ProtectDefender Software
How to Remove ProtectDefender Software from Your Computer
To completely purge ProtectDefender Software from your computer, you need to delete the files and folders associated with ProtectDefender Software. These files and folders are respectively listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
For instructions on deleting the ProtectDefender Software files and folders, see the following section How to Delete ProtectDefender Software Files (.exe, .dll, etc.).
How to Delete ProtectDefender Software Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)^
The files and folders associated with ProtectDefender Software are listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
To delete the ProtectDefender Software files and folders:
- Using your file explorer, browse to each file and folder listed in the Folders and Files sections.
- Select the file or folder and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
- Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.
ProtectDefender Software Categorized as:^
Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts the hard drive of the infected computer or the files holding important information. The hacker then extorts money from the computer’s owner in exchange for the possibility to have access to the data again.
Be Aware of the Following Ransomware Threats:
DetectSatan, MenaceRescue, AntivirusPCSuite, DataDoctor, REAnti.
How Did My PC Get Infected with ProtectDefender Software?^
The following are the most likely reasons why your computer got infected with ProtectDefender Software:
- Your operating system and Web browser's security settings are too lax.
- You are not following safe Internet surfing and PC practices.
Downloading and Installing Freeware or Shareware
Small-charge or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like ProtectDefender Software. Sometimes adware is attached to free software to enable the developers to cover the overhead involved in created the software. Spyware frequently piggybacks on free software into your computer to damage it and steal valuable private information.
Using Peer-to-Peer Software
The use of peer-to-peer (P2P) programs or other applications using a shared network exposes your system to the risk of unwittingly downloading infected files, including malicious programs like ProtectDefender Software.
Visiting Questionable Web Sites
When you visit sites with dubious or objectionable content, trojans-including ProtectDefender Software, spyware and adware, may well be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer.
Detecting ProtectDefender Software^
The following symptoms signal that your computer is very likely to be infected with ProtectDefender Software:
PC is working very slowly
ProtectDefender Software can seriously slow down your computer. If your PC takes a lot longer than normal to restart or your Internet connection is extremely slow, your computer may well be infected with ProtectDefender Software.
New desktop shortcuts have appeared or the home page has changed
ProtectDefender Software can tamper with your Internet settings or redirect your default home page to unwanted web sites. ProtectDefender Software may even add new shortcuts to your PC desktop.
Annoying popups keep appearing on your PC
ProtectDefender Software may swamp your computer with pestering popup ads, even when you're not connected to the Internet, while secretly tracking your browsing habits and gathering your personal information.
E-mails that you didn't write are being sent from your mailbox
ProtectDefender Software may gain complete control of your mailbox to generate and send e-mail with virus attachments, e-mail hoaxes, spam and other types of unsolicited e-mail to other people.
Hi,
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Great job!