XPVirusProtection (XP Virus Protection, XP VirusProtection, XPVirus Protection) is the latest rogue optimization software that was designed to display false and exaggerated results, as a means to coerce a user into purchasing the full version software. XPVirusProtection is installed under deceptive pretences, infiltrating the user’s PC without their approval or knowledge. XPVirusProtection is advertised through the use of advertisements that pretend to be online scanners. XPVirusProtection then prompts the user to download and install XPVirusProtection, so as to attempt to create a solution and fix the user’s computer. These scanners, though, are also scams and have no way of knowing what is running on your computer and thus can be ignored. Should a user actually download and install XPVirusProtection, then the program will start every time your computer is rebooted. Once started, it will scan your computer and state that your computer can run more efficiently if you purchase XPVirusProtection and let it optimize your computer. In fact, it has been shown that by just having XPVirusProtection running on your computer can make your computer slower and run less efficiently. XPVirusProtection is particularly damaging to a computer system, once it has fully embedded itself within the PC’s system, therefore it is given a high priority security risk status by many computer analysts.