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How to remove SaveDefender rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
SaveDefender (aka Save Defender) is not a trustworthy piece of software because all it does is scaring computer users to get them thinking their PCs are under great risk and need to be immediately remedied. That’s the principle rogue anti-spyware applications have been acting since its unfortunate advent into the cyber-world. SaveDefender refers to the same subdivision of ransomware programs as TrustWarrior, SoftSafeness, SafetyKeeper, QuickHealCleaner, BlockDefense, SystemCop and many more badwares – we’ve listed only the “brightest” ones. Since SaveDefender doesn’t appear to be differing much from its predecessors, we reasonably assume its impact on compromised workstations and network environments is going to be just as devastating. SaveDefender infiltrates one’s PC though backdoor trojans or via browser hijacking practices involving SaveDefender home site at SaveDefender or the fake online security scanner hosted at Topspyfreecheck.com domain. Having broken into your computer, SaveDefender will not fail to keep triggering its ads and scanners which actively report the malware that isn’t actually there. This way of self-distribution is being used by SaveDefender to make users buy its full commercial software version which is alleged to be capable of exterminating all the parasites SaveDefender reported. Please, refrain from falling for SaveDefender misleading tricks. Instead, remove all signs of SaveDefender rogue anti-spyware and prevent its destroying your Operating System (btw, it does have sufficient malicious potential).

Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Author: Unknown

Threat Level: Critical

Advice: Immediately remove and scan for additional malware

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SaveDefender GUI Screenshot:

How to remove SaveDefender manually:
Manual removal of SaveDefender 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%\SaveDefender Software
• %Program Files%\SaveDefender Software\SaveDefender
• %Program Files%\SaveDefender Software\SaveDefender\license.txt
• %Program Files%\SaveDefender Software\SaveDefender\savedefender.exe
• %Program Files%\SaveDefender Software\SaveDefender\uninstall.exe
• %WINDOWS%\102z6w59m3c4.cpl
• %WINDOWS%\1044zhackt9ol5b2.dll
• %WINDOWS%\10683v9rzs656.cpl
• %WINDOWS%\10915hief309z.cpl
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\SaveDefender.lnk
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SaveDefender
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SaveDefender\1 SaveDefender.lnk
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SaveDefender\2 Homepage.lnk
• %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SaveDefender\3 Uninstall.lnk

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

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SaveDefender
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SaveDefender
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TrustWarrior
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_SAVEDEFENDERSVC
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SaveDefenderSvc
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “SaveDefender”

Please, be aware that manual removal of SaveDefender 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 SaveDefender, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.