Title: AV Defender

Type: Rogue Antispyware

Remove AV Defender. Removal instructions

Also known as: AVDefender

Severity scale:

(61 / 100)

AV Defender is a rogue anti-spyware program which uses fake scan results and false security warnings to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected. The main goal of this fake program is to trick you into purchasing a license of the AV Defender. In reality, though, when you purchase AV Defender it doesn't provide any protection at all. If you have already purchased it then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Next, you should follow the removal instructions below to remove AV Defender virus from your computer either manually for free or with an automatic removal tool.

When AV Defender is installed, it will create numerous harmless files on your computer and detect those files as malware. It performs a fake scan and detects the files it had created during its installation, but not allow you to remove them until you purchase it. As you can see, this is nothing more but a scam. Don't pay for this bogus program. What is more, AVDefender will also display many fake security alerts and warnings on your computer. These warnings will state that your computer is infected with spyware, adware and other malware or that someone is trying to hack your computer. These alerts, like the fake infections, can be safe ignored.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware, please use the removal instructions below to remove AV Defender from the system as soon as possible. Don't forget to scan your PC with at least one reputable anti-spyware program such as Spyware Doctor.

Related files: track.wid, AV Defender.lnk, advanceddefender.exe, base.wdb, baseadd.wdb, conf.wcf, quarant.wdb, certofsystem.exe, explorers.exe, microsoftdefend.dll, regp.exe, secureit.com, spoos.exe, winscent.exe

AV Defender properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic AV Defender removal:

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Note: Tested and Confirmed means that we have tested spyware remover with multiple versions of AV Defender and got the best results. There might be updated or modified version of particular parasite that require manual killing of parasite process or an update. In such case try other removers in the line.

Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

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AV Defender manual removal:

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Kill processes:
advanceddefender.exe certofsystem.exe explorers.exe regp.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AV Defender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AV Defender
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System ?�?DisableTaskMgr?�? = ?�?1?��
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "avdefender"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Unregister DLLs:
microsoftdefend.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
track.wid AV Defender.lnk advanceddefender.exe base.wdb baseadd.wdb conf.wcf quarant.wdb certofsystem.exe explorers.exe microsoftdefend.dll regp.exe secureit.com spoos.exe winscent.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Delete directories:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Microsoft PData
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AV Defender
C:\Program Files\AV Defender

Information added: 2010-07-07 07:30:49
Information updated: 2010-07-07 07:35:24

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