Overall Risk Level:
WinDefender 2008 is a fake computer defense or security programs that will trick users into buying the registered version by displaying false information.
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Threat Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows – All
Source: Symantec
How to Remove WinDefender 2008:
On this page is our suggested (by precisesecurity) removal procedure and Visitor's own suggestion. We cannot control and evaluate each suggested procedure so please use it at your own risks. If no suggestion is present to remove virus, spyware, adware and malware, you may try the following:- Scan WinDefender 2008 with MalwareByte's Anti-Malware
- Remove WinDefender 2008 with Standard Virus Scan
6 Responses for "WinDefender 2008"
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”WinDefender 2008″ = “C:\Program Files\WinDefender 2008\WDefDemo.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\”C:\DOCUME~1
\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\delwdef2008.bat” = “C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\delwdef2008.bat”
Navigate to and delete the following registry subkeys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinDefender 2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinDefender 2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FwHookDrv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\FwHookDrv
6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.
i need to know if i can be contacted by a rep. i had ordered this program on line and canceled it and the money was taken out of my account when it should not have. plus i received $99.00 over draft fees on top of the 104.85. I really need to speak with someone regarding this matter. I can be reached at 401-766-0579 or 401-822-3030 ext# 170
Thanks !
Please remove from my computer
1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe 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.
While running McAfee Security Two days ago I got an error message which came up in red stating I had no anti virus on my computer. I also got the message my computer was at risk. At that time WinDefender name showed. Being taken aback that no anti virus was on the computer and knowing I had Comcast and McAfee installed I wondered if something had happened that the programs didn’t run. As it looked like WinDefender came from the same program as McAfee I decided to make the purchase after WinDefender since it was popping up continuously and not allowing me to surf the Internet. After purchasing an error message appeared saying IE did not allow it to install. After that I found I could not connect to the Internet using IE. I tried using Firefox but wasn’t able to connect using that either. Today I ran Spyware Doctor and found, after installing WinDefender that I had 9 threats, four of which were high and included Trojans and worms. I had 73 infections as well on my PC, none of which had previously been there! This software, WINDEFENDER is nothing more than bundled threats and infections! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PROGRAM!
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