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Problems with Windows PC Defender
I purchased a new Dell in 6/2008 with Vista and Windows PC Defender was already installed on the computer. Now I am receiving a lot of pop ups from Windows PC Defender stating that I have several trojans, etc. and to click a button to protect. When I click the button I am sent to Windows Defender to purchase and / or to activate. Is this legitimate? I have McAfee installed and these trojans are not showing up on the scan. So if someone could help me I would appreciate it.
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Bugbatter
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Posted October 2nd, 2009 10:00
Windows Defender is installed with Vista and is a legitimate program. That is what was installed by Dell, not Windows PC Defender.
Windows PC Defender is a rogue program (malware).
Here is a removal guide:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-windows-pc-defender