Xp anti spyware cannot run exe

This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Download the EXE File Association Fix to your desktop, unzip the file and apply it using the instructions from the top of the page, then reboot and test. How satisfied are you with this reply?

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The rogue also uses this method of running to block the ability to run any programs, including antivirus and antispyware applications. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them.

However, all of these alerts are fake and like false scan results should be ignored. As you can see, XP AntiSpyware XP Antivirus Pro is created with one purpose to scare you into thinking that your computer in danger as method to trick you into purchasing the full version of the program.

If your computer is infected with this malware, then most importantly, do not purchase it! Remove the rogue from your computer as soon as possible. Click Start, Run. Type command and press Enter. Type notepad as shown below. Save this as fix. Double Click fix. Reboot your computer.

Close all programs and Windows on your computer. Double Click mbam-setup. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient. When the scan is complete, click OK , then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of infected items similar as shown below. Note: list of infected items may be different than what is shown in the image below. When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note 2: if you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum. Note 3: your current antispyware and antivirus software let the infection through? Author: Myantispyware team. Myantispyware is an information security website created in