How to Remove Rogue Software PC Defender

by on 02/18/2010 in Fake Antivirus, Security

PC Defender is rogue software that reports false threats on the computer. The software must be downloaded manually by the user. When a user downloads PC Defender and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. This rogue software tries to fool the user in purchasing the full license in order to remove the false threats.

Name: PC Defender
Version: 1.0.0.0
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Behavior: PCDefender is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

How to Remove PC Defender

How to Remove PC Defender
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.

  1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
  2. Update the virus definitions.
  3. Run a full system scan.
  4. Delete any values added to the registry.

For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.

If you do not have Norton Antivirus, you can download a free copy of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware to remove this software.

See more fake antivirus removal instructions here.

5 Responses to “How to Remove Rogue Software PC Defender”

  1. Andrew@BloggingGuide

    Feb 18th, 2010

    As always, thanks again for this information. Will be retweeting this. It is advisable to get an antivirus that has already built a proven and tested name. Antivirus that offers a free online scan cannot really be trusted.

  2. Robin

    Feb 20th, 2010

    There are many rogues in the field of software who attempt to steal from innocent people. It is better to buy security products rather than trusting on free ones.

  3. Arafat Hossain Piyada

    Feb 22nd, 2010

    I always prefer Malware Bytes to protect my PC from such suspicious tools when Avast Home Edition fail. Thanks for this information. We have spread this thought to protect average user from such type of application.

  4. USAfinder.net

    Mar 1st, 2010

    Thanks for the great ideas about How to Remove Rogue Software PC Defender. i like your sense of describing. I didn’t know this method till now. Thanks again for this information.

  5. Ed H.

    Mar 2nd, 2010

    Thanks. An associate at work had that happen to him and they had no idea what hit them. After a few hours on the phone, they got it fixed. It was a very bad experience!