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TrustFighter

For Information and Removal of TrustFighter

Should You Trust TrustFighter? 

There are a lot of questions surrounding rogue antivirus programs, what they are, and as importantly, what they are not.  If you think that you have one of these rogue programs, such as TrustFighter, on your computer, your best ally is useful, valid information.

What is TrustFighter?

Before answering this very important question, it is useful to know what rogue antivirus programs are and what type of characteristics they typically display.  While each specific one behaves in slightly different ways, the objective of all of these programs is to persuade computer users to purchase their fully licensed version.  Why would someone buy a program like this?  Because the programs typically create false warning messages and scan results in order to create the illusion that there is something amiss in your system.  The first impulse many people have upon seeing a message indicating they have severe security risks is to fix them as quickly as possible.

The problem is that the programs do not resolve any existing security issues.  In fact, it is quite likely there are no security issues at all, except, of course, for the presence of the rogue antivirus program.

TrustFighter fakes a scan of your computer and issues warnings designed to divert you to a rogue website.  Here, the program continues to try to sell you its full version.  It is from the WinGuard family and is similar to WiniFighter, TrustSoldier, and SafeFighter. 

TrustFighter is also seen as Trust Fighter or Trust-Fighter. 

Is TrustFighter Installed in Your System?

TrustFighter, like other rogue antivirus programs, makes use of pop-ups.  You will likely notice two different types of ads - and remember, that is essentially what they are.  The first is false scan results.  These look very much like those that would be generated by your legitimate virus scan program. 

In the upper right corner, you will see the TrustFighter name, with the logo, "Help protect your PC."  There are three interlinking rings in blue, red, and green.  A task bar gives you the option of choosing, "Scan," "Quarantine," "Report," "Tasks," and "Real Time Protection."  On the left side are scan options.  The ad will claim to have scanned your system and found several security risks, which sometimes number in the hundreds.

Because this looks like a real scan, many people are convinced of the legitimacy of the scan and opt to purchase the full version or at least click on the link provided.  Another common ad is the false warning message.  You might receive a pop-up on your screen with the following warning:

Spyware Alert!

Your computer is infected with spyware.  It could damage your critical files or expose your private data on the internet.  Click here to register your copy of TrustFighter and remove spyware threats from your PC. 

You may also notice that your computer is operating more slowly than usual.  TrustFighter burrows its way into your system and launches itself automatically when you boot up your machine.  It remains resident in the background, which means that it uses quite a bit of your CPU.  This leaves less for your regular programs and can make tasks like opening documents, loading webpages, or downloading files very slow.  If your computer is normally fast and then experiences a slowdown, it is a good indication that you have a rogue antivirus program installed in your system.

Other common indicators are new desktop shortcuts and changed internet settings.  Your homepage may be replaced by one advertising TrustFighter's "protection," and you may be diverted to one of its rogue sites.   

How Did TrustFighter Become Installed?

Rogue antivirus programs are like hitchhikers into your computer.  They depend on a ride from Trojans.  TrustFighter is usually brought in by a Trojan which disguises itself as an update to Adobe Flash.  If it becomes downloaded, it will install the rogue program, as well as a host of random, harmless files into your C drive.  These are the files the "scans" find and identify as threats.  In reality, they were put there by the program and cannot be removed by purchasing the full version. 

Most of the time, TrustFighter enters without the computer user's consent or knowledge.  It is possible, however, to inadvertently download it intentionally.  Not that you intend to install a rogue program, but TrustFighter and other like it can be very convincing.  It has a legitimate-looking official website, and being inundated with warnings creates the urgency to act. 

Removing TrustFighter

Whether you have downloaded it yourself or it has been promoted by a Trojan, it is essential to remove TrustFighter as soon as you notice its presence.  It is important to remember that this is not a virus.  You cannot remove it using your regular antivirus scan.  Rogue programs like this are insidious because they are not detected by our installed security programs.  To remove it then, you have to use more advanced methods.  There are two available:  automatic removal and manual removal. 

Automatic removal is appropriate for anyone, but is especially well-suited to those with little technical experience.  A reputable program like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes has free malware removal) will detect and remove TrustFighter and other rogue antivirus programs.  Unlike your regular antivirus program, this is designed to detect rogue programs, which are adept at hiding in your system.  Simply download, follow the instructions and your computer will be running optimally in no time.

The other option is manual removal, which can be very effective.  The problem is that it takes patience, technical knowledge and experience, and a lot of time.  You have to find and delete each and every registry key and file associated with the program to ensure it is entirely removed.  This sounds easy enough, but the file names tend to look the same, and you can easily miss one or accidentally delete a legitimate file.  If you have experience with your system registry, the following instructions will help you remove TrustFighter:

Stop Processes:

TrustFighter.exe

uninstall.exe

za23d9wnload5r515.exe

lil6.tmp.exe

Disable DLL Files:

1044zhackt9ol5b2.dll

d3d550c.dll

z9815spy765.dll

Remove Registry Keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareTrustFighter

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallTrustFighter

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARETrustFighter

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumRootLEGACY_TRUSTFIGHTERSVC

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTrustFighterSvc

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "TrustFighter"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionImage File Execution Optionssvchost.exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "lil6.tmp.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "TrustFighter"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionImage File Execution Optionssvchost.exe "GlobalFlag" "0x02000100"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionImage File Execution Optionssvchost.exe "VerifierDlls" = "d3d550c.dll"

Remove Files:

Program Files%TrustFighter Software

Program Files%TrustFighter SoftwareTrustFighter

Program Files%TrustFighter SoftwareTrustFighterlicense.txt

Program Files%TrustFighter SoftwareTrustFightertrustsoldier.exe

Program Files%TrustFighter SoftwareTrustFighteruninstall.exe

WINDOWS%102z6w59m3c4.cpl

WINDOWS%1044zhackt9ol5b2.dll

WINDOWS%10683v9rzs656.cpl

WINDOWS%10915hief309z.cpl

Documents and Settings%All UsersDesktopTrustFighter.lnk

Documents and Settings%All UsersStart MenuProgramsTrustFighter

Documents and Settings%All UsersStart MenuProgramsTrustFighter1 TrustFighter.lnk

Documents and Settings%All UsersStart MenuProgramsTrustFighter2 Homepage.lnk

Documents and Settings%All UsersStart MenuProgramsTrustFighter3 Uninstall.lnk

TrustFighter.exe

za23d9wnload5r515.exe 1

TrustFighter.lnk 2

Homepage.lnk 3

Uninstall.lnk

TrustFighter.lnk

d3d550c.dll

z9815spy765.dll

z9cfthreat4589.bin

d98thi5f2122z.ocx

f85a9dware256z.exe

lil6.tmp.exe

z105hackto5l709.cpl

Removing TrustFighter Automatically/Safely

For free automatic removal we recommend using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program is widely recommended by reputable third-party sites, so you can be reasonably confident of its ability to safely get rid of TrustFighter and any hidden Trojans. As a precaution we recommend double checking your system with Spyware Doctor. This program requires paid registration to enable deletions, however it has a money back guaranteed and is the top of the line in malware removal. It should catch malware that evades Malwarebytes and block anything that tries to reinstal itself.

Remove TrustFighter Now:

1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spyware Doctor  
2. Run Reimage PC Repair Online to check for malware damage and repair if required.
3. Run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
4. Remove all the detected infections (free).
5. Run a scan with Spyware Doctor
6. Remove any remaining infections
7. Reboot and rescan with Spyware Doctor. Your computer should now be clean.

Important note: If Malwarebytes is blocked by malware then run Chameleon (Start Menu → All Programs → MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware → Tools → Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Chameleon). If you need further help removing TrustFighter please email us at info@removeadware.com.au or call for personal assistance on toll-free number 888-655-3453, within the USA and Canada.

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