Spyware = WinDefender

[buckoneton]

Hi, Ive got a vicious Spyware on my PC called WinDefender, which keeps telling me to purchase something from them to remove it, Im running AVG, and Winpatrol. Can some one recommend a good programe to remove and prevent me from getting infected again !
Thanks

[Mac70]

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[LucianaScott]

hello there
this windefender must be something new cos i can't find information about it. however if it's a malware, it should be detected by anti-spyware tools. have you tried updating winpatrol and running a scan? if that doesn't as it's supposed to, i suggest you run some other antispyware to do the job. i recommend malwarebyte's antimalware cos it's reputable and it's free to use http://www.2-spyware.com/review-malwarebytes-a nti-malware.html

[wildwood]

IT will exaggerate reports of malware and spyware that you have on your computer so as to make you buy their program. Here is symantics instructions on how to remove it completely.

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writ eup.jsp?docid=2008-070711-4828-99&tabid=3

[buckoneton]

Many thanks everyone, I will try those suggested

[JeffDetz]

I too had WinDefender and could not tell if it was the real one of this fake one that I found out about via google search: http://www.enigmasoft...defender2008-removal/

It was a pain finally removing it. I had to use malwarebytes and spyhunter. Both found the fake one but after rebooting it came back. Somehow I was able remove it fully in Safe Mode. '

To keep from getting it again is almost impossible. I would just keep your antimalware program updated and do not trust your antivirus program to protect you from it. Also, stay away from free porn sites, those are filled with Trojans and stuff that install these fake security programs.