Do you know what Win32 Zafi b is?
Win32 Zafi b is known to be a serious threat that facilitates many fake security messages or popups at random. Win32 Zafi b may be associated with the creators of Perfect Defender 2009 which is a rogue anti-spyware program. Win32 Zafi b is basically a Trojan infection similar to other Trojans, such as Zlob.Trojan, that installs fake anti-spyware programs without notifying a user of the malicious action.
In non-techie terms:
Win32 Zafi b, once installed on your system, may create multiple popup messages or alert notifications that warn you of security issues or parasites found on your computer. Any messages generated by Win32 Zafi b may be fake and cannot be trusted. Win32 Zafi b may come from an infected video codec download or file sharing networks. It is very important to remove Win32 Zafi b because it may disable any antispyware or antivirus program running on your computer which could open up your computer to other attacks over the internet.
Aliases: Win32 Zafi b, Win32.Zafi.b, Win32/Zafi b, Win32 Zafi b Trojan.
Win32 Zafi b Automatic Removal Instructions
Win32 Zafi b Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Win32 Zafi b manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There's no guarantee that Win32 Zafi b will be removed completely. So read the Win32 Zafi b removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall Win32 Zafi b Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Win32 Zafi b if found. - To stop Win32 Zafi b processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you'll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these Win32 Zafi b processes:
pzpsp23511834.exe
pdfndr.exe
c:\Program Files\Perfect Defender 2009\pdefendr.exe
%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Google\pzpsp23511834.exe
pdmonitor.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\ikbmqvex.exe
%PROGRAMFILES%\perfect defender 2009\pdmonitor.exe
PDInstall2009[1].exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select "End task". - To Unregister Win32 Zafi b DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these Win32 Zafi b DLLs:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\sccmsk.dll
%UserProfile%\My Documents\PerfectDefender2009\SDBHO.dll
To locate the Win32 Zafi b DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Win32 Zafi b and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the Win32 Zafi b DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister Win32 Zafi b registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these Win32 Zafi b registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove Win32 Zafi b Directories.
To find Win32 Zafi b directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following Win32 Zafi b directories:
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Perfect Defender 2009
%ProgramFiles%\Perfect Defender 2009
Right-click on the Win32 Zafi b folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying 'Are you sure you want to remove the folder Win32 Zafi b and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?', click Yes.
Another message will appear saying 'Renaming, moving or deleting Win32 Zafi b could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?', click Yes. - To remove Win32 Zafi b icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You've completed the Win32 Zafi b manual removal instructions!
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There's no guarantee that Win32 Zafi b will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.