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How to remove Desktop Defender 2010 rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
The origin of Desktop Defender 2010 program hails back to that of such rogue anti-spyware applications previously known as Contraviro and UnVirex. Desktop Defender 2010 is just a slightly modified version of the above rogues, with the GUI and the main features preserved. Desktop Defender 2010 uses forbidden backdoor means to get inside people’s computers, i.e. it usually applies trojans which are ‘caught’ through some misleading web banners, fake online advertisements or via spam e-mails. Once Desktop Defender 2010 finds itself inside your system, it bypasses user authorization, goes ahead and modifies a number of system parameters. Consequently, Desktop Defender 2010 loads at startup and displays fake scanners of its own. Additionally, Desktop Defender 2010 may flood your system with its deceptive popup ads that disclose the detection of some odd malware activity on your PC. You should realize and remember that all malware applications Desktop Defender 2010 reports are not actually on your machine. The above-mentioned detection reports are just being triggered to make you purchase the rogue, i.e. its licensed copy. Do not fall for Desktop Defender 2010 intimidating tactics and refrain from buying its full version – it won’t help you at all. Conversely, Desktop Defender 2010 may disrupt your OS and put the stored private data at risk. Follow the security guidelines below to remove Desktop Defender 2010 from your computer.

Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Author: Unknown

Threat Level: High

Advice: Immediately remove

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Desktop Defender 2010 GUI Screenshot:

How to remove Desktop Defender 2010 manually:
Manual removal of Desktop Defender 2010 is a feasible objective if you have sufficient expertise in dealing with program files, processes, .dll files and registry entries.

The files to be deleted are listed below:

• %Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\Desktop Defender 2010.exe
• %Program Files%\Desktop Defender 2010\IEAddon.dll
• %program files\Desktop Defender 2010\siglsp.dll
• uninstall.exe

The registry entries that need to be removed are as follows:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Desktop Defender 2010″
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Desktop Defender 2010
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Defender 2010
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Desktop Defender 2010

Please, be aware that manual removal of Desktop Defender 2010 is a cumbersome process and does not always ensure complete deletion of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, manual interference of this kind may cause damage to the system. That’s why we strongly recommend automatic removal of Desktop Defender 2010, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.

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