How do I keep the IE Defender popup from occuring?

Question

I have not downloaded IE Defender but I keep getting a pop-up that says I may have a new version of the Trojan virus. I know that I don't though. Has anyone else had this problem? How do I get this notification message to stop? Its really annoying.

Answer 1

How To Remove Ie Defender (removal Instructions)



http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114240.html



The IE Defender infection is a Browser Helper Object installed in your Internet Explorer browser that hijacks searches you input into the Google and Yahoo search engines. These hijacked searches will state that you are infected and that you need to install the IE Defender rogue anti-spyware program. You will also receive popups that state you are infected when browsing the web. The reality is that all of these messages and alerts are fake and should be ignored.



Download free McAfee siteAdvisor:



http://www.siteadvisor.com/

Answer 2

Yes. You have been infected with IE Defender. Do NOT pay attention to any of the pop-ups and alerts your computer is displaying right now. IE Defender is a rogue anti-spyware application that displays exaggerated security alerts difficult to close in an attempt to trick you into purchasing the full IEDefender version.

Your web browser is hijacked, error messages will appear when doing a search, stating that you’re infected with spyware and that you need to download IEDefender to solve your problem. This is not true. IE Defender is just trying to trick you into purchasing the full version of the program. If you click on the IE Defender fake message, you’ll be directed to IE Defender’s homepage.

I suggest you get rid of IE Defender before more damages occur. Try a free removal tool first, like SmitfraudFix, if this doesn't work, then try a paid one.

Answer 3

How To Remove Ie Defender (removal Instructions)

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114240.html#removal



1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html

2. Run the vundo and combo fix

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html



3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html



and superantispyware

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html

to get rid of the nasties



4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html

download and run McAfee Avert Stinger

Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/stinger.htm



5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/clean-up-tools-to-prevent-people-from.html

Also install internet explorer 7 which is now free for everyone oct2007

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/10/internet-explorer-7-available-now-to.html

This should stop 50% of the spyware and popups attacking your computer



WHAT DO YOU DO IF EVERYTHING FAILS TO REMOVE THE SPYWARE or You are not sure your computer is spyware and virus free?

If everything fails to get the nasty spyware removed let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html



Wiping your computer clean is NOT the solution.

Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is NOT the solution .



TAKE A STAND NOW!

IT's YOUR COMPUTER !!

Answer 4

IE Defender is a very tough malware to remove but it can be done manually. The procedure is here:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=114240&view=findpost&p=649309

You will need to scroll down to: "Removal Instructions for IE Defender:'



Good luck.

Answer 5

IEDefender is an extremely dangerous rogue software created by programmers from Russia. It may be installed manually (from www.iedefender.com) or using security holes. Once the IEDefender is installed, it will start showing fake security messages that your system is in danger and will trick you into buying its full version. IEDefender may steal your secret information (passwords, credit card numbers, PayPal accounts). IEDefenders work may damage Windows registry and cause system slowdowns and crashes. It may be difficult to remove IEDefender manually because it loads on every Windows startup and has an ability to renew itself if you try to remove it.

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here are manual removal instructions:

Answer 6

I have the same problem I cant figure out what to do about it.