Windows PC Defender

Alias: Windows PC Defender

Description: Windows PC Defender is a fake anti-spyware program which is usually installed by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fake scanner websites. Once installed, Windows PC Defender pretends to perform system scans and reports exaggerated results. The purpose of these scans is to try and scare the user into purchasing of the full version of the application. Additionally, Windows PC Defender periodically displays pop-up windows and system messages stating that your computer is infected. Windows PC Defender sometimes packs a trojan that allows it to disable almost all antivirus products from running as well as to block access to many security websites.

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Windows PC Defender: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of System Security without your consent.

Inability to run antivirus programs.

Periodic scans by Windows PC Defender.

Windows PC Defender Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Windows PC Defender, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
SaveDefender
AlphaAntivirus
Smart Protector
Smart Virus Eliminator
Security Soldier
Secure Veteran
Antivirus Plus
Secure Warrior
Fake Antispyware and Antivirus Programs
Safe Fighter