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WinDefender2008 (Win Defender 2008) Removal Instructions


WinDefender2008 Descriptions:

WinDefender2008, disguises itself as a Windows XP or Vista protection software, but conversely, is a counterfeit anti-spyware software which will screw up your computer just like other rogue antispyware software.  It does nothing good but giving you headaches. WinDefender2008 is destructive and devastated. Generally, WinDefender2008 will advertises itself as a video codec or ActiveX control then installed in your PC without your notice and consent. WinDefender2008 will then display annoying and misleading system popups to trick user to buy the paid version of WinDefender2008.

Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop WinDefender2008 Processes:
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WinDefender2008Installer.exe

Find and Delete these WinDefender2008 Files:
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WinDefender2008Installer.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Launch WinDefender 2008.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\delwdef2008.bat
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\[Random Name].tmp
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\data.dat
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\FwHookDrv.sys
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\HOSTS.hst
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\Manual.url
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\options.xml
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\reserve.dat
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\rules
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\Rules.txt
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\siren.wav
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\Support.url
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\svo.scf
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\temp
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\Uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\Uninstall_st_st_.exe
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\vfile
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\WDefDemo.exe
%ProgramFiles%\WinDefender 2008\Web.url

Remove WinReanimator Registry Values:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinDefender2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinDefender2008.com

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.

You can also download the free version of Avira Antivir to remove the spyware (update)

You can also download Kaspersky antivirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products

You can also download the free version of Avira Antivir to remove the spyware (update)

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#1. July 8th, 2008, at 6:08 PM.

Cool. My uncle had this program installed, and his computer was so slow. I told him this was a virus, and showed him how to fix it using this. Thanks.

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