Windows Enterprise Defender

Updated: March 23, 2013 Rogue 1 Comment

Windows Enterprise Defender can conquer a computer by every means using an Internet connection. Just like the older version called Windows PC Defender, it can be dropped to computers when user visits a malicious website. Windows Enterprise Defender can also come embed with another Trojan that will download and execute it without user’s knowledge. An earlier method of transmission is by prompting user to download a fake multimedia coder/decoder (codec). Whatever means of infection this malware will make sure that once it gets into and compromised a system it will do everything to convince a user to obtain the registered version of it.

Windows Enterprise Defender virus will keep on reminding users about a security threats found on computer. Either by pop-up alerts, task bar messages and virus scans which displays self-generated results. Only available option it will present is via payment website and obtain the licensed version. Before doing that, please try first the Windows Enterprise Defender removal tool we made available on this page. This is sure to remove malware and other sorts on computer without spending a penny.

Screenshot Images:

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Technical Details and Additional Information:

Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Characteristics (Analysis)

Windows Enterprise Defender is a counterfeit security application. 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, Windows Enterprise Defender instantly alters Windows registry to gain a spot on start-up process. Then, the rogue program will disable system tools like task manager, registry editor and folder options to avert own removal.

How to Remove Windows Enterprise Defender

1. Kill any running process that belongs to Windows Enterprise Defender.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for the following files and click End Task.
WindowsEDefender.exe or (random).exe

2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "df21478963"
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.

3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please Update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.

4. Delete all files dropped by Windows Enterprise Defender.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Associated Files and Folders.'

Automatic Removal of Windows Enterprise Defender

In order to completely remove the threat, click here to download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Sometimes, Trojans will block the downloading and installation of MBAM. If this happens, download it from a clean computer and rename the executable file before executing on the infected machine.

Alternative Removal Method for Windows Enterprise Defender

Option 1 : Use Windows System Restore to return Windows to previous state

If Windows Enterprise Defender enters the computer, there is a big chance that Windows files, registry entries and other essential components are also infected. System Restore can reinstate clean system files by restoring the configuration to an earlier date. The method also replaces compromised files with a clean version. If you have a saved restore point before Windows Enterprise Defender infiltrates the PC, we highly encourage you to execute this procedure if none of the above works. You may proceed with Windows System Restore, click here to see the full procedure.

Option 2 : Windows Enterprise Defender manual uninstall guide

IMPORTANT! Manual removal of Windows Enterprise Defender requires technical skills. Deleting system files and registry entries by mistake may result to total disability of Windows system. We advise you to perform a backup of registry before proceeding with this guide.

1. Kill any running process that belongs to Windows Enterprise Defender.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for Windows Enterprise Defender files (refer to Technical Reference) and click End Process.

End Task

2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit and press Enter. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete registry entries as mentioned in Technical Reference section below.
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.

Run Regedit

3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.

4. Delete all files dropped by Windows Enterprise Defender.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Technical Reference'. Make sure that you execute 'End Task' first before deleting the file. Otherwise, the system will not let you perform this action.

Technical Reference

Associated Files and Folders:Added Registry Entries: