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XP Protector 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that will appear to be a scanner and remover of malicious software (malware).  In fact, this program cannot scan or remove any programs, much less malware.  The only thing this program can do is give you malware.  It is a trick that has become common with the Internet becoming such a daily need for individuals.  We are so afraid of something happening to our computers that we are easily scared into believing that something may be wrong and that we must trust those who offer to help.

The problem with having malware is that these programs will not only slow down your computer, but will attempt to steal any kind of information from your computer that can make the programmers money.  This includes your credit card information.

The Trojan horses that malware uses enables programs like XP Protector 2009 to hide in temporary files that often are labeled deceivingly.  The files will look like they are essential to your computer's operation and you will be afraid to delete them—you're lucky if you even notice that they are there.  Once they are hidden, they can do things like record your key strokes so that any personal information you type into an online form or email can be sent back to the programmers for their own personal use.

This is not the only way they will get you, either.  XP Protector 2009 will download onto your computer through a spam email that links you to the download or through websites that offer you a free scan of your system to check for malware.  Once you click the download or free scan, you will have XP Protector 2009.  You will know for sure when security alerts pop up asking you to run the scan.  The scan will only be a list of your temporary files that they claim are corrupted.  These files are not corrupted.  All it takes is one malware program to cause your computer serious problems, so more than one would make it impossible for your computer to run.

After the scan results are shown, though, XP Protector 2009 will offer you a chance to purchase their full version of the program, which they claim will remove the malware for you.  This is only a ploy for your money, because XP Protector 2009 cannot scan or remove any types of programs.

So now that you have XP Protector 2009 on your computer, you need to get rid of it immediately.  Do your homework and find a company that can offer you a 100% guarantee on their services.  You need to be confident that you can hire someone that will really rid you of this malware.  If you try to do it yourself, inevitably, you will miss some of the files due to the Trojan horses that rename files to hide.  So get help, and get rid of XP Protector 2009 immediately.  You know the risks of keeping it around, so do not hesitate.

Carl runs a site devoted to helping you rid your computer from all sorts of spyware and malware at http://www.spyzooka.com/

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