Antivirus XP 2010 is a fake program that imitates a
legitimate anti-spyware tool in order to earn money from computer users. The application
infiltrates computer without any notification and it doesn't need authorization
of its user.
Antivirus XP 2010 is installed with a help of Trojan viruses that
spread on malicious websites promoting online scanners. It can also be downloaded
duplicating an automatic update for Windows. Antivirus XP 2010 invades the
system using rough techniques. It quickly integrates there and blocks your
reputable anti-spyware tools in order to make it difficult to be removed.
The application looks exactly like a legitimate anti-spyware
removal software. It runs the scan on your machine and after it finishes
Antivirus XP 2010 displays a list of infected files. In reality these scan
results doesn't reflect a real condition of your computer.
However, Antivirus
XP 2010 insists removing them and this, however, is possible only if you register
your copy of Anivirus XP 2010. Of course, they ask to pay for its license and that
is how the creators of this application gain money from the users of infected computers.
Antivirus XP 2010 also modifies some keys in Windows
Registry and hijacks Internet Browser. Whenever you try to launch Internet
Explorer of FireFox the program generates a notification displaying firewall
alert.
It says that you Internet browser has been infected by a Trojan and your
private data are at risk. Moreover, security notifications are displayed on
your desktop, as well. The messages claim that you need to purchase Antivirus
XP 2010 in order to fix the protection problems on your computer.
Ignore these messages just like the scan results and do not pay
for activating this scam application. Instead you should get rid of Antivirus
XP 2010 with a reliable anti-spyware program. You can follow the removal
instructions of Antivirus 2010 and remove it manually, as well.
If you have already paid for this malicious program
you can still try to contact your credit card company so that the charges would
be canceled. Antivirus XP 2010 is totally worthless software and you should not
waste your money on it
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