Question:
How do I get rid of system Defender?
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2009-11-19 13:36:11 UTC
There's this shitty *** "system defender" faux security malware **** that's on my computer (for some reason ever since I wiped my computer I've been getting one of these fake security malware things at least once a month) But usually malwarebytes takes care of it.

Now it doesn't. Like I did a quick scan at first (700+ things popped up as infected) and deleted them all, then I did a full scan and 700+ things popped up again. I deleted them yet security defender is still on my computer.

apparently malwarebytes isn't deleting ANYTHING. I just did a quick scan for the second time and the same 757ish problems came up.

It's not affecting it TERRIBLY, like I can still do most stuff while it's here (for some reason my cntrl + alt + delete isn't working though), but it's still annoying to have. It's now really annoying to have; I cannot open some things I downloaded now. (It's like it doesn't even recognized I clicked on it. There's no pop up that says "hey this might be bad for your computer" there's just nothing. Nothing happens)

Also when I scan that security defender directly into malwarebytes it says it's clean.
Five answers:
2009-11-19 14:08:02 UTC
Check out this guide, all free tools. @
2009-11-19 22:26:33 UTC
I know its little bit bulky but it will really resolve your issue.

Follow the instructions given below:

Step 1. If you have a printer, make sure to print out this tutorial. If you do not have a printer, save this tutorial, go out to a copy center and print it out there. If you do not have a printer and do not want to go out, then use the pen and paper method: grab a pen and a piece of paper and write down the instruction presented in the steps below. In the process of eliminating Windows System Defender from your machine you will need to shut down the browser. And since this will also shut down the tutorial, you need to know what you should do next.



Step 2. You will have to install Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. In this regard you need to download the software’s setup executable. Just click this link and save the .exe file on your computer (preferably on your desktop).



Step 3. Double click the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware setup executable. It should be on the desktop under the name mbam-setup. This will launch the installation process. If you already know how to install a piece of software, proceed to step 4. If you do not know how to do this, we’ll walk you though it all:







- The Select Setup Language window should have popped up. By default, the language in which the software will be installed is set to English, but you can change this. The software provides support for 30+ languages. After selecting the language of your choice, click OK. It would be best to just leave it set to English though.







- The Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Setup Wizard will now popup. Just click Next.







- You will be presented with the License Agreement. Click I accept the agreement and then click Next. If you do not accept the agreement you will not be able to continue.







- Keep clicking Next until you get to the Ready to install window. Now click Install. After the installation process completes click Finish. Do not uncheck the boxes next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware or Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.































Step 4. The Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware application will launch automatically. The Perform quick scan option should be checked by default – if it isn’t then check it and then click Scan. You are well advised to close all running apps before clicking scan. This will ensure the scan for Windows System Defender will complete swiftly.







Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will start scanning your files for signs of Windows System Defender. This may take a while, so be patient. It all depends on how powerful your computer is and how many files Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has to scan.







When the scan for Windows System Defender is complete you will be presented with a notification box. Click OK to close the notification box and go to the main Scanner screen. Click Show Results and you will be presented with a list of all the infected files Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected.











Step 5. Click Remove Selected and Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will remove all the infected files it has detected. It may be necessary to restart your computer in order to remove some of these files. After Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is done removing all the infected files, it will open Notepad and present the scan log to you. You can review the log at your leisure – save it If you want.







Step 6. Close Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and you’re done. No traces of Windows System Defender should be left on your computer.



Manual removal guide



Using Task Manager, shut down and remove the processes:





SICKBOY.exe

FS.exe

WS83b.exe





Access the Windows Registry Editor and delete the following registry keys:





HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerSearchScopes "URL" => "http://search-gala.com/?&uid=222&q={searchTerms}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerDownload "RunInvalidSignatures" => "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "Windows System Defender"





Locate and delete the following files:





%UserProfile%Application DataWindows System Defender

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60WSDDSys

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60WS83b.exe

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a608727.mof

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60mozcrt19.dll

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60sqlite3.dll

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60WSD.ico

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication Data61a60WSDDSysvd952342.bd

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataWSDDSys

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataWSDDSyswsd.cfg

%UserProfile%Application DataMicrosoftInternet ExplorerQuick LaunchWindows System Defender.lnk

%UserProfile%Application DataWindows System Defendercookies.sqlite

%UserProfile%DesktopWindows System Defender.lnk

%UserProfile%RecentANTIGEN.dll
ilknur K
2009-11-19 22:36:58 UTC
The Best way to Remove Virus,all Trojans,Malware,Spyware, Worm,Pop Up,Hijack Web browser and all Rogue Fake Anti-virus in you Computer is Restart You Computer Safe Mode with Networking:



1. Log out and reboot your machine.

2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.

3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.

4. Login. If the malware has changed your password, try logging in as Administrator. By default, Administrator has no password.

5. The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different.

Then in The Safe With Networking .Download and Scan By Using Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10997763

Download and Scan By Using Super Anti-Spyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/



Download and Scan By using Norman Malware Cleaner Press here http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=5450&file=1&evp=6980e63d4e482f0670e991265b3250e7



Download ATF is a new, freeware, temporary file cleaner for Windows, IE, Firefox and Opera with a simple, easy-to-use interface.



The main screen allows the user to either clean all temporary files, or select files for cleaning. The program also knows if Firefox and or Opera is being used, and gives the option of cleaning the temporary files associated with those applications.



ATF Cleaner provides the user with a window showing the total bytes freed upon completion. The program is small (36kb), quick to run and no installation required. to Download ATF Cleaner press this link http://majorgeeks.com/ATF_Cleaner_d4949.html



6. When you're finished Remove Virus, Malware, Trojan, Worm, rogue virus and Spyware log out and reboot back into normal mode
2009-11-20 11:01:50 UTC
I suggest you follow the link provided, and check out the information provided on how to remove this PC parasite:



http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-8473en.html



Remember to also ensure your antivirus application is up to date and fully functional at all times!
the computer doctor
2009-11-19 21:45:59 UTC
go to safe mode with red and download system mechanic


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