AVDefender 2011
August 27, 2010
What is AVDefender 2011?
AVDefender 2011 is what is known as Rogue Antispyware – meaning that the program poses as legitimate antispyware software, when in fact, it is nothing more than spyware itself.
Recommended Removal Method:
Automatic Detection and Removal Using Spyware Doctor:
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Additional Information:
Methods of Infection:
AVDefender 2011 is installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
AVDefender 2011 comes from the same family of rogues that includes Security Suite, AV Security Suite, Antivir Solution Pro and Antivirus System Pro.
What it Does:
AVDefender 2011 will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as AVDefender 2011 is not legitimate software and is actually a spyare infection. AVDefender 2011 can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that AVDefender 2011 poses however, is that it can download and install keyloggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created AVDefender 2011 will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity.
Optional Security Suite Removal Method – Manual Deletion (Not Recommended)
***Please note we highly recommend not attempting manual removal of AVDefender 2011 unless are a trained computer professional. AVDefender 2011 is a highly complex and dynamic rogue spyware infection that can hide several random files throughout your computer’s registry and file system and makes manual removal almost impossible. In addition, deleting and modifying system files and your computer’s registry wihout proper knowledge and training can cause further issues and may even cause your computer to become inoperable. As such, proceeding with manual removal is done at your own risk and spyware-experts.com cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur in doing so.***
If you need help performing any of these steps, please see our tutorials listed on the upper right hand side of this page.
1. Delete the Following Processes:
- .exe
- tssd.exe
- shdw.exe
2. Delete Following Files and Directories
Windows XP
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\\
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\\shdw.exe
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\\tssd.exe
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\\InstallParams.lst
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\vlc.dat
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\history.dat
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\AVDefender2011.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\AVDefender2011.ini
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\AVDefender2011\result.dat
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\>\.exe
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\\sk.lst
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Start Menu\AVDefender2011\
- C:\Documents and Settings\%UserProfile%\Start Menu\AVDefender2011\AVDefender2011.lnk
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\\
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\\shdw.exe
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\\tssd.exe
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\\InstallParams.lst
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\vlc.dat
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\history.dat
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\AVDefender2011.lnk
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\AVDefender2011.ini
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\AVDefender2011\result.dat
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\>\.exe
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\\sk.lst
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\Start Menu\AVDefender2011\
- C:\Users\%UserProfile%\Start Menu\AVDefender2011\AVDefender2011.lnk
3. Delete the Following Registry Keys:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AVDefender 2011
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon “Shell” = “%AppData%\\.exe”
Important:
Note that even if you have followed all the above steps and performed the tasks correctly, it is highly probable that AVDefender 2011 will remain on your computer and continue to cause problems. The reason for this is that the program is dynamic and can change the filenames, locations, etc. and can even add additional infected files while it is on your computer.
This is why we highly recommend an automatic detection and removal tool such as Spyware Doctor that can find these additional hidden files and ensure that AVDefender 2011 is completely removed from your computer.
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