How to remove WinPC Defender (Uninstall instructions)

WinPC Defender is a rogue antispyware program, brother of the rogue named XP Police Antivirus . Like other rogue antispyware programs, it is distributed through the use trojans. Once infected with these trojans your computer will display large amount of security alerts that tells you that your computer is infected and you should download and install WinPC Defender in order to protect your computer.

During installation, WinPC Defender configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. Once running, WinPC Defender will scan your computer and reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the PC to trick you to buy the paid version of the rogue, in order to remove the potential and reported threats.

While the Win PC Defender is running you may see false security alerts such as the following.

Trojan Detected!
A piece of malicious code was found in your system which can replicate itself if no action is taken. Click here to have your system cleaned by Win PC Defender.

Firewall Warning
Hidden file transfer to remote host was detected.

Also WinPC Defender will hijack Internet Explorer and randomly shows a “Insecure Internet Activity” warning page, instead of the site you are trying to browse to. These alerts and warnings are a fake and should be ignored! Use the free instructions below to remove WinPC Defender and any associated malware from your computer.

Symptoms in a HijackThis Log

O2 - BHO: IEocx Class - {96ad72e4-2e2b-4ffc-a5bb-279c2714af12} - C:\WINDOWS\ieocx.dll
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [sysav] %UserProfile%\Application Data\pcdefender.exe
Use the following instructions to remove WinPC Defender

1. Remove WinPC Defender registry entries and files.

* Download Avenger from here and unzip to your desktop.
* Run Avenger, copy,then paste the following text in Input script Box:

Registry keys to delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{96ad72e4-2e2b-4ffc-a5bb-279c2714af12}

Registry values to delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Content

Files to delete:
%windir%\ieocx.dll
%UserProfile%\Application Data\pcdefender.exe

Then click on ‘Execute’.
* You will be asked Are you sure you want to execute the current script?. Click Yes.
* You will now be asked First step completed — The Avenger has been successfully set up to run on next boot. Reboot now?. Click Yes.
* Your PC will now be rebooted.

2. Remove WinPC Defender associated malware.

* Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
* Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select “Perform Quick Scan”, then click Scan.
* The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: If you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum.
WinPC Defender creates the following files and folders.

%UserProfile%\Application Data\pcdefender.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\WinPC Defender.LNK
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\WinPC Defender.LNK
c:\WINDOWS\ieocx.dll

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How to remove Google searches redirect/vimax ads [gaopdxserv.sys trojan]

Google/Yahoo/MSN searches redirect is a result of gaopdxserv.sys trojan activity (variant of TDSSserv trojan family). The trojan horse may represent security risk for the infected computer and uses rootkit-specific techniques designed to hide the software presence in the system.

Once infected, gaopdxserv.sys trojan blocks user access to security websites, search results in Google, Yahoo, MSN and other redirect you to non related sites. Vimax pills banner ads are popping up on some sites, include security sites. Also the trojan spreads by copying itself to all removable drives as %DriveLetter%\resycler\[random].com, after that the trojan creates %DriveLetter%\autorun.inf file on all removable drives so that it executes whenever the drive is accessed.

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How to remove Antivirus Agent Pro

Antivirus Agent Pro is a rogue antivirus/antispyware program that uses scare tactics (display fake alerts and false positives) to trick you into buying the fake software and distributed through the use trojans (trojan Vundo, for example).

During installation, Antivirus Agent Pro configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your computer. Once running, it will scan your computer and reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the software. In addition the program creates a few files:

%programfiles%\microsoft frontpage\ot.dk6
%programfiles%\MSN Gaming Zone\6ehoj.s0
%programfiles%\Outlook Express\7om3.km
%windir%\AppPatch\xvd.cc
%windir%\Installer\7ig.ma
%windir%\msapps\41.ad
%windir%\Offline Web Pages\nfy8o.rk
%windir%\security\h0iw.4c8

These files during the scan will determine as trojans and spyware. For example: %programfiles%\MSN Gaming Zone\6ehoj.s0 labels as Exploit-MSWord.j, %programfiles%\microsoft frontpage\ot.dk6 labels as PWS-Gamania.gen.a!.

Antivirus Agent Pro also generates fake security alerts:

Your computer is infected!
8 virus threat(s) are detected.
Click here to cure and protect your computer from spyware.

and may drastically slow the performance of your computer. Use the free instructions below for removing the Antivirus Agent Pro and any associated malware from your computer.
Symptoms in a HijackThis Log.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [guard] C:\WINDOWS\guard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Antivirus Agent Pro] C:\Program Files\Antivirus Agent Pro\aap.exe
Use the following instructions to remove Antivirus Agent Pro(Uninstall instructions).

1. Remove trojan Vundo.
Some variants of Antivirus Agent Pro uses trojan Vundo to install itself.

* Download VundoFix and save the file to your desktop.
* Once it downloaded, double-click VundoFix.exe to run it.
* Click the Scan for Vundo button.
* Once it’s done scanning, click the Remove Vundo button.
* You will receive a prompt asking if you want to remove the files, click YES.
* Once you click yes, your desktop will go blank as it starts removing Vundo.
* When completed, it will prompt that it will shutdown your computer, click OK.
* Turn your computer back on.

2. Remove Antivirus Agent Pro files and registry keys.

* Download Avenger from here and unzip to your desktop.
* Run Avenger, copy,then paste the following text in Input script Box:

Registry values to delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Antivirus Agent Pro
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | guard

Files to delete:
%windir%\guard.exe

Folders to delete:
%ProgramFiles%\Antivirus Agent Pro

Then click on ‘Execute’.
* You will be asked Are you sure you want to execute the current script?. Click Yes.
* You will now be asked First step completed — The Avenger has been successfully set up to run on next boot. Reboot now?. Click Yes.
* Your PC will now be rebooted.

3. Remove Antivirus Agent Pro associated malware.
Using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

* Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
* Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select “Perform Quick Scan”, then click Scan.
* The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Using SuperAntispyware.

* Download SUPERAntiSpyware.
* Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
* Double Click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe to install the application.This will start the installation of SUPERAntiSpyware onto your computer. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing click on the Finish button.
* You will see a message stating that you should update the program before performing a scan. Click Yes. As SUPERAntiSpyware will automatically update itself.
* You will see SUPERAntiSpyware setup wizard. Follow the prompts. To close the Wizard press Finish.
* Protect home page dialog will be open. Click on the Protect Home Page button.
* You will now be at the main program.
* Click Scan your computer. Click Next.
* The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. When the scan is complete, result of scanning will be open, click OK.
* Click Next to start removing the found threats.
* If you are asked to reboot the machine, choose Yes.

Note: if you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum.
Antivirus Agent Pro creates the following files and folders.

%windir%\guard.exe
%DesktopDir%\Antivirus Agent Pro.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\Antivirus Agent Pro 1.00\Antivirus Agent Pro.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\TriTech Software\Antivirus Agent Pro\aap.exe
%ProgramFiles%\TriTech Software\Antivirus Agent Pro\Infected.wav
%ProgramFiles%\TriTech Software\Antivirus Agent Pro\Uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%\TriTech Software\Antivirus Agent Pro\Uninstall.ini
%programfiles%\microsoft frontpage\ot.dk6
%programfiles%\MSN Gaming Zone\6ehoj.s0
%programfiles%\Outlook Express\7om3.km
%windir%\AppPatch\xvd.cc
%windir%\Installer\7ig.ma
%windir%\msapps\41.ad
%windir%\Offline Web Pages\nfy8o.rk
%windir%\security\h0iw.4c8

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ComboFix another free anti spyware tool

ComboFix is a program written by sUBs, that removes spyware, malware, rogue antispyware apps and Vundo infections. Also it deletes a bunch of files related to the infections and is updated fairly regularly. When Combofix finished, it will produce a report for you. Power user can use the report to search and remove infections that are not automatically removed.

How to use combofix:

Please use the official ComboFix guide in the below link:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix

More Free Antispyware Tools: MalwareBytes Anti-malware - free spyware, malware, trojan remover, SDFix free trojan remover tool, SUPERAntiSpyware - free antispyware program.

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