Decription: Malware Destructor 2011 is a rogue antivirus program from the same family of rogue software as Antimalware Doctor. Malware Destructor 2011 uses the time-tested rogue software tactic of trying to scare the user into buying a license for the software. Malware Destructor 2011 gets installed on a user’s system via Trojans and fake online anti-malware scanners. Once installed, Malware Destructor 2011 creates a number of harmless files on the hard disk, which it later detects as virus files during a number of fake scans performed on the system. It also generates pop-ups from the Windows taskbar, claiming that the system is under threat from viruses. Malware Destructor 2011 also gives fake warnings stating that the computer is about to be hacked by an external host. While performing all of these malicious activities, Malware Destructor 2011 repeatedly urges the user to purchase a license to the ‘full’ version of the rouge software, claiming that the currently installed ‘trial’ version is insufficient to remove the detected ‘threats’. However, it is important to remember that Malware Destructor 2011 is fake software that cannot scan or clean your computer under any conditions
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As soon as you find a copy of this dangerous malware installed on your computer, you should immediately take steps to initiate Malware Destructor 2011 removal. In order to delete Malware Destructor 2011, you need to stop its processes, remove files and folders and delete registry entries.
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Malware Destructor Manual Removal Procedures
The first step you need to take in order to remove Malware Destructor 2011 is to stop the following process:
- KB1883574.exe
Delete Malware Destructor Files
The next step in Malware Destructor 2011 removal is the deletion of the following files and folders:
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\<affiliate id>\
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\<affiliate id>\enemies-names.txt
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\<affiliate id>\KB1883574.exe
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\<affiliate id>\local.ini
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Malware Destructor.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Desktop\Malware Destructor.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Malware Destructor.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Destructor\
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Destructor\Malware Destructor.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Destructor\Uninstall.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Malware Destructor.lnk
Malware Destructor Registry Removal Procedures
File deletion alone is not sufficient to completely remove Malware Destructor 2011. The following keys and settings should be removed from the Windows Registry to ensure complete Malware Destructor 2011 removal:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Malware Destructor Inc
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Malware Destructor
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "KB1883574.exe"
Now it is safe to say that you have completely removed Malware Destructor 2011 from your computer.
Malware Destructor Directories:
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Destructor\
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\<affiliate id>\
Outside Resources:
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=63818
http://www.ehow.com/how_4965070_remove-malware-destructor.html
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