System Defender that uses the console of “Windows Advanced Security Center” is another rogue security application. System Defender is being spread over the Internet via misleading advertisements and scam security websites. If the System Defender virus was installed on computer, it will modify Windows registry to ensure that it will run automatically when Windows is started. Legit antivirus programs installed on computers can be disabled by System Defender virus. It will also attempt to block Internet access to prevent downloading of additional security programs.

To be able to misinform users, System Defender virus will create fake files which it will detect during the virus scan as infected ones and needs to be remove. A removal may require a purchase of the registered version of System Defender, a common techniques that fake security program uses to be able to earn from this fraudulent activities

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Damage Level: Low

Systems Affected: Windows

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System Defender

Remove System Defender with MalwareByte’s Anti-Malware

Please follow carefully these procedure for System Defender removal.
1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on the file to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
- Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished click on the “Show Results”
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. Restart your computer.

Note: System Defender may prevent mbam-setup.exe from downloading and running. You can download and rename this program from a different computer before running it on infected system.