What is GreatDefender.exe, How to remove GreatDefender.exe

December 29th, 2009 O4, Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus, Run

GreatDefender.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: GreatDefender
Filename: GreatDefender.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | GreatDefender.exe

Command: C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [GreatDefender.exe] C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [GreatDefender.exe] C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“GreatDefender.exe”=C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

Description: core component of GreatDefender. GreatDefender is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these GreatDefender removal instructions.

What is sysclpro.exe, How to remove sysclpro.exe

December 29th, 2009 O4, Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus, Run

sysclpro.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: sysclpro
Filename: sysclpro.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | SystemCleanerPRO

Command: C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [SystemCleanerPRO] “C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe” /autorun

DDS Line:

uRun: [SystemCleanerPRO] C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“SystemCleanerPRO”=C:\Program Files\SystemCleanerPRO\sysclpro.exe [2009-04-01 931840]

Description: core component of SystemCleanerPRO. SystemCleanerPRO is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these SystemCleanerPRO removal instructions.

What is restore.exe, How to remove restore.exe

December 29th, 2009 O4, Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus, Run

restore.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: restore
Filename: restore.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Restore

Command: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Restore] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [Restore] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Restore”=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\F\restore.exe [2009-12-29 22528]

Description: core components of Antispyware Shield Pro. Antispyware Shield Pro is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Antispyware Shield Pro removal instructions.

What is wivrs.exe, How to remove wivrs.exe

December 27th, 2009 Microsoft active setup, Trojan

wivrs.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: wivrs
Filename: wivrs.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{43fF72BA-F2h9-13F1-bFbf-eaKfF836gFl5}

Command: c:\windows\system32\wivrs.exe
CLSID: {43fF72BA-F2h9-13F1-bFbf-eaKfF836gFl5}
Startup Type: Microsoft active setup
DDS Line:

mASetup: {43fF72BA-F2h9-13F1-bFbf-eaKfF836gFl5} – c:\windows\system32\wivrs.exe

Combofix:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{43fF72BA-F2h9-13F1-bFbf-eaKfF836gFl5}]
c:\windows\system32\wivrs.exe

Description: trojan

How to remove: use Windows registry editor (regedit) + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware

What is Total PC Defender.exe, How to remove Total PC Defender.exe

December 27th, 2009 O4, Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus, Run

Total PC Defender.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: Total PC Defender
Filename: Total PC Defender.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Total PC Defender

Command: C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Total PC Defender] C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [Total PC Defender] C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Total PC Defender”=C:\Program Files\Total PC Defender\Total PC Defender.exe [2009-12-27 1247744]

Description: core component of Total PC Defender. Total PC Defender is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Total PC Defender removal instructions.

What is pp14.exe, How to remove pp14.exe

December 26th, 2009 O4, Run, Worm

pp14.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: pp14
Filename: pp14.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | pp

Command: C:\Windows\pp14.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [pp] C:\Windows\pp14.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [pp] C:\Windows\pp14.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“pp”=C:\Windows\pp14.exe

Description: component of Koobface worm

How to remove: use these Koobface removal instructions.

What is 193.104.110.38, How to remove 193.104.110.38

December 26th, 2009 O17, Trojan

193.104.110.38 is a malicious DNS server

remove If your browser is hijacked or Google, Yahoo, MSN search results are redirected to non related sites, then you should immediately check your PC using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

IP Address: 193.104.110.38
HijackThis Category: O17
HijackThis Line:

O17 – HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{1C45AC7D-FB10-4D86-9C82-ABC6221372F6}: NameServer = 193.104.110.38,4.2.2.1,192.168.1.254
O17 – HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{1C45AC7D-FB10-4D86-9C82-ABC6221372F6}: NameServer = 193.104.110.38,4.2.2.1,192.168.1.254

MalwareBytes` Anti-malware shows infection:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{1C45AC7D-FB10-4D86-9C82-ABC6221372F6}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 193.104.110.38

Description: 193.104.110.38 used as DNS server to redirect browser to non related sites

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware

What is APCProtect.exe, How to remove APCProtect.exe

December 24th, 2009 O4, Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus, Run

APCProtect.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: APCProtect
Filename: APCProtect.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | APCProtect.exe

Command: C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [APCProtect.exe] C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [APCProtect.exe] C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“APCProtect.exe”=C:\Program Files\APCProtect Software\APCProtect\APCProtect.exe [2009-12-25 1798144]

Description: core component of APCProtect. APCProtect is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these APCProtect removal instructions.

What is H8SRT.sys, How to remove H8SRT.sys

December 24th, 2009 Driver, Rootkit, Trojan

H8SRT.sys is a harmful driver.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Driver name: H8SRT.sys
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\H8SRT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\H8SRTd.sys

Command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\H8SRT[random].sys
Startup Type: Driver
Description: trojan-rootkit also known as Rootkit.TDSS.

How to remove: use these H8SRT trojan removal instructions.

What is Security Central.exe, How to remove Security Central.exe

December 23rd, 2009 O4, Rogue Antispyware/Antivirus, Run

Security Central.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: Security Central
Filename: Security Central.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Security Central

Command: C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Security Central] C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [Security Central] C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Security Central”=C:\Program Files\Security Central\Security Central.exe

Description: core component of Security Central. Security Central is a rogue antispyware program.

How to remove: use these Security Central removal instructions.