RegDefense is a misleading application that reports false scan alerts. RegDefense is typically first encountered when visiting web sites that try to lure you to download a free version of its software. Once a user downloads and runs a scan, it falsely reports errors on the computer. The program than tries to fool the user in purchasing the full license to remove the false errors. Do not purchase this fraudulent software!
Name: RegDefense
Version: 4.1.1.6
Publisher: Xionix
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Behavior: The program must be manually installed.
Removal
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
- Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
- Update the virus definitions.
- Run a full system scan.
- Delete any values added to the registry.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
If you do not have Norton Antivirus, you can download a free copy of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware to remove this software.
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Bunny,
Always stay with what works!
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I’ve been using AVG Free. My brother recommended it and it has been working well on both my laptop and desktop.
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AVG is an excellent free antivirus software. I use it as well on two machines.
Hey !! what about “NORTON” !! What do you think?
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