win 453 message at shutdown

kbgphilly · 04-21-2008, 10:14 AM

i have the virus win 453 on my computer how do i remove it?

**ThorXP** · 04-21-2008, 10:16 AM

Welcome to TSF....

To get Expert Help with malware removal:

Please read this sticky: If you think your computer is infected

If you cannot complete any of the 5 steps for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed, and post your logs in The HJT Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you. However, it is very important to make mention of any of the steps that you were not able to complete.

tetonbob · 04-21-2008, 05:46 PM

I don't think this is a malware issue.

@kbgphilly -

Do you have Defender Pro 5 in 1 installed?

This is a known issue with this software. The best way I've seen to solve the issue is to uninstall the software, and use some more well known applications from the lists on this page:

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

Edit:

There is a proposed workaround on this page which users say works.

http://www.itsecurity.com/expert/20080103/program-453/

It involved a registry fix. Before attempting any registry fix, BACK IT UP.

It's not a solution, in that it does not address the issue in the application, which if you look around has been ongoing for more than a year.

There is another proposed solution on this page:

http://www.moonlightsales.com/DPFixWin453.htm

Note:

I have not tried any of these workarounds/solutions, and do not use this application.

dj_swag · 06-08-2008, 08:30 PM

Is there also any known errors with the defender pro 15 in 1? by any chance? i am getting the error 453 but my mother in law is not and we both have the dp 15-in-1.

tetonbob · 06-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Yes, I believe so. The same procedures should apply...first one I'd pick is uninstalling it, and either getting a fresh installer file, or go in another direction from the link provided above.

dj_swag · 06-10-2008, 03:52 PM

i removed the defender pro 15-1 and it worked...it has made my computer alot faster....well
almost as fast as its ever been, it was sed when i got it and i got it working as good as it is today. and its still not all that great, i need a new one but for now this one will suffice.

tetonbob · 06-10-2008, 03:54 PM

Glad it worked for you...be sure to install new protections on the machine.

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

I find Avira AntiVir to be the least resource intensive of the freeware AntiVirus available.

04-21-2008, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
kbgphilly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	win 453 message at shutdown i have the virus win 453 on my computer how do i remove it?

04-21-2008, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
ThorXP TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,568 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3, Kubuntu & Ubuntu 8.10	Re: win 453 virus Welcome to TSF.... To get Expert Help with malware removal: Please read this sticky: If you think your computer is infected If you cannot complete any of the 5 steps for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed, and post your logs in The HJT Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you. However, it is very important to make mention of any of the steps that you were not able to complete. __________________ I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. *Heaven goes by favorites, If it didn't then your dog would get in first. Amen.*

04-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,559 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: win 453 virus I don't think this is a malware issue. @kbgphilly - Do you have Defender Pro 5 in 1 installed? This is a known issue with this software. The best way I've seen to solve the issue is to uninstall the software, and use some more well known applications from the lists on this page: PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Edit: There is a proposed workaround on this page which users say works. http://www.itsecurity.com/expert/20080103/program-453/ It involved a registry fix. Before attempting any registry fix, BACK IT UP. It's not a solution, in that it does not address the issue in the application, which if you look around has been ongoing for more than a year. There is another proposed solution on this page: http://www.moonlightsales.com/DPFixWin453.htm Note: I have not tried any of these workarounds/solutions, and do not use this application. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009 Last edited by tetonbob; 04-21-2008 at 06:00 PM.

06-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
dj_swag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5 OS: win xp pro	Re: win 453 message at shutdown Is there also any known errors with the defender pro 15 in 1? by any chance? i am getting the error 453 but my mother in law is not and we both have the dp 15-in-1.

06-08-2008, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,559 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: win 453 message at shutdown Yes, I believe so. The same procedures should apply...first one I'd pick is uninstalling it, and either getting a fresh installer file, or go in another direction from the link provided above. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

06-10-2008, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
dj_swag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5 OS: win xp pro	Re: win 453 message at shutdown i removed the defender pro 15-1 and it worked...it has made my computer alot faster....well almost as fast as its ever been, it was sed when i got it and i got it working as good as it is today. and its still not all that great, i need a new one but for now this one will suffice.

06-10-2008, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,559 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: win 453 message at shutdown Glad it worked for you...be sure to install new protections on the machine. PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? I find Avira AntiVir to be the least resource intensive of the freeware AntiVirus available. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009