Desktop Protector 2010 Rogue Anti-Spyware - removal guide

Desktop Protector 2010

Created: 2010-01-06 05:52:37 Author: Gaby C.

Information about Desktop Protector 2010

Desktop Protector 2010 (or DesktopProtector2010) is a rogue anti-spyware application which can’t be trusted for many reasons. Firstly, the program just imitates scanning the system for malware and reports only invented threats. When installed, it extremely slows the system down, makes it to malfunction and even brings more malware inside. Money is the only aim of Desktop Protector 2010, so victims are usually pushed into purchasing a useless its version as the only security application which will help to fix everything.

Desktop Protector 2010 pretends to be a useful tool for system protection but in fact it’s the opposite. It is distributed with a help of Trojans viruses that download and install this program into the compromised machine unexpectedly. Right configurations are also done to make it start when Windows boots up just like the fake random files. Additionally, Desktop Protector 2010 detects these files as “infections” and offers it own paid services for their removal. Tons of misleading pop-up ads, security notifications and messages are displayed by this scam, so be aware and don’t fall into them!

Paying for Desktop Protector 2010, just like for its relative Desktop Defender 2010, is equal supporting the scammers. This malware is useless and can even make the system crash. Don’t give your money away and get rid of this rogue anti-spyware immediately. Please, use the removal guide listed below and delete Desktop Protector 2010 as soon as possible.

Desktop Protector 2010 Facts

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Desktop Protector 2010 pretends to increase security of your PC
Desktop Protector 2010 free version will show popups, alerts and fake results to convince you to pay
Desktop Protector 2010 creators will not deliver license keys upon paying or the full version will not be functional
Desktop Protector 2010 might be used to download and advertise other malicious software
Desktop Protector 2010 might disable some of your PCs or its programs functions

Manual Desktop Protector 2010 removal instructions

Note: Manual removal of parasite Desktop Protector 2010 is tedious and dangerous task if done incorectly. Stoping and deleting incorrect executables and DLLs, deleting registry entries might harm your PC. Thus we recommend using Spyware Doctor of PCTools for automatical scan and removal of computer parasites, or another reputable spyware remover.

1

Kill malicious Processes:

How to kill malicious processes

uninstall.exe
Desktop Protector 2010.exe

2

Unregister malicious Dlls:

How to unregister malicious DLLs

AF.dll
IEAddon.dll
msvcp71.dll
MFC71.dll
msvcr71.dll
shellext.dll
pthreadVC2.dll
hjengine.dll
MFC71ENU.dll
MyTaskMgrDll.dll
siglsp.dll

3

Remove malicious Registery entries:

How to remove malicious registry entries

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\IEAddon.DLL
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEAddon.StatusBarPane.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Desktop Protector 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\tdifw_drv
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\tdidis32.sys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\tdidis32.sys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon â€œShellâ€ = â€œC:\Program Files\Desktop Protector 2010\Desktop Protector 2010.exeâ€
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{C0E56AC2-9F72-436E-B6E7-AEC28AF9E4EB}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEAddon.StatusBarPane
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{3ED0E410-5C8E-47B6-A75D-D10B886E903C}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Protector 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run â€œDesktop Protector 2010?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Enum\Root\LEGACY_TDIDIS32.SYS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run â€œâ€
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{08EEC6AD-7486-487F-89B7-5A3716DDAE14}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drives\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\antivirus_contextscan
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{5B184B9D-B7BD-4FEA-8D1F-5E27182206A5}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform â€œDesktop Protector 2010?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root\LEGACY_TDIDIS32.SYS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_TDIDIS32.SYS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TDIDIS32.sys

4

Remove harmful Files:

How to remove harmful files

%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\hjengine.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\MFC71ENU.DLL
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\MyTaskMgrDll.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\siglsp.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\uninstall.exe
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\Desktop Protector 2010.exe
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\MFC71.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\msvcr71.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\shellext.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\tdifw_drv_WXP.sys
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\AF.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\IEAddon.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\msvcp71.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\pthreadVC2.dll
%Program Files%\Desktop Protector 2010\tdifw_drv_WLH.sys
%WINDOWS%\System32\tdidis32.sys

5

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