Spyware Techie

Published by Allen on August 30, 2007 03:49 pm under Spyware Help

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Do you know what SpyDefenderPro is?

DESCRIPTION

SpyDefenderPro is a rogue anti-spyware program that may be downloaded manually from the SpyDefenderPro.com website. SpyDefenderPro, the rogue anti-spyware program, displays exaggerated scan results scaring users into thinking they need to use SpyDefenderPro to get rid of spyware. Do not use or install the program SpyDefenderPro. SpyDefenderPro is not a legitimate spyware removal tool.

In non-techie terms: SpyDefenderPro and the website SpyDefenderPro.com are set up in a way to conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Do not under any circumstances download, install or purchase SpyDefenderPro.

SpyDefenderPro Automatic Removal Instructions

SpyDefenderPro Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. SpyDefenderPro manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that SpyDefenderPro will be removed completely. So read the SpyDefenderPro removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

Uninstall SpyDefenderPro Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall SpyDefenderPro if found.
To stop SpyDefenderPro processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these SpyDefenderPro processes:
SpyDefender.exe

For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To unregister SpyDefenderPro registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these SpyDefenderPro registry keys:
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpyDefender Pro_is1
```
If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
Remove SpyDefenderPro Directories.
To find SpyDefenderPro directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following SpyDefenderPro directories:
SpyDefender Pro.lnk
SpyDefender Pro Help
Manual.lnk
SpyDefender Pro.lnk
Uninstall SpyDefender
Pro.lnk
unins000.dat
unins000.exe
SpyDefender.db
SpyDefender.db2
SpyDefender.exe
SpyDefender.pdf

Right-click on the SpyDefenderPro folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove SpyDefenderPro icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the SpyDefenderPro manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your SpyDefenderPro problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that SpyDefenderPro will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

SpyDefenderPro Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions

SpyDefenderPro Manual Removal Instructions

Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

Uninstall SpyDefenderPro Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall SpyDefenderPro if found.
To stop SpyDefenderPro processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these SpyDefenderPro processes:
There are no processes.
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To Unregister SpyDefenderPro DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these SpyDefenderPro DLLs:
There are no dll's.

To locate the SpyDefenderPro DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type SpyDefenderPro and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the SpyDefenderPro DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).
To unregister SpyDefenderPro registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these SpyDefenderPro registry keys:
There are no registry keys.
If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
Remove SpyDefenderPro Directories.
To find SpyDefenderPro directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following SpyDefenderPro directories:
There are no directories.

Right-click on the SpyDefenderPro folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder SpyDefenderPro and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting SpyDefenderPro could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove SpyDefenderPro icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.