Enhance Your Defenses By Removing WinPC Defender - By: Ms Mindy Matter

WinPC Defender sounds like it may help with your computer security needs, so many feel obligated to purchase the full version of the program. However, most security experts indicate it’s better to remove WinPC Defender than leave it on your system.

What is WinPC Defender?

This application is often classified with rogue antispyware programs, and the goal is to get you to activate the program by purchasing the registration key online. Many of the tactics it uses to help convince you, though, are a little scary. What’s more is that it can compromise your overall level of security, alter the way your computer is supposed to function, and make it a little erratic on occasion.

It seems to be related to XP Police Antivirus and a program called IE Security. The interfaces with all three programs are quite similar as are the sales pages for the actual sites.

Most have suggested that WinPC Defender is often installed by a Trojan that acts as if it were a video codec. You might see this problem with some sites or video streams. A message may pop up that you don’t have the correct programs to view the video or website, and by clicking on the pop up, the correct program will download. Clicking, of course, installs WinPC Defender, and once it’s on your system, you may notice any of the following.

System Scan Procedures: The most common indicator that WinPC Defender is installed on your computer is what looks like an antivirus or antispyware scan of your machine. The interface actually looks very similar to Windows Defender, and it even incorporates the traditional Windows colors into the shield logo proudly displayed at the top of the window. On the left side of this program’s interface, there is a menu. The buttons include Home page, Full PC scan, Privacy keeper, Firewall, Update settings, and Global settings. Clicking any of these buttons will lead you to the home page for WinPC Defender where you’ll not only get an overview of the program’s benefits, but you’ll also be asked to buy your copy of the program. The bottom of this application window usually includes a warning that your computer is at risk until you’ve purchased the full version of the program. Much of this interface is devoted to the actual scan. You’ll probably see a progress bar so you can monitor the development of the scan, and you may also be able to view a box that contains the list of threatening files. In many cases, some of these look quite frightening because they’ve been featured in various media outlets. It is essential that you remember WinPC Defender hasn’t found any of these problem files. It is designed to find the same concerns with every single machine it scans. This interface can pop up any time your computer is on.

System Alert Messages: There are three kinds of alert messages you may notice with WinPC Defender. The first one actually appears while you’re online. You are usually redirected to a page that says “Insecure Internet Activity” or “Threat of Virus Attack.” This is most often accompanied by a suggestion to update your WinPC Defender so you can avoid problem programs. Often your browser’s start page will display the same message if this program has been installed on your computer. Another type of alert message looks quite like a pop up advertisement you may get while surfing online. It often says WinPC Defender has detected a Trojan. This is usually followed with something like “A piece of malicious code was found in your system which can replicate itself if no action is taken. Click here to have your system cleaned by WinPC Defender.” You may also get one that says “Firewall Warning” and some text about hidden file transfers. With both, the only suggested way to handle the problem is the installation of WinPC Defender. The final type of alert message you may see looks like a Windows Notification Balloon. It almost always gives you a frightening warning and says you much download WinPC Defender to remedy the problem immediately. Clicking on it only leads you to the Defender home page where you can activate the program when you pay the associated fee.

If you do have WinPC Defender installed on your computer, the best idea is to remove it immediately. Because it can be a source of frustration and computer security concerns, taking the time to manually eliminate all of the files and registry keys or download a respected antispyware program is the only idea you should consider. If you’re a novice computer user, an automated download is probably the safest idea. A single mistaken keystroke while working within your computer’s registry could damage your entire system, and that may cause further harm.

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