subject: How to Remove RegistryDefender a Virus [print this page] RegistryDefender is an unreliable anti-spyware program, which appears to be antivirus program but is actually a virus infecting your computer. Once your computer is infected with the Trojan, it displays pop up messages recommending virus scan for the system. It scans your system and shows fake results of severe infections present in the computer. It confuses the user and enables to download suspicious files for cleaning the infection but you won't be able to get rid of it by doing so.
It generates RegistryDefender warning claiming as your computer is severely infected with viruses and about data loss. Rather you should ignore such fake alerts. Moreover it may also change the default settings of your system. It automatically scans your computer each time you log on the system displaying warning alert. Your computer gets infected with anti-spyware program if you visit some suspicious websites promoting virus scans.
How to remove RegistryDefender
In order to remove RegistryDefender infection you need to reboot your computer in safe mode using F8 key to prevent any data loss. You need to manually remove the files stored in the folder named as random applications in documents and settings of C-drive of your computer. However there are risks involved in the deletion of file which may cause error in your computer.
Alternatively, you need to download anti-malware software. Once installed it requires to be updated. You need to proceed further by clicking 'Next' option.The software scans the entire program files stored in your computer along with security RegistryDefender. After the successful completion of the scan result, it displays list of infected files of RegistryDefenders. You need to select them and click on remove files option. It is effective in cleaning the malicious program files and in removing RegistryDefender from your computer. Now your system is clean from the infection.
You may also use anti-virus software in order to remove such threats from your system. The software should have latest updated version which scans your computer and deletes or quarantines the malicious program files.
The settings of your system which has been change including color of the background can be restored using windows maintenance program. It is effective in restoring the default settings of your computer and results in better PC performance.
If your computer has various errors now, run an online full scan now and then fix the registry.
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