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How to remove Desktop Defender 2010 (Uninstall instructions)

Desktop Defender 2010 is a rogue antispyware program from the same family as Contraviro and UnVirex. Once installed it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically when Windows starts. Immediately after launch, Desktop Defender 2010 will begin to scan your PC and display scan results that state the computer is infected with numerous infections, in order to trick you into thinking that your computer is infected. It hopes that you will then buy a full version of Desktop Defender 2010. It is important to know that all of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them.

Desktop Defender 2010

Desktop Defender 2010 stops security Windows services: Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), Security Center and Automatic Updates. Also Desktop Defender 2010 contains siglsp.dll file that will hijack Winsock LSP to watch the network traffic.

While Desktop Defender 2010 is running your computer will display nag screens and fake security alerts from Windows task bar. Some of the alerts:

Spyware Warning
Your online guard helps to stop unauthorized
changes to your computer

Antispyware software warning
Your computer is infected with spyware and malware.
Last scan results: 37 infected files found!
Click this notification to fix the problem.

However, all of these warnings are a fake and should be ignored! If your PC is infected with the rogue, then use these removal instructions below, which will remove Desktop Defender 2010 and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.
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How to remove Volcano Security Suite (Uninstall instructions)

Volcano Security Suite is a new rogue antispyware program from the same family as Windows System Defender and Windows Enterprise Defender. It is installed from fake “Free Spyware Scanner” that displays that your computer is infected with variety of threats and that you must install the software to clean your computer. The software is a trojan that will install Volcano Security Suite and create numerous files with random names that are made to appear as infections, but are in reality harmless.

Once Volcano Security Suite is installed, it configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. Once running, Volcano Security Suite will begin to scan the computer and list previously created files as infections to trick you to buy the paid version of the software. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them.

Volcano Security Suite

While Volcano Security Suite is running, it blocks Task Manager and legitimate antivirus and antispyware programs (Kaspersky Antivirus, DrWeb, AdAware, McAfee, Norton AV, …). Your computer will display fake warning and fake security alerts from your Windows task bar. Some of the alerts:

System alert
Potentially harmful programs have been detected on your
system and need to be dealt with immediately. Click here to
remove them with Volcano Security Suite.

Warning! Your computer is infected
Warning! Found!
Threat detected:
File name: LEGACY_TRUSTWARRIORSVC

Volcano Security Suite can be safely removed from your computer along with any other trojan infections if the proper steps are taken. Use the free instructions below to remove Volcano Security Suite and any associated malware from your computer.
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How to remove Windows System Defender (Uninstall instructions)

Windows System Defender is a new rogue antispyware program from VirusDoctor family as Windows Enterprise Defender. It is distributed through the use of trojans. Just like most fake antispyware Windows System Defender will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts informing the user that their computer is infected. This tactic is to trick the user into purchasing the full licensed version.

During installation, Windows System Defender configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. In addition the program creates some files with random names which later during the scan will determine as trojans and spyware. It then scans your computer for supposed spyware and malware and displays a list of the items found. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them.

Windows System Defender

While Windows Enterprise Defender is running you will also see numerous security notifications appear from your Windows task bar. It will state that your computer is infected or is under attack by an Internet virus. You should ignore all the warnings that the rogue gives you and remove it from your computer. Use these free instructions below to remove Windows System Defender and any associated malware from your computer.
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How to remove ShieldSafeness (Uninstall instructions)

ShieldSafeness is a rogue antispyware program that uses malware and trojans to distribute itself. This trojan will download and install ShieldSafeness after that it will create a lot of harmless files with random names and will register ShieldSafeness in the Windows registry to run automatically when Windows starts.

ShieldSafeness

Once running, ShieldSafeness will begin to scan your computer and list previously created files as infections to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected in order to trick you to buy the paid version of the software. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them!

While ShieldSafeness is running your computer will show nag screens, fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar that stats that your computer is infected by spyware or being attacked by an Internet Virus. An example:

Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your
critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click
here to register your copy of ShieldSafeness and remove spyware
threats from your PC.

The same trojan that installs ShieldSafeness will also install a trojan that shows a fake Windows Security Center that will recommend you register the software. However, all of these alerts are a fake and like scan false results should be ignored! If your computer is infected with ShieldSafeness, then use these removal instructions below, which will remove ShieldSafeness and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.
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How to remove SoftStronghold (Uninstall instructions)

SoftStronghold is a new rogue antispyware program from WiniGuard scareware family. It is installed from fake online spyware scanners that shows that your computer is infected and you must install a software to remove all threats. The software is a trojan! Once downloaded and run, it will install SoftStronghold, create a lot of harmless files with random names and set SoftStronghold to run automatically every time, when you start your computer.

SoftStronghold

Once running, SoftStronghold will start to scan your computer and list previously created files as spyware and malware to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected in order to trick you to purchase a full (paid) version of the software. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them!

The same trojan that installs SoftStronghold will display nag screens, fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar, that your PC is infected or being attacked by an Internet Virus. An example:

Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your
critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click
here to register your copy of SoftStronghold and remove
spyware threats from your PC.

The trojan also will show a screen that looks like Windows Security Center. It will recommend you register the SoftStronghold. However, all of these alerts are a fake and like scan false results should be ignored! If your computer is infected with SoftStronghold, then use these removal instructions below, which will remove SoftStronghold and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.
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How to remove Internet Antivirus Pro (Uninstall instructions)

Internet Antivirus Pro is widely spread rogue antispyware program that uses fake online spyware scanners and trojans to distribute itself. When the trojan is run, it will download and install Internet Antivirus Pro. After that the trojan registers Internet Antivirus Pro in the Windows registry to run automatically when Windows loads.

Immediately after launch, Internet Antivirus Pro will begin to scan your computer and display scan results that state the PC is infected with numerous infections, in order to trick you into thinking that your computer is infected. It hopes that you will then buy a full version of the rogue. It is important to know that all of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them.

Internet Antivirus Pro

The same trojan that installs Internet Antivirus Pro will also install a trojan that blocks user access to security websites (malwarebytes.org for example) and hijacks google search results. While Internet Antivirus Pro is running, you will be shown nag screens, fake security alerts, notifications from Windows task bar and other pop-ups. Some of the alerts:

Internet Antivirus Pro
System files modifcation alert!
Some critical system files of your computer were modified by
malicious program. It may cause system instability and data
loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing
threats (Recommended).

Internet Antivirus Pro Firewall Alert
Internet Antivirus Pro Firewall has blocked a program
from accessing the Internet
Internet Explorer is injected with worm Lsas.Blaster.Keyloger.

Internet Antivirus Pro
Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.BrowserDeath activity detected. It is spyware that
attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozill
Firefox, Opera and other programs, including logins and
passwords from online banking sessions, eBay, PayPal…

System Alert
Your PC is still infected with dangerous viruses. Activate
antivirus protection to prevent data loss and to avoid the
theft of your credit card details. Click here to activate
protection.

However, all of these alerts and pop-ups are a fake and like scan false results should be ignored! If you are infected with Internet Antivirus Pro, then use these removal instructions below, which will remove Internet Antivirus Pro and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.
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How to remove SoftVeteran (Uninstall instructions)

SoftVeteran is a new rogue antispyware program from WiniGuard family as SoftCop. It is installed through the use of trojans. When the trojan is run, it will create a lot of harmless files with random names and will download and install SoftVeteran onto your PC. Also the trojan will set SoftVeteran to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. When SoftVeteran is installed and run, it will perform a scan of your computer and list previously created files as threats that will not be fixed unless you first purchase the software. All of these threats are fake, so you can safely ignore them.

SoftVeteran

While SoftVeteran is running, it will display nag screens, fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Like scan false results, these alerts and warnings are all fake and should be ignored. Also SoftVeteran will show a fake Windows Security Center. All alerts and fake Windows Security Center will suggest you purchase SoftVeteran to protect yourself. Please do not be fooled into buying it. Instead of doing so, follow these SoftVeteran removal instructions below in order to remove this infection and any associated malware from your computer for free.
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How to remove Conflicker.B spam-trojan (Uninstall instructions)

Conflicker.B spam-trojan is a trojan that installs Antivirus Pro 2010 (rogue antispyware program) and displays fake security alerts on compromised computer. This trojan infects computers via spam emails with header “Conflicker.B Infection Alert”. The contents of the SPAM email is:

Dear Microsoft Customer,

Starting 18/10/2009 the ‘Conficker’ worm began infecting Microsoft customers unusually rapidly. Microsoft has been advised by your Internet provider that your network is infected.

To counteract further spread we advise removing the infection using an antispyware program. We are supplying all effected Windows Users with a free system scan in order to clean any files infected by the virus.

Please install attached file to start the scan. The process takes under a minute and will prevent your files from being compromised. We appreciate your prompt cooperation.

Regards,
Microsoft Windows Agent #2 (Hollis)
Microsoft Windows Computer Safety Division

The email contains an attachment named “install.zip”. The zip file contains a file called install.exe that a trojan-downloader. Once install.exe is run, it will display a lot of fake security alerts that says “Windows has detected an infection” and will download and install the fake security program (rogue antispyware) called Antivirus Pro 2010.

It is important to know that Antivirus Pro 2010 is fake, does not offer any protection to computer and uses false scan results, fake security alerts, nag screens in order to scare you to buy the paid version of the software. If your computer is infected, then use these removal instructions below, which will remove Conflicker.B spam-trojan, Antivirus Pro 2010 and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.
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How to remove SoftCop (Uninstall instructions)

SoftCop is a new rogue antispyware (fake antivirus) program from WiniGuard family as SoftSoldier. It is is distributed through the use of trojan. This trojan will install SoftCop and create a lot of harmless files with random names. When SoftCop is installed it will be set to start automatically when Windows loads. Once running, SoftCop will begin to scan your computer and list previously created files as infections to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected in order to trick you to buy the paid version of the software. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them!

SoftCop

While SoftCop is running your computer will show false security alerts and nag screens, that your computer is infected by spyware or being attacked by an Internet Virus. An example:

Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your
critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click
here to register your copy of SoftCop and remove spyware
threats from your PC.

SoftCop also will show a fake Windows Security Center that will recommend you register the software. However, all of these alerts are a fake and like scan false results should be ignored! It is important to know that SoftCop is fake and does not offer any protection to computer! If your computer is infected with SoftCop, then use these removal instructions below, which will remove SoftCop and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.
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How to remove PC Scout (Uninstall instructions)

PC Scout is a new rogue antispyware program from same family as Active Security and Protection System. It is distributed through the use of trojans. Like other fake antispyware software, PC Scout uses false and exaggerated scan results, fake security alerts, nag screens in order to scare you to buy the paid version of the software. It is important to know that PC Scout is fake (scareware) and does not offer any protection to computer!

When PC Scout is installed and run, it will configure itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer, after that it will perform a scan of your computer. PC Scout will list a variety of threats that will not be fixed unless you first purchase the program. All of these threats are fake or exaggerated, so you can safely ignore them.

PC Scout

If your computer infected with PC Scout, then use these free instructions below to remove PC Scout and any associated malware from your computer.
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