: You may need to download a Shell.reg fix or manually ensure HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell is set to explorer.exe .
Once terminated, go to , type explorer.exe , and press OK to restore your desktop. Remove Palladium Pro Fake Antivirus Program From the PC
: Open the Registry Editor ( regedit ) and search for "Palladium." Delete entries found in paths such as HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run . : You may need to download a Shell
: Run this first to stop any remaining hidden malware processes. : Run this first to stop any remaining
Palladium Pro is a (scareware) that mimics legitimate security software like Microsoft Security Essentials to trick users into paying for nonexistent threat removals. It typically locks the user's desktop, disables Task Manager, and displays fake infection alerts. Removing Palladium Pro from Your PC
: This built-in tool also detects and removes this specific threat. 4. Clean Files and Startup Items