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Since the Internet hit mainstream culture, it has been hailed as a true marketplace of ideas where anyone can become a millionaire or a respected analyst seemingly overnight. However, not every idea or program sold over the web is all it is cracked up to be. In the case of Advanced XP Fixer, many people find that the program doesn't quite live up to expectations, and that once they install it on their hard drive, they have a hard time getting rid of it. Advanced XP Fixer should probably be removed at your earliest opportunity.

What is Advanced XP Fixer?

Advanced XP Fixer, also known in its one word form AdvancedXPFixer, is a piece of software known as rogue anti spyware. It is a clone of other popular rogue anti spyware programs known as Advanced XP Defender and Win Fixer.

These programs attempt to get users just like you to purchase and download the full version of the program on to your hard drive. The program claims to help save your computer from viruses, spyware and malware. They will fill your screen with pop up windows and scan results that contain false positives that make it seem like your computer is under attack. These pop up windows can be almost impossible to get rid of, and many people follow through with the purchase just to get rid of them.

If you find yourself battling a screen full of pop up windows, the smartest thing to do is to simply close out your browser window, and remove Advanced XP Fixer.

What Changes with Advanced XP Fixer?

There are several signs that you should notice that will tell you that you've come into contact with this particular rogue anti spyware program.

• First, your screen will probably be flooded with pop up windows urging you to buy this program. Advanced XP Fixer has the ability to communicate with its parent sites whether you're online or not, and so ads are very likely when you're doing something as simply as using your computer's calculator. These pop up windows can look very authentic. In fact, they may even look like a warning from your Windows operating system.

• If you have Advanced XP Fixer installed on your computer, another thing that you may notice is that the speed of your machine has changed. In most cases, virtually every process within your computer system will slow down significantly. This is due to the fact that programs like Advanced XP Fixer automatically start when you turn your computer off. The program runs in the background until you shut the computer down. This takes up a lot of your computer's resources that then can't be used for other programs.

• Finally, if you notice that your web browser is no longer going to your chosen start page or your normal redirect page, you may have this program installed on your computer. This redirection of your web browser is a tell tale sign that you have this program on your computer. You would likely be better off uninstalling it. For instructions on uninstalling Advanced XP Fixer, please keep reading.

How did Advanced XP Fixer Get There?

It may be that you have a part of this program installed on your computer through no fault of your own. Sometimes when you download other programs or you download freeware or shareware programs, a piece of another program can be attached to it. Sites like Kazaa were famous for this, and there are still many other download sites that use similar tactics.

You may also have run into this program when you visited a questionable website that uses programs like Advanced XP Fixer for advertising. Again, there was no way to know that you would get flooded with pop ups when you visited that site, so don't feel too bad. It installed itself on your computer without your knowledge. The key now is to remove Advanced XP Fixer.

Advanced XP Fixer Removal - Two Major Options

When it comes to removing programs like Advanced XP Fixer, you have two choices. You can download an excellent anti spyware/malware program like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes has free malware removal) and scan your computer to remove any problems you have or you can remove the program manually. Please note that manual removal of Advanced XP Fixer and programs like it require a delicate touch and experience altering your system's registry. Before you attempt to alter your registry, please make sure you save your registry initially so it can be restored in case of a problem later on.

If you have chosen to remove this program manually, first attempt to remove it from the add/remove programs utility in your control panel. Although this step should remove most of the program from your computer, make sure you follow through with the final steps to ensure complete removal. No matter how experienced of a computer user you are, it is a good idea to back up everything on your computer before you even attempt to remove a program like this on your own.

First, stop the following processes:

AdvancedXPFixerInstaller.exe
AXPFixer.exe

Next, delete the following DLL files:

MFC71.dll
AXPFixerSkin.dll
MFC71ENU.DLL
msvcp71.dll
msvcr71.dll

Find and delete the following files, as well:

AXPFixer.lnk
database.dat
license.txt
AXPFixer.exe.local
Advanced XP Fixer.lnk
Advanced XP Fixer.lnk
How to Register Advanced XP Fixer.lnk
License Agreement.lnk
Register Advanced XP Fixer.lnk
Uninstall.lnk
Quick LaunchAXPFixer.lnk

Finally, delete the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREAXPFixer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "AXPFixer"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallAXPFixer

Removing Advanced XP Fixer Automatically/Safely

For free automatic removal we recommend using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program is widely recommended by reputable third-party sites, so you can be reasonably confident of its ability to safely get rid of Advanced XP Fixer and any hidden Trojans. As a precaution we recommend double checking your system with Spyware Doctor. This program requires paid registration to enable deletions, however it has a money back guaranteed and is the top of the line in malware removal. It should catch malware that evades Malwarebytes and block anything that tries to reinstal itself.

Remove Advanced XP Fixer Now:

1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spyware Doctor  
2. Run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
3. Remove all the detected infections (free).
4. Run a scan with Spyware Doctor
5. Remove any remaining infections
6. Reboot and rescan with Spyware Doctor. Your computer should now be clean.

Important note: If Malwarebytes is blocked by malware then run Chameleon (Start Menu → All Programs → MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware → Tools → Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Chameleon). If you need further help removing Advanced XP Fixer please email us at info@removeadware.com.au or call for personal assistance on toll-free number 888-655-3453, within the USA and Canada.

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