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How to remove Paladin Antivirus (Uninstall instructions)

Paladin Antivirus is a new rogue antispyware program from the same family of rogues as Malware Defense and Anti Malware. Nothing new here, the rogue is distributed with the help of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install Paladin Antivirus onto your computer without your permission and knowledge. The same trojan will also register the program in the Windows registry to run automatically every time when Windows loads.

During installation, Paladin Antivirus will ask you to uninstall legitimate antispyware tools (Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, AVG, etc). The following alert will be shown:

Paladin Antivirus
There is unauthorized antivirus software detected on your computer. It is recommended you to remove it, otherwise
it could conflict with Paladin Antivirus.

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How to remove SafePcAv (Uninstall instructions)

SafePcAv is a rogue antispyware program that installed through the use of trojans that come from fake online antispyware scanners or misleading websites that ask users to install a fake codec or a flash update needed to watch a video online. Once the trojan is started, it will download and install SafePcAv onto your computer and register it in the Windows registry to run automatically when you logon into Windows.

When running, SafePcAv will run a fake system scan. It states that your computer is infected numerous infections and that you should purchase the program to remove them. Of course, this is nothing more but a scam, because SafePcAv identifies harmless files as dangerous infections. So, the scan results are fake and you may easily ignore all that the rogue shows you.

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How to remove Your PC Protector (Uninstall instructions)

Your PC Protector is a new rogue antispyware program from the same family of malware as Windows Antivirus Pro and Windows Police Pro. It usually installed itself onto your computer without your permission and knowledge, through the use trojans. When the trojan is started, it will install Your PC Protector onto your computer.

During installation, Your PC Protector will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically every time when you start an application (files with “exe” extension). The rogue also uses this method of running to block the ability to run any programs, including security applications. The following alert will be shown when you try to run Notepad (and any program with “exe” extension):

Warning
Running of application is impossible.
The file C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe is infected.

Please activate your antivirus program.

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How to remove GuardWWW (Uninstall instructions)

GuardWWW is rogue antispyware application from the same WiniGuard family of rogues as MyPcSecure, PcSecureNet, etc. The program is distributed from malicious web sites through the use of trojans, which usually pretend to be flash player updates or even video codecs required to watch a video online.

When the trojan is started, it will download and install the fake antispyware application and register it in the Windows registry to run automatically when you logon into Windows. The same trojan will also create numerous files with random names in Windows system folders, which later during the scan, GuardWWW will detect as infections. Then it will ask you to purchase a full version of the program to remove them. This is of course nothing more but a scam, all of these “infections” are fake and cannot harm you computer! So you can safely ignore the scan results that GuardWWW shows you.

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How to remove Antimalware Defender (Uninstall guide)

Antimalware Defender is not legit security tool. The software is a rogue antispyware program. The rogue is distributed and installed through the use of trojans that masquerade as Security Windows Critical Update. When the trojan is started, it will display a screen that stats:

Antimalware security update for Windows XP (KB961118)
Size: 433KB
This critical update will install System Security Update 2010.01.023 (Antimalware Defender Upgrade; KB648759)

Then it will download and install Antimalware Defender onto you computer and configure it to run automatically when Windows starts.

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Windows won`t boot, run or start in Safe mode – How to restore the SafeBoot keys

If Windows won’t boot (start or run) in Safe mode, then you’ve probably got malware or the effects of malware on the computer. Some types of malware may disable Safe mode by removing the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot registry keys from Windows registry. Read below how to restore the SafeBoot keys.
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How to remove Antivirus Soft (Uninstall instructions)

Antivirus Soft is a new rogue antispyware program from the same family of malware as Antivirus Live. The program is distributed with the help of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install Antivirus Soft onto your computer and configure it to run automatically when you logon to Windows.

When Antivirus Soft is started, it will imitate a system scan and detect a lot of various infections that will not be fixed unless you first purchase the program. Important to know, all of these reported infections are fake and don’t actually exist on your computer! So you can safely ignore the scan results that Antivirus Soft gives you.

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How to remove MyPcSecure (Uninstall instructions)

MyPcSecure is a rogue antispyware program from WiniGuard family of rogues. It is usually installed through the use of trojans that pretend to be flash updates, or even video codecs required to watch an online movie.

When the trojan is installed, it will download and install MyPcSecure onto your computer and register it in the Windows registry to run automatically when Windows starts. The trojan will also create a lot of harmless files with random names in Windows and Windows\System32 folders, which later during the scan, MyPcSecure will determine as infections. Important to know that all of these infections are fake and cannot harm you computer. MyPcSecure is incapable of detecting and exterminating any computer infections. So you can safely ignore the scan results that the rogue shows you.

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How to remove Antivir 2010 (Uninstall instructions)

Antivir 2010 is a rogue antispyware program from the same family of rogues as Antivir and Alpha Antivirus. It is usually distributed through the use of trojans that come from fake antispyware online scanners. When the trojan is started, it will download and install Antivir 2010 onto your computer.

During installation, Antivir 2010 will be configured to run automatically every time when Windows starts. Once running, the rogue will imitate a system scan and report legitimate Windows files and not existing files as infections that will not be fixed unless you first purchase it. Of course, this is a scam, because Antivir 2010 is unable to detect or remove any infections. Important to know, all of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore the false scan results.

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How to remove Vista Antispyware 2010, Vista Antivirus 2010, Vista Guardian, Vista Internet Security

Vista Antispyware 2010 also known as Vista Antivirus 2010, Vista Guardian, Vista Antivirus Pro and Vista Internet Security 2010 is a rogue antispyware program that reports false infections and shows numerous fake security alerts as an attempt to trick you into buying the software. This program is installed through the use of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) onto your computer.

During installation, Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically every time when you start an application (files with “exe” extension). The rogue also uses this method of running to block the ability to run any programs, including security applications.

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How to remove PcSecureNet (Uninstall instructions)

PcSecureNet is a rogue antispyware program from WiniGuard family as PcsSecure, APcSafe, etc. It uses trojans, that come from fake antispyware online scanners or misleading websites that supposedly provide free movies, to install itself.

When the trojan is installed, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer and register it in the Windows registry to run automatically when you logon to the system. The same trojan will also drop numerous “infected” files with random names (22874hacztoo932d.bin , 169fthzef3591.exe, etc) in the Windows folders. All of these files are absolute harmlems, they cannot harm your computer, but PcSecureNet detects them as trojans, worms and malware and it won’t remove those infections unless you purchase this fake antispyware. However, this is a scam and the scan results are false. So you may safety ignore all that PcSecureNet shows you!

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How to remove XP Internet Security 2010, XP Guardian, Antivirus XP 2010

XP Internet Security 2010 also known as XP Guardian, XP AntiSpyware 2010, XP Antivirus Pro and Antivirus XP 2010 is a rogue antispyware program that reports false infections and shows fake security alerts as a method of scaring you into buying the software. The rogue is distributed through the use of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install XP Internet Security 2010 (XP Guardian or Antivirus XP 2010) onto your computer.

During installation, XP Internet Security 2010 (XP Guardian or Antivirus XP 2010) will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically every time when you start an application (files with “exe” extension). The rogue also uses this method of running to block the ability to run any programs, including security applications.

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How to remove Live Enterprise Suite (Uninstall instructions)

Live Enterprise Suite is a rogue antispyware program. It is a clone of Internet Antivirus Pro, which is also a rogue antispyware application. Live Enterprise Suite usually distributed through the use of trojans that come from malicious websites that pretend to be online malware scanners. When the trojan is started, it will download and install Live Enterprise Suite onto your computer.

During installation, Live Enterprise Suite will be configured to run automatically each time you logon into Windows. Once started, the fake security application will run a system scan and labels legitimate Windows files and not existing files as infections that will not be fixed unless you first purchase the program. Important to know, all of these reported infections are fake, so you can safely ignore the scan results that Live Enterprise Suite gives you.

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How to remove PcsSecure (Removal instructions)

PcsSecure is a rogue antispyware program from the WiniGuard family of malware. It spreads mostly with the help of trojans that come from fake online spyware scanners or misleading websites that supposedly provide free movies.

When the trojan started, it will download and install PcsSecure onto your computer and configure the rogue to run automatically when you logon into Windows. The same trojan will also create numerous fake malware files, which later during the scan, PcsSecure reports as viruses, malware, spyware, worms and trojans. Important to know, all of these files are absolutely harmless which have nothing to do with your computer. The rogue only imitates a system scan, but in reality it is unable to detect or remove any infections nor will be protect you from legitimate future threats.

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How to remove APcSafe (Uninstall instructions)

APcSafe is a rogue antispyware program that installed through the use of trojans. The trojans are mostly distributed from fake online scanners and various misleading websites that ask users to download a software that pretend to be flash player updates or even video codecs required to watch a video online.

When the trojan is started, it will download and install APcSafe onto the computer. Then it will register the rogue in the Windows register to run automatically when Windows starts. The same trojan will create a lot of fake malware files, that absolutely harmless, but APcSafe will detect them as viruses, trojans, worms and malware. Important to know, the program only imitates a system scan as an attempt to scare you you into thinking that your computer is infected with all sorts of malicious software. So, you can safety ignore the scan results!

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How to remove Desktop Security 2010 (Uninstall instructions)

Desktop Security 2010 is a rogue antispyware program. It is a clone of Total PC Defender, which is also a rogue antispyware application. Desktop Security 2010 usually installs itself onto your computer through the use of trojans that come from various misleading websites.

During installation, Desktop Security 2010 configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. Once running, the rogue will scan your computer and reports a variety of infections that can not be removed unless you pay for a paid version of the rogue. However, this is a scam, because Desktop Security 2010 is unable to detect or remove any infections. So you can safely ignore the false scan results.

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How to remove ProtectSoldier (Removal guide)

ProtectSoldier is a rogue antispyware program from WiniGuard family as APcSecure, ProtectDefender, etc. The rogue is usually promoted and installed through the use of trojans that may come from fake online malware scanners or misleading websites that supposedly provide free videos.

When the trojan is downloaded and started, it will download and install ProtectSoldier onto your computer. The trojan will also configure the rogue to run automatically when Windows starts and will drop a lot of files with random names (22874hacztoo933d.bin , 169fthzef3596.exe, …) in Windows folder. All of these files cannot harm your computer, but ProtectSoldier labels them as infections and it won’t remove those infections unless you purchase this fake antispyware. Of course, this is a scam. The scan results are false and you may safety ignore them.

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How to remove APcSecure (Uninstall instructions)

APcSecure is a rogue antispyware program. It is installed throught the use of trojans that come from fake “youtube” websites that ask users to download a fake codec or a flash player update needed to view a video online. Once the trojan is started, it will download and install APcSecure onto your computer and register it in the Windows registry by creating a registry value at the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run” to run automatically when Windows starts. The trojan will also create numerous files with random names that made to appear as infections, but in reality all of them are harmless.

When APcSecure is running, it will imitate a system scan and labels previously created files as spyware, malware and worms to make you think that your computer in danger! Then it will prompt you to pay for a full version of the rogue program to remove them. This is of course nothing more but a scam. So, you can safety ignore the scan results!

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How to remove ProtectDefender (Uninstall instructions)

ProtectDefender is not a legitimate security tool. It is a rogue antispyware program that installed through the use of trojans that pretend to be flash player updates or even video codecs required to watch a video online.

When the trojan is started, it will download and install ProtectDefender onto your computer and register it in the Windows registry to run automatically when Windows loads. The trojan will also create a lot of files with random names, which are actually harmless but will be later, during the scan, “detected” by ProtectDefender as worms, spyware and malware. However, this is a scam! All of these “infections” cannot harm you computer, ProtectDefender only imitates system scan to scare you into thinking that your computer in danger!

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How to remove ArmorDefender (Uninstall instructions)

ArmorDefender is a rogue antispyware program that installed through the use of trojans that come from fake online malware scanners. Once the trojan is running, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer and will register it in the Windows system registry to run automatically every time when computer loads.

When ArmorDefender is installed, it will start a system scan and reports a lot of infections, then you will be asked to pay for a so-called “full” version of the program. Of course, these infections are all fake, it just uses the real names of infections to make the scam look more realistic. The only real infection is ArmorDefender!

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