Remove SysDefenders
SysDefenders is actually malware which is related to the Wini family is viruses. The program is most commonly found on European sites, and has versions including French, Italian and German program formats. Commonly, the program is downloaded by users looking for anti-virus software, and the program masquerades as a file necessary to view educational videos. Once the file is downloaded and run, it immediately reboots your machine resembling anti-virus technology. It will then run an automatic scan and report back that your computer has numerous infections. This is just a scare tatic to pressure you into purchasing this fake program. Follow the instructions below to remove SysDefenders. Here is a screenshot:
Automatic SysDefenders removal:
SysDefenders Remover
Manual SysDefenders removal:
Kill processes: qgyjbdxw.exe, SysDefenders.exe, uninstall.exe
(Learn how to kill processes)
Delete registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SysDefenders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SysDefenders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SysDefenders
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "SysDefenders"
(Learn how to delete registry keys)
Delete files:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\SysDefenders.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysDefenders
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysDefenders\1 SysDefenders.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysDefenders\2 Homepage.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysDefenders\3 Uninstall.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\Bleeping\Local Settings\Temp\qgyjbdxw.exe
C:\Program Files\SysDefenders Software
C:\Program Files\SysDefenders Software\SysDefenders
C:\Program Files\SysDefenders Software\SysDefenders\main_config.xml
C:\Program Files\SysDefenders Software\SysDefenders\SysDefenders.exe
C:\Program Files\SysDefenders Software\SysDefenders\uninstall.exe
C:\WINDOWS\1036thrzat52459.ocx
C:\WINDOWS\104z95acktool7e89.ocx
C:\WINDOWS\107zvi59576.bin
C:\WINDOWS\system32\30946zp5377.cpl
C:\WINDOWS\system32\3104ha59toolz09.bin
C:\WINDOWS\system32\31530virz9173.cpl
(Learn how to delete files)
Delete folders:
C:\Program Files\SysDefenders Software
Once you have removed SysDefenders 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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