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Home › Rogue Anti Spyware › Tutorials - HowTo › How to remove Malware Destructor 2009 (Uninstall instructions)

How to remove Malware Destructor 2009 (Uninstall instructions)

Myantispyware team June 19, 2009     2 Comments    

Malware Destructor 2009 also known as Malware Destructor is a rogue antispyware program from Virus Doctor rogue family (Fast Antivirus 2009, Malware Catcher 2009, Extra Antivirus, Virus Sweeper, Ultra Antivir2009, Virus Alert, Virus Melt, etc). During installation, Malware Destructor 2009 configures itself to run automatically every time, when you boot your computer. The fake antispyware also changes your HOSTS file in order to redirect google searches to 206.53.61.77. In addition the program drops a few files. These files are are actually harmless, but during the scan will determine as threats (spyware, malware and trojans).

malware_destructor_2009
Malware Destructor 2009 (more screen shoots 1, 2, 3, 4)

Immediately after launch, the program starts scanning the computer and list previously created files as threats to trick you to buy the paid version of Malware Destructor 2009, in order to remove these reported infections. While the rogue is running your computer will display:

  • system alerts

    System Alert
    Suspicious software, which may be malicious, has been
    detected on your PC. Click here to remove this threat
    immediately with Malware Destructor 2009.

  • system messages

    System message
    You PC may still be infected with dangerous viruses. Malware
    Destructor 2009 protection is needed to prevent data loss and
    avoid theft of your personal and credit card details. Click here
    to activate protection.

  • warnings

    Warning!Trojan Found!
    Threat detected: Trojan
    File name: eb.dll
    Threat name: Trojan-Spy.HTML.BayFraud.hn

These alerts and warnings are fake and should be ignored! Use the free instructions below to remove Malware Destructor 2009 and any associated malware from your computer.

Symptoms in a HijackThis Log

O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 test1111.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 test1112.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 4-open-davinci.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 securitysoftwarepayments.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 privatesecuredpayments.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 secure.privatesecuredpayments.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 getantivirusplusnow.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 secure-plus-payments.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 www.getantivirusplusnow.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 www.secure-plus-payments.com
O1 – Hosts: 74.125.45.100 www.securesoftwarebill.com
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Malware Destructor 2009] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\f5bc4e8\MDf5bc.exe” /s /d

Use the following instructions to remove Malware Destructor 2009 (Uninstall instructions)

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.

If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see window similar to the one below.

malwarebytes-antimalware1
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Window

Select Perform Quick Scan, then click Scan, it will start scanning your computer for Malware Destructor 2009 infection. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of infected items similar as shown below. Note: list of infected items may be different than what is shown in the image below.

malware_destructor_2009_mbam
Malwarebytes Anti-malware, list of infected items

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected for start Malware Destructor 2009 removal process. When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum.

Malware Destructor 2009 creates the following files and folders

%UserProfile%\Application Data\Malware Destructor 2009
c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\MDestrSys
%UserProfile%\application data\malware destructor 2009\Instructions.ini
c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\mdestrsys\mdestr.cfg
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Malware Destructor 2009.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\f5bc4e8\MDf5bc.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Malware Destructor 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Malware Destructor 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Destructor 2009.lnk

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Author: Myantispyware team

Myantispyware is an information security website created in 2004. Our content is written in collaboration with Cyber Security specialists, IT experts, under the direction of Patrik Holder and Valeri Tchmych, founders of Myantispyware.com.

2 Comments

  1. chris
    ― June 24, 2009 - 11:24 pm  Reply

    wow thanks for the help this is easy to use and understand it works for my PC thanks again more power to you…

  2. bill harris
    ― November 25, 2009 - 9:09 am  Reply

    Worked as u said it would. This might be one of the few unknown but reliable sites for anti-virus info.

    Thanks!

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