupting your hard drive. When dealing with this deadly program there are two ways to protect yourself – prevention and removal.
To prevent XP Antivirus from entering your computer I recommend downloading the following three programs (all free)
1. Online Armor Firewall for defense.
2. Winpatrol to monitor active threats and programs to infect your system.
3. McAFee Site Advisor to properly avoid malicious websites that can inflict harm on your computer with a click of the mouse.
These three programs will go a long way in preventing XP Antivirus and other threats. But unfortunately no defense is foolproof and you will need program that can not only remove XP Antivirus Protection but also find other spyware, adware, and viruses inhabiting your computer.
Most antispyware and antivirus programs cannot detect the latest threats. But fortunately I have found one that detects all kinds of malware, keeping your computer safe and your private information secure. Scan your computer below and remove XP Antivirus Protection today!
Want to squash those annoying pop up ads and get your PC running like new? Come get your free scan and remove XP antivirus today! Jim Marshall is an expert computer technician with fifteen years of experience in the industry. Since his own computer was destroyed by malicious software, he has been studying anti-spyware, adware, and malware systems for years. www.spyware-fix.net