XP Total Security 2013 is a fake antivirus program that was created to target Windows XP users. It is distributed using Trojan viruses therefore gets inside computer when user doesn‘t even realize about it. Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems are not safe either. They can be infected with different versions of this rogue, e.g. – XP Defender 2013 or Win 7 Defender 2013.
XP Total Security 2013 works under the same scheme as all of fake antivirus programs. Once it is in the system, it makes certain changes to be launch every time a computer is rebooted. After an imitated checking of the system is completed, you will be given a list of warnings and notices informing about various viruses found. The messages are very convincing, e.g.:
Malware Intrusion
Sensitive areas of your system were found to be under attack. Spy software attack or virus infection possible. Prevent further damage or your private data will get stolen. Run an anti-spyware scan now. Click here to start.System hijack!
System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and data loss or stealing by running a free security scan.Privacy alert!
Rogue malware detected in your system. Data leaks and system damage are possible. Click here for a free security scan and spyware deletion.Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.Virus infection!
System security was found to be compromised. Your computer is now infected. Attention, irreversible system changes may occur. Private data may get stolen. Click here now for an instant anti-virus scan.
Please note that these messages are made up. None of the threats listed are actually in the system. You should not follow advises in the alerts telling to purchase a full version of XP Total Security 2013. It will be only a waste of your money since a complete program does not have any virus database. Subsequently, it is not capable of detecting or removing any infections.
Besides irritating pop-up alerts and system scans, XP Total Security 2013 is also known to block other programs, among which is your antivirus and antispyware. If trying to open a program, you will be shown a windows Open As option. Alas, you will not be able to actually open anything. XP Total Security 2013 affects not only existing programs but also your web browser therefore you cannot navigate the internet.
Due to all of the above reasons and mostly since your computer leaves unprotected, you should remove XP Total Security 2013 as soon as you see any of the signs of its presence. You should choose a reputable antispyware to fix your computer. We advice to follow the steps below in order to quickly detect and remove XP Total Security 2013:
1. Open Task Manager (ctrl+shift+esc) and kill process of XP Total Security 2013. It can be any process which names consists of 3 letters. Make sure that the process is really killed.
2. Download exe registry fix ( https://www.2-viruses.com/wp-content/uploads/exeregfix.reg ) and run it. Import it into registry.
3. Download and run Spyhunter, Vikingpc or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and run full system scan.
If you can’t download anti-malware programs, you can try to fake -register the rogue using the key : 3425-814615-3990. You will have to scan with anti-malware programs to remove its executable.
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