Remove WinDefender. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: WinDefender
Also known as: Win Defender, Win Defender 2008, WinDefender 2008
Type: Malware
Severity scale:WinDefender severity is 67  (67 / 100)
 
WinDefender malware is usually presented as official security tool by Microsoft dedicated to protect Windows XP or Windows Vista users. This kind of advertising is misleading as Win Defender has nothing to do with Microsoft products and it’s not a security tool at all. Win Defender is a corrupt anti-spyware.

WinDefender 2008 infects computers when users install fake video codecs that are actually trojans. Once Win Defender reaches victim’s computer, it offers computer protection for a certain price. It uses intimidating tactic to convince people that they need a security tool. WinDefender usually loads “Threat detected” reports and constantly redirects web-browser to WinDefender’s website. Avoid this fraud at all costs! Paid version of Win Defender 2008 is the same pop-ups loading malware as trial version.


Related files: Web.url, WDefDemo.exe, vfile, Uninstall_st_st_.exe, Uninstall.exe, temp, svo.scf, support.url, siren.wav, Rules.txt, rules, reserve.dat, options.xml, manual.url, HOSTS.hst, FwHookDrv.sys, data.dat, [Random Name].tmp, delwdef2008.bat, Launch WinDefender 2008.lnk, WinDefender2008Installer.exe

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

Automatic WinDefender removal:

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WinDefender manual removal:

Kill processes:
WinDefender2008Installer.exe WDefDemo.exe Uninstall.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinDefender2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinDefender2008.com
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinDefender2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “WinDefender2008″
Delete files:
c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\data.dat c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\FwHookDrv.sys c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\HOSTS.hst c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\options.xml c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\reserve.dat c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\Rules.txt c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\siren.wav c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\svo.scf c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\Uninstall.exe c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\Uninstall_st_st_.exe c:\\Program Files\\WinDefender 2008\\WDefDemo.exe %UserProfile%\\Local Settings\\Temp\\delwdef2008.bat
Delete directories:
c:\Program Files\WinDefender 2008
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\WinDefender 2008 Unregistered

Other programs to remove WinDefender:

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

Information added: 26/08/08
Information updated: 08/10/08

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