How to remove Total PC Defender?
What is Total PC Defender?
Total PC Defender is a rogue anti-spyware application that uses various misleading methods to trick you into believing that your computer is infected with malware. This fake security software supposedly performs a system scan and displays premeditated infections. In order to make this scam more effective, Total PC Defender 2010 shows many fake security alerts and notifications stating that your computer is under attack or that Trojans will steal your private information if you won’t purchase the full version of the program. However, in reality Total PC Defender is just another scam and should be uninstalled from the system as soon as possible.
We can’t say that Total PC Defender is somehow different comparing with other scareware. It’s promoted through the use of Trojans and usually comes from fake online scanners or bogus websites. The rogue program can also be “pushed” using social engineering methods. However, please note that TotalPCDefender removal instructions stated below may not work fully if your computer is infected with different Trojan viruses. Usually, Trojans block system tools that has to be used during removal process. So, first of all, try to remove Total PC Defender manually (instructions below). If manual removal fails, then download Spyware Doctor and run a system scan. If that fails too, then you have to end the main process of Total PC Defender malware (Total PC Defender.exe) because it blocks Task Manager, Registry Editor (Regedit) and probably any executable file to protect itself from being removed.
What to do if your computer is completely taken over by Total PC Defender? You may try to boo your computer in Safe Mode with Networking and run Spyware Doctor again. Of course, that won’t remove all infected files but at least you’ll have control on your PC. If Safe Mode is also disabled and you don’t want to re-format your hard drive then you can use a bootable rescue disk. You can download one from Avira Antivir website. You will have to use another PC and burn a rescue disk to a CD media using CD/DVD burning software.
As you can see, Total PC Defender is a totally useless application. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Then please use the removal guide below to remove this infection from your computer as soon as possible. Total PC Defender fake security alerts:
Security Warning! Malicious programs that may steal your private information and prevent your system from working properly are detected on your computer. Click here to clean your PC immediately.
Total PC Defender Possible lost of data Your online guard helps to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
Total PC Defender is Extremely dangerous
Total PC Defender is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Total PC Defender may spread via Trojans Total PC Defender may display fake security messages Total PC Defender may install additional spyware to your computer Total PC Defender may repair its files, spread or update by itself Total PC Defender violates your privacy and compromises your security
Total PC Defender screenshots
Manual Total PC Defender removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Total PC 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.
Stop these Total PC Defender processes:
Remove these Total PC Defender Registry Entries:
Remove these Total PC Defender files:
Total PC 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 Total PC Defender can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Total PC Defender trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Total PC Defender offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Total PC 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 Total PC 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 Total PC Defender, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Total PC Defender, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
