Title: SystemDefender

Type: Malware

Remove SystemDefender. Removal instructions

Also known as: System Defender

Severity scale:

(70 / 100)

SystemDefender is a rogue anti-spyware program released on September 21, 2007. SystemDefender usually makes its way to your computer via Trojans and browser security holes, but may also be downloaded and installed manually. When active, SystemDefender uses scare tactics, such as falsified scan reports and system notifications to get users to buy the full version. It may even load message "Your privacy is in danger. Download privacy protection software now" instead of desktop wallpaper in order to scare people.

SystemDefender is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it, if you have it - remove it and block SystemDefender's domain using your HOSTS file.

Related files: .protected, SystemDefender.pkg, SystemDefender.exe, SystemDefender.db, program.info

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SystemDefender manual removal:

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Kill processes:
SystemDefender.exe

HELP:
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_USERS\Software\SystemDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SystemDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SystemDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"SystemDefender" = ""C:\Program Files\SystemDefender\SystemDefender.exe" hide"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
program.info SystemDefender.db SystemDefender.exe SystemDefender.pkg .protected

HELP:
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Information added: 2007-12-17 11:02:55
Information updated: 2011-03-13 19:03:36

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