What is Included in this Windows Pro Defence Removal Guide?
1. A Windows Pro Defence video to help you remove this threat.
3. Other suggested antivirus clients and services
What is Windows Pro Defence?
Windows Pro Defence is a scam. Most people can tell right off the bat that something isn’t right. This virus tries to mimic some Windows features to add credability. The scan results and warning messages are false. This software program is bogus.
Windows Pro Defence comes from a long line of other fake antivirus products. The same scam is released over and over under different names. Some of those include Windows Advanced Toolkit, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Active Defender and the list goes on and on.
If you did purchase this bogus program we have a guide that covers how to get your money back. You can find it here. We also cover tips to help you avoid getting infected in the future. The guide is called Avoiding Viruses Online. It will give you great information so you don’t get infected again.
How Did I get infected with Windows Pro Defence?
How the infection occurs varies widely. In many cases propper antivirus protection was not installed on the computer. In other’s the user may of been tricked into installing the program. It can also auto install on systems as well with out user intervension from visiting malisious or hacked websites.
What is Windows Pro Defence Doing to My Computer Right Now?
This virus will block many programs from running on the computer and may re-direct web searches. It does not appear to be stealing private information like banking info or social passwords. All the warning messages about being hacked and keyloggers are false. The program is trying to scare and trick the user into making a purchase of the program.
Some of the error messages we came across when testing out this virus.
Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.Error
Attempt to modify registry key entries detected. Registry entry analysis is recommended.Error
Attempt to run a potentially dangerous script detected.
Full system scan is highly recommended.
Windows Pro Defence
» Download Windows Pro Defence Removal Software
The below guide contains a vidoe and manual steps that are free and work to remove Windows Pro Defence. We do recommend you scan your computer with Spyware Doctor with Antivirus once you have manaully removed the virus to ensure you are not infected with anything else. If you pay for the client it will also be able to remove this virus. You will need to install it in safe mode with networking.
Automatic Windows Pro Defence Removal
Online Windows Pro Defence Removal Service
Windows Pro Defence Removal Video
Windows Pro Defence Manual Removal Procedures
The video above covers the manual instructions. Use the video when you can as it will make things easier. To start we need to stop a single file from running on your computer. Once this is done you are home free.
The file we need to kill is listed below.
- Protector-[random 3 chars].exe Your file trace will be named different Example: Protector-1fr.exe.
The location of this file is : C:Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\ or something very similar. The AppData folder is a hidden folder. You may need to show hidden files and folders on your computer or just manually type it in.
To Stop this process you can
A. Browse to the file location shown below and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file.
B. Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file
C: Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file.
D: Start the Task Manager the very second you login and terminate the process that way.
The next step in Windows Pro Defence removal is to delete the following file:
Protector-[random 3 chars].exe (Again you file will be named different)
Once this file has been stopped you need to run a full virus scan to ensure you have no other traces. We like Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. This is not a free antivirus program. It is however one of the best out there at removing these kinds of viruses. The free trial will scan your computer so you know you got every thing. If there are left over traces you can view the location of these files and manually remove them or just purchase the client and it will remove them for you.
If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend www.pcninja.com . They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.
Windows Safety Maintenance Registry Removal Procedures
We do not go after registry entries from malware clients anymore. These left over traces cause are not functioning and it’s just not worth the risk. Use a registry cleaner or antivirus client to remove these traces if you are worried. Personally I just skip them.
Windows Pro Defence Directories:
- %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
- C:Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\%AppData%\Protector-[random 3 chars].exe
- %AppData%\result.db
- %AppData%\1st$0l3th1s.cnf
Conclusion
With the help of the video above this threat should be very easy for you to remove. I have battled this malware client over 100 times in it’s different forms and it’s rather easy to remove. Our guide should work very well for you. If you run into big issues and need an expert we recommend pcninja.com. This is a remote computer repair company based in the United States. They are experts when it comes to removing viruses and will be able to fully remove the virus for you.
If you need antivirus software consider purchasing Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. It works great at not only removing viruses but also at protecting your computer so you don’t get infected again.
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