Remove Desktop Defender 2010 rogue antispyware

Desktop Defender 2010 ScreenshotDesktop Defender 2010 is another malware application from the category of rogue antispyware. Desktop Defender 2010 does not persuade you to install it – it infiltrates your PC by itself and even without your knowledge. Having got integrated with your OS, Desktop Defender 2010 issues its scanners and alerts to frighten the user and make him/her think you have security trouble that needs to be eliminated ASAP. On this background, the rogue attempts to trick its victim into installing Desktop Defender 2010 commercial release which needs to be purchased. If installed, Desktop Defender 2010 deteriorates your PC performance and makes your system vulnerable to numerous threats out there. Please follow the tips below to remove Desktop Defender 2010.

How to detect and remove Desktop Defender 2010 rogue antispyware

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If you intend to perform Desktop Defender 2010 manual removal, you need to possess some computer troubleshooting skills. This will require stopping the malignant processes, deleting malware files and registry keys.

Stop Desktop Defender 2010 processes:

Desktop Defender 2010.exe
gedx_ae09.exe
kgn.exe
kilslmd.exe
kn.a.exe
uninstall.exe

Delete Desktop Defender 2010 files and folders:

%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\Desktop Defender 2010.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Defender 2010
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Defender 2010.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Defender 2010\Activate Desktop Defender 2010.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Defender 2010\Desktop Defender 2010.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Defender 2010\How to Activate Desktop Defender 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Desktop Defender 2010.lnk
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\AF.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\daily.cvd
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\Desktop Defender 2010.exe
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\guide.chm
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\hjengine.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\IEAddon.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\MFC71.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\MFC71ENU.DLL
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\msvcp71.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\msvcr71.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\pthreadVC2.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\shellext.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\siglsp.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\tdifw_drv_WLH.sys
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\tdifw_drv_WXP.sys
%Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\uninstall.exe
%WINDOWS%\system32\drivers\tdifw_drv.sys
%WINDOWS%\system32\LogFiles\tdifw
%WINDOWS%\system32\LogFiles\tdifw\log.txt
%Temp%\gedx_ae09.exe
%Temp%\kgn.exe
%Temp%\kilslmd.exe
%Temp%\kn.a.exe

Remove Desktop Defender 2010 registry keys:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{C0E56AC2-9F72-436E-B6E7-AEC28AF9E4EB}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\IEAddon.DLL
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{08EEC6AD-7486-487F-89B7-5A3716DDAE14}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drives\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEAddon.StatusBarPane
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEAddon.StatusBarPane.1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{5B184B9D-B7BD-4FEA-8D1F-5E27182206A5}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{3ED0E410-5C8E-47B6-A75D-D10B886E903C}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Desktop Defender 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Defender 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\tdifw_drv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform “Desktop Defender 2010″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Desktop Defender 2010″

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Important Notice

This site is by no means related to Desktop Defender 2010 virus, nor is it affiliated with or owned by Desktop Defender 2010 creators. Any information available on antivirustech.com is not to be in any way associated with distribution of Desktop Defender 2010 malware.
Our primary and sole mission is to instruct our visitors in the issues of Desktop Defender 2010 detection and manual/automated removal methods.
Please bear in mind that manual removal of Desktop Defender 2010 is not ultimately effective because the corrupted file names can get repeatedly modified or be hidden. Therefore it’s recommended to use the automatic solution to ensure Desktop Defender 2010 removal and eliminate possible risks that may arise due to improper registry and file system manipulations.
The free virus scanner provided on our website is meant for Desktop Defender 2010 detection only. If you choose to use the tool for malware removal, you will need to buy its full version.

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