How to remove AntiMalware Defender?
What is AntiMalware Defender?
AntiMalware Defender is another version of rogue anti-viruses that pretend being made by Microsoft. This scamware is distributed using fake alerts about a new update for Windows operating system. That supposed update contains AntiMalware defender. The alert looks like this :
Antimalware security update for Windows XP (KB961118)
Size: 433KB
This critical update will install System Security Update 2010.01.023 (Antimalware Defender Upgrade; KB648759)
However, Antimalware defender is not Microsoft program : Microsoft distributes windows defender, malicious software removal tool and windows security essentials, but not this rogue. All the infections Antimalware Defender displays are not real and you will be scammed if you agree to pay for it. Additionally, your credit card details might be compromised as your payment will go through one of the payment gateways controlled by malware manufacturers.
Antimalware Defender will not remove any parasites after paying, the most it can do is to stop showing that your PC is infected. Even that is not guaranteed, as most of malware manufacturers do not bother to send any registration codes.
Typical reason of Antimalware Defender Infection is Trojans or advertisements in infected websites. You have to be really cautious about ads displayed in social networking sites and avoid clicking on them without double-checking the information displayed. I would not trust website that can tell if you are infected through browser only WITHOUT atsking you to confirm a scan. Only scareware like Antimalware defender will do that, as real antiviruses need user confirmation to perform a scan.
It is highly advisable to install a good anti-spyware/malware program with real time protection to avoid scams like Anti-malware Defender in the future. You should get rid of it and install a good antivirus like AVAST, AVIRA, NOD32 and a good anti-malware like spyware doctor or malwarebytes anti-malware. Here is how to remove Antimalware Defender.
Note: Antimalware Defender removal should be performed in safe mode, when DLLs are not loaded. Also you have to disable an infected randomly named browser helper object from your IE.
AntiMalware Defender is Extremely dangerous
AntiMalware Defender is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program AntiMalware Defender may spread via Trojans AntiMalware Defender may display fake security messages AntiMalware Defender may install additional spyware to your computer AntiMalware Defender may repair its files, spread or update by itself AntiMalware Defender violates your privacy and compromises your security
AntiMalware Defender screenshots
Manual AntiMalware Defender removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiMalware Defender, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Disable these AntiMalware Defender DLL files::
Remove these AntiMalware Defender Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiMalware Defender files:
AntiMalware Defender is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only AntiMalware Defender can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiMalware Defender trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiMalware Defender offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiMalware Defender does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiMalware Defender, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install AntiMalware Defender, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiMalware Defender, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
