Jan 22

How to Remove Desktop Security 2010 – Desktop Security 2010 Removal Guide

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Desktop Security 2010 Description:

Desktop Security 2010 is a computer parasite originating from the same group as UnVirex, Contraviro, Desktop Defender 2010 and Total PC Defender. There is hardly any difference between Desktop Security 2010 and the above-mentioned rogue anti-spywares but for the name. Desktop Security 2010 installs onto computer systems using cunning tactics that involve trojan viruses. Locating a backdoor in a targeted system is not that big of an obstacle on Desktop Security 2010 way into your machine. Once on your PC, Desktop Security 2010 manifests itself through its bogus malware detection alerts such as W32/Autorun.worm!5492698F or Sft.dez.Wien which are anything but existing infections. The only thing that explains such activity of Desktop Security 2010 is its striving to make you believe there is a lot wrong with your computer and it needs a quick fix. This impression is quite misleading though because Desktop Security 2010 is only a pseudo antivirus and cannot really find any parasites, nor is it able to actually remove viruses. Desktop Security 2010 is nothing more than just another malware run by hackers who are evidently eager to make their way out of the financial crisis by swindling people out of their money. Desktop Security 2010 recommends PC users to purchase its full version so as to defend their workstations. This is a typical scam technique so you’d better rid yourself of Desktop Security 2010 infection before it reaches out to get your system’s critical functionalities and disrupts them.

Find out if your PC is infected with Desktop Security 2010:

Download Desktop Security 2010 Free Scanner with Remover

Desktop Security 2010 GUI Screenshot:

Desktop Security 2010 GUI

How to remove Desktop Security 2010 manually:

To perform manual removal of Desktop Security 2010, you should do the following:

Delete Desktop Security 2010 corrupt files:

  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Desktop Security 2010.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\gedx_ae09.exe
  • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\jkfuckjs.exe
  • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kgn.exe
  • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kilslmd.exex
  • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kn.a.exe
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\daily.cvd
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\Desktop Security 2010.exe
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\guide.chm
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\hjengine.dll
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\mfc71.dll
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\MFC71ENU.DLL
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\msvcp71.dll
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\msvcr71.dll
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\pthreadVC2.dll
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\securitycenter.exe
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\taskmgr.dll
  • %Program Files%\Desktop Security 2010\uninstall.exe
  • %WINDOWS%\system32\[random].exe

Remove Desktop Security 2010 associated registry entries:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Desktop Security 2010
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Security 2010
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon “Shell” = “C:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\Desktop Security 2010.exe”
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform “Desktop Security 2010″
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]“
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Desktop Security 2010″
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “SecurityCenter”

Please, note that manual removal of Desktop Security 2010 is a procedure of high complexity and should be performed with extreme caution. Lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. To ensure trouble-free deletion, it is recommended to use the automatic Desktop Security 2010 removal tool below:

Download Desktop Security 2010 Removal Tool

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