Remove Desktop Protector 2010. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: Desktop Protector 2010
Also known as: DesktopProtector2010
Type: Spyware
Severity scale:Desktop Protector 2010 severity is 75  (75 / 100)
 
Desktop Protector 2010 is a misleading security application that is closely connected to infamous Desktop Defender 2010 malware. Just like its relative program, DesktopProtector2010 uses the same GUI and malicious tactics trying to get unsuspecting PC users into giving their money away. This rogueware pretends to be a reputable application and offers its paid services for fixing all the security issues detected, so if you have already purchased so called “licensed” version of Desktop Protector 2010, you must remember that removing it from your computer is urgently needed.

DesktopProtector2010 appears to be just one more classically created rogue anti-spyware which breaks into through the help of Trojan viruses without any consent of a user. Once inside, malware starts everytime computer boots up and floods the desktop with tons of fake spyware detection reports. Every message informs the user about various threats detected and asks its victims to make a payment for their removal. Don’t follow any suggestion generated by Desktop Protector 2010! This program also imitates scanning the system for viruses and undoubtedly detects hundreds of them. Additionally, the whole bunch of trojans, worms and other malware are reported for the user by loading various pop-up ads, alerts and security notifications.

All this brainwashing, initiated by Desktop Protector 2010, is done just for making people scared and start thinking about a "reputable" anti-spyware program. So called “full” or “licensed” version of this badware does not even exist, so purchasing Desktop Protector 2010 is equal throwing your money out. Please, do NOT support the scammers! Use a reputable antispyware and delete Desktop Protector 2010!




Related files: tdidis32.sys, tdifw_drv_WLH.sys, pthreadVC2.dll, msvcp71.dll, IEAddon.dll, AF.dll, tdifw_drv_WXP.sys, shellext.dll, msvcr71.dll, mfc71.dll, Desktop Protector 2010.exe, Uninstall.exe, siglsp.dll, MyTaskMgrDll.dll, mfc71enu.dll, hjengine.dll

Desktop Protector 2010 properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Desktop Protector 2010 removal:

remover for Desktop Protector 2010

Desktop Protector 2010 manual removal:

Kill processes:
uninstall.exe Desktop Protector 2010.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\IEAddon.DLL
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEAddon.StatusBarPane.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Desktop Protector 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\tdifw_drv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\tdidis32.sys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\tdidis32.sys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon “Shell” = “C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\Desktop Protector 2010.exe”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{C0E56AC2-9F72-436E-B6E7-AEC28AF9E4EB}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEAddon.StatusBarPane
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{3ED0E410-5C8E-47B6-A75D-D10B886E903C}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Protector 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Desktop Protector 2010?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Enum\Root\LEGACY_TDIDIS32.SYS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{08EEC6AD-7486-487F-89B7-5A3716DDAE14}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drives\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{5B184B9D-B7BD-4FEA-8D1F-5E27182206A5}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform “Desktop Protector 2010?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root\LEGACY_TDIDIS32.SYS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_TDIDIS32.SYS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TDIDIS32.sys

Unregister DLLs:
AF.dll IEAddon.dll msvcp71.dll MFC71.dll msvcr71.dll shellext.dll pthreadVC2.dll hjengine.dll MFC71ENU.dll MyTaskMgrDll.dll siglsp.dll

Delete files:
hjengine.dll MFC71ENU.DLL MyTaskMgrDll.dll siglsp.dll uninstall.exe Desktop Protector 2010.exe MFC71.dll msvcr71.dll shellext.dll tdifw_drv_WXP.sys AF.dll IEAddon.dll msvcp71.dll pthreadVC2.dll tdifw_drv_WLH.sys tdidis32.sys

Other programs to remove Desktop Protector 2010:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 05/01/10
Information updated: 05/01/10

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