Desktop Protector 2010
Desktop Protector 2010 is another misleading security application that displays fake security alerts and warning messages. Desktop Protector 2010 also reports exaggerated scan results to further convince user that computer is in danger and a purchase of this program is necessary. Rogue programs tend to apply this method to sell the worthless product easily and earn a profit from it. Attackers behind this fraud activity made the program to imitate legitimate security applications scanning process.
To spread Desktop Protector 2010 on to computers, it commonly uses Trojans and fake security web sites. It can be acquired by simply visiting malicious websites that operates a drive-by-download technique. In this process, a copy of Desktop Protector 2010 can be drop and installed on visitor’s computers without their consent. Others may be infected when visiting multimedia web sites that prompts user to download a “player” to be able to watch online movies. Without their knowledge, an embedded malicious code on this device may install Desktop Protector 2010 into their PC.
Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Malware Behavior
Desktop Protector 2010 is a rogue program. Unlike Trojans and viruses, rogues do not reproduce once it enters the system. They usually propagate by means of another Trojan infection, fake security web sites, bogus software updates and cracked programs. When executed, Desktop Protector 2010 immediately alters Windows registry to run itself when Windows starts. After that, this rogue program will disable system tools like task manager, registry editor and folder options to avert own removal.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Desktop Protector 2010" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "SecurityCenter" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Desktop Protector 2010 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Protector 2010 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\Desktop Protector 2010.exe" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform "Desktop Protector 2010" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "(random characters)"Associated Files and Folders:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Desktop Protector 2010.lnk %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\fswx_ae09.exe %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\klskwwker.exe %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\fgj.exe %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\dfqwwte.exe %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\gf.a.exe C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Protector 2010 C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Protector 2010.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Protector 2010\Activate Desktop Protector 2010.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Protector 2010\Desktop Protector 2010.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Protector 2010\Help Desktop Protector 2010.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Protector 2010\How to Activate Desktop Protector 2010.lnk C:\WINDOWS\system32\(random characters).exe C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010 C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\daily.cvd C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\Desktop Protector 2010.exe C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\guide.chm C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\hjengine.dll C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\mfc71.dll C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\MFC71ENU.DLL C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\msvcp71.dll C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\msvcr71.dll C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\pthreadVC2.dll C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\securitycenter.exe C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\taskmgr.dll C:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\uninstall.exe
How to Remove Desktop Protector 2010
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of Desktop Protector 2010
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove Desktop Protector 2010 without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
5. Go to Online Virus Scanner list and run a virus scan. This may require plug-ins, add-on or Activex object, please install if you want to proceed with scan.
6. After completing the necessary download, your system is now ready for online virus scanning.
7. Select an option in which you can thoroughly scan the computer to make sure that it will find and delete entirely all infections not detected on previous scan.
8. Remove or delete all detected items.
9. When scanning is finished you may now restart the computer in normal mode.