BrowserDefender.exe Removal Guide

BrowserDefender.exe is a file that you might notice on your system if you install software published by PerformerSoft LLC or Bit89 Inc. In most cases, this program is a variant of Browser Protector Software, which is usually classified as a potentially unwanted program. Even though it promises to be able to protect your browsers from hijacks, the truth is that it is not as beneficial as it might seem from the first sight. Thus, we do not recommend keeping it on the system. Do not worry if you do not know how to get rid of it – we are here to help you.

If you notice BrowserDefender.exe process running, it might also indicate that your system contains such suspicious programs as Delta Toolbar by Babylon Ltd and Delta Chrome Toolbar by Visual Tools. BrowserDefender.exe itself is usually located in a subfolder in %ProgramFiles% and its size is usually 2.82MB; however, it can vary depending on the version of the operating system. The specialists of 411-spyware.com have found out that BrowserDefender.exe might even contribute to the collection of information about your browsing habits. According to some sources, it might also hijack Windows Virtual Memory processes. As you have probably already understood, BrowserDefender.exe will not do anything good, which is why it is advisable to delete it from the system.

There are other symptoms indicating that BrowserDefender software has infiltrated your system. For instance, if you notice such files as lpk.dll and BrowserDefender.dll on your system as well, there is no doubt that you have it on your PC. However, if it happens that these files are not present, you should make sure that another malware is not using the name of BrowserDefender.exe. Of course, it is not an easy task to do it yourself, which is why we recommend scanning the system with a reliable antimalware tool, for instance, SpyHunter.

You should never keep suspicious programs running on your PC, especially if they have entered your system without your permission. The easiest way to protect the system is to employ an automatic malware remover. It will not only help you to get rid of the existing threats, including BrowserDefender.exe, but also protect your system from future infections that might be even more serious, e.g. rootkits, trojans, etc. Just make sure that the tool is reliable because the unreliable one might allow various threats enter the system as well.

How to get rid of the unwanted program

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select the application that you wish to remove.
5. Click the Remove button.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on Browser Defender.
5. Click the Uninstall button.

Windows 8

1. Tap the Windows key.
2. Start typing Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on the software and then delete it by clicking Uninstall.