I have downloaded avast, and it has helped but one still remains it is called (XP Cleaner) and I can not get rid of it. Also some how my "task manager" has been blocked. How do I get back into that? It keeps telling me "Task manager has been blocked by administrator" but I am the administrator, I am not on a network, and I am the only one who uses my computer. Please help…. 
Sorry I should have mentioned I can't find XP Cleaner in my add\remove programs.
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1 mrrockford // May 3, 2008
Howdy,
Here is a step by step set of instructions designed to help you clean up your system.
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
and here is a list of free software to help you design your own Security Suite and to help keep you from getting infected again.
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Roll_your_own_Free_Security_Suite
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2 yo mamma // May 3, 2008
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Uninstall XPCleaner
a) Click Start > Settings > Control Panel or Start > Control Panel (this varies with the operating system).
b) In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
c) Click XPCleaner to remove.
d) Click Add/Remove, Change/Remove, or Remove (this varies with the operating system). Follow the prompts.
4. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]
5. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
6. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following registry entry:
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
\”XP Cleaner” = “C:\Program Files\XP Cleaner\xpc.exe”
Navigate to and delete the following registry subkey:
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\XP Cleaner
7. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
8. In order to make sure that threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software.
3 heebus_jeebus // May 3, 2008
First, get rid of that XPCleaner.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is said to remove XPCleaner. This procedure provides a link to and tells how to use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
> How to remove XPCleaner: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic131823.html
And I would follow that up with Superantispyware to remove any other malware that may be lurking.
> Superantispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Then check into this:
Task Manager Has Been Disabled By Your Administrator
Step by Step Methods for Fixing Task Manager
> http://www.pchell.com/support/taskmanagerdisabled.shtml
Good Luck.
4 Michael D // May 3, 2008
1. Scan your computer with a complete scan with the FREE Dr.Web CureIt! Utility
http://www.freedrweb.com/cureit/
2. Run the vundo and combo fix
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html
3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html
and superantispyware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html
to get rid of the nasties
4. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html
then add the two add-ons to make your firefox bullet proof
A. Adblock Plus
Works with: Firefox Firefox: 1.5 – 3.0b5pre
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865
B. NoScript
Firefox: 1.5 – 3.0b5pre
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/722/
5 malware_expert // May 3, 2008
try manual removal instructions
6 Tank // May 3, 2008
Go to http://www.spywareremover-download.com
Download Spywareremover for free.
Not only does spywareRemover get rid of the malicious spyware & adware that have invaded your system, it also prevents infestations from reoccurring. SPYwareRemover will keep your computer's performance at its best and it will protect your privacy and your identity.
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