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IE Defender Description
IEDefender is a rogue anti-spyware program due to its deceptive and aggressive advertising practices. IEDefender and its marketing affiliates are distributing and installing IEDefender's anti-spyware program through a download which is bundled with a trojan triggered by a browser helper object (BHO). Many of these trojan bundled downloads are located in sites which offer a "video codec" to be able to view free adult entertainment videos.After your PC is infected with the trojan bundled download, it keeps showing up a popup stating "NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not at the highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your computer's performance and prevent data loss". When you click on the popup, it will direct your IE to http://www.IEDefender.com to download IEDefender's anti-spyware program.
In addition, the trojan which came bundled from either IEDefender and/or its affiliates hijacks your search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and MSN, and displays a fake error message within your search results claiming that your system is infected and offering to buy the IEDefender program. Once you click on this fake error message you will be redirected to IEDefender's home site where you will be tricked into buying IEDefender's anti-spyware application.
How can I get rid of IE Defender?
The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall IE Defender by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden IE Defender files, it's possible that IE Defender will reappear after reboot. Follow the IE Defender detection and removal methods below.
IE Defender Automatic Detection (Recommended)
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IE Defender Manual Removal Instructions
Below is a list of IE Defender manual removal instructions and IE Defender components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for IE Defender.
Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find IE Defender Path
- Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
- In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "IE Defender" file name(s).
- To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
- When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "IE Defender", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete IE Defender in the following manual removal steps.
- "IE Defender" files can be found in the directory path(s):
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove IE Defender Processes
- To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
- Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "IE Defender" process by name.
- Select the "IE Defender" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
- Remove the "IE Defender" processes files:
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove IE Defender Registry Values
- To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
- Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
- To delete "IE Defender" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
- Locate and delete "IE Defender" registry entries:
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister IE Defender DLL Files
- To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
- Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the IE Defender DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where IE Defender DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
- To unregister "IE Defender" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u IE Defender.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
- Search and unregister "IE Defender" DLL files:
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other IE Defender Files
- To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
- Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
- To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
- Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
- To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
- To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
- Select the "IE Defender" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
- Remove the "IE Defender" processes files:
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IE Defender Recommendation
RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track IE Defender and automatically remove IE Defender as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.
If you believe you have IE Defender installed on your computer, check for IE Defender with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.
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Download SpyHunter's Free IE Defender Scanner |
SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove IE Defender and other spyware threats you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool. Since new IE Defender files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on IE Defender and other spyware threats.
To learn more on IE Defender, see our IE Defender resource section below.
More IE Defender Resources
What is Trojans?
IE Defender is a type of Trojans.
Trojans install themselves secretly and quietly onto your computer, most often by the simple downloading of email attachments (usually .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans gain complete control over your system after installation, and with that may delete files, steal passwords, change your system settings, and monitor your computer acitivity.
Think you have IE Defender? Run SpyHunter's FREE IE Defender scan and automatically detect IE Defender on your PC.
IE Defender Prevention Rules
Protect your computer from IE Defender and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.
Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date
Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.
To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.
Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current IE Defender spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect IE Defender automatically.
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Download SpyHunter's Free IE Defender Scanner |
SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove IE Defender and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.
Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on
A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like IE Defender from infecting your computer.
Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date
Since new IE Defender files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
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