AdvancedXPFixer Removal Process (remove Advanced XP Fixer)

May 14, 2008 – 8:40 am

AdvancedXPFixer Explanation

AdvancedXPFixer or Advanced XP Fixer, is a fake anti-spyware program that conduct devious processes in an attempt to get you to spend your money on the AdvancedXPFixer application. AdvancedXPFixer may prompt you with misleading popup notifications that attempt to convince you that you have an infection that only AdvancedXPFixer can remove. This is a ploy and should not be trusted.

AdvancedXPFixer can be installed without y our permission through a Trojan infection such as Zlob or Vundo. AdvancedXPFixer is known to be a clone of AdvancedXPDefender or Advanced XP Defender which performs some of the same malicious activities as AdvancedXPFixer. AdvancedXPFixer is a scam and should be removed ASAP if you discover that it is installed on your computer.

AdvancedXPFixer may be referred to as Advanced XP Fixer, AXPFixer or AXP Fixer which are all the same malicious program and a clone of AdvancedXPDefender.

Are you getting popups from AdvancedXPFixer? Have you identified that you have AdvancedXPFixer installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove AdvancedXPFixer completely from your computer?

Why should you remove AdvancedXPFixer?

If AdvancedXPFixer resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that AdvancedXPFixer may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking AdvancedXPFixer removal process.

How can you manually remove AdvancedXPFixer

Manual removal of AdvancedXPFixer may not be for everyone. Each manual AdvancedXPFixer removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic AdvancedXPFixer removal process.

AdvancedXPFixer can be removed manually by following the steps below.

1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
3. Locate AdvancedXPFixer in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find AdvancedXPFixer, you can continue to step 5.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
7. Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AXPFixer
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AXPFixer
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “AXPFixer”

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing AdvancedXPFixer. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.

   Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process

   

9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with AdvancedXPFixer from your computer.

   msvcr71.dll
   msvcp71.dll
   MFC71ENU.DLL
   MFC71.dll
   AdvancedXPFixerInstaller.exe
   AXPFixerSkin.dll
   AXPFixer.exe

   If you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.

   If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with AdvancedXPFixer, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.

   Image 2. Select “Safe Mode with Networking”

   

10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with AdvancedXPFixer by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\AdvancedXPFixer folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.

11. Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed AdvancedXPFixer completely from your computer. If you find that AdvancedXPFixer is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic AdvancedXPFixer removal process.

Automatically Remove AdvancedXPFixer

Automatically remove AdvancedXPFixer for free. Free automatic AdvancedXPFixer removal process.

Do you wish to automatically remove AdvancedXPFixer from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove AdvancedXPFixer from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic AdvancedXPFixer removal process below. Each step is designed to aid in the use of the program SmitfraudFix, which is a free tool created by S!Ri to remove parasites such as AdvancedXPFixer. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove AdvancedXPFixer completely. These instructions are provided as a guide and are to be used at your own risk.

1. Download the SmitfraudFix tool to your computer by using our free download link here. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.

   Image 1. Save SmitfraudFix.exe

   

2. Restart your computer into safe mode. Safe mode will allow malicious files that are normally loaded into memory to be easily deleted by the SmitfraudFix program. Do you want to learn how to boot into safe mode? If so, you can follow our process on how to boot into safe mode here.

3. After booting into safe mode, double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon that should be located on your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. Option number 2 should be selected once the program starts.

   Image 2. Click on SmitfraudFix.exe icon

   

4. After SmitfraudFix performs the initial removal processes it will ask you “Do you want to clean the registry?” Select Y for yes.

   Image 3. For “Do you want to clean the registry?,” select Y for yes

   

5. Once SmitfraudFix has finished the registry clean you can restart your computer now.
6. AdvancedXPFixer should be removed from your computer. If not, you can start the automatic removal process over. It may take more than one try in some rare cases.

There’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix will remove all files due to the complex nature of new spyware files that are ever-changing. If necessary, you may need to get help from a person who knows about computer and spyware.

(Disclaimers: These instructions are provided to you for free and to be used at your own risk. The free removal process for AdvancedXPFixer is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)