Remove DefendAPc
DefendAPc is a fake antispyware program designed to steal user information by appearing similar to a genuine computer security software. It is from the Wini malware family. Installed through a variety of Trojan Horses within downloaded video codecs, DefendAPc attempts to restart your computer for a fake security scan. The fake scan will return a fake report that says DefendAPc has detected “infected” files in order to pressure users to enter their credit card details to remove these threats. This rogue program should be removed with the steps outlined below. Here is a screenshot of DefendAPc:
Automatic DefendAPc removal:
DefendAPc Remover
Manual DefendAPc removal:
Kill processes: DefendAPc.exe, [variable].exe
(Learn how to kill processes)
Unregister DLLs:
None
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Delete registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DefendAPc
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DefendAPc
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\DefendAPc
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "DefendAPc"
(Learn how to delete registry keys)
Delete files:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\DefendAPc.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\DefendAPc\1 DefendAPc.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\DefendAPc\2 Homepage.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\DefendAPc\3 Uninstall.lnk
C:\Program Files\DefendAPc Software\DefendAPc\DefendAPc.exe
C:\Program Files\DefendAPc Software\DefendAPc\main_config.xml
C:\Program Files\DefendAPc Software\DefendAPc\uninstall.exe
C:\WINDOWS\1037s5zal9614.cpl
C:\WINDOWS\10z2backdo9591.ocx
C:\WINDOWS\10z795roj498.bin
C:\WINDOWS\system32\60c09ackzoor5949.bin
C:\WINDOWS\system32\610559rmz3.cpl
C:\WINDOWS\system32\.exe
C:\%Temp%\.exe
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Delete folders:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\DefendAPc
C:\Program Files\DefendAPc Software
Once you have removed DefendAPc from your computer using either the automatic or manual method, make sure to block it and other malicious software using a HOSTS file. Please note that with the auomatic method, your computer should be protected from future spyware threats since you now have a spyware blocker program installed. We recommend downloading the HOSTS file from here, which contains a complete, up-to-date list of malicious websites especially if you used the manual method.
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