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Remove Antivirus Smart Protection virus

2012-01-25T21:37:00.000-08:00

Antivirus Smart Protection is a rogue anti-spyware from the same family of rogues as Home Security Solutions, PC Security Guardian, Best Malware Protection, Internet Antivirus 2011, etc. The program pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Antivirus Smart Protection is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. So, don`t trust anything relate to this software and remove the fake antivirus as soon as possible.

HijackThis shows Antivirus Smart Protection infection

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ Antivirus Smart Protection] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\0ab12\AB123.exe” /s /d

What Antivirus Smart Protection does

Antivirus Smart Protection is promoted and installed with the help of trojans that are mostly distributed via fake online scanners, misleading websites and using social engineering. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

During installation, Antivirus Smart Protection will be configured to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Antivirus Smart Protection is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys

Warning
Warning! Virus detected

However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted! You can safety ignore them.

Last, but not least, the rogue will disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running.

As you can see, Antivirus Smart Protection is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Antivirus Smart Protection virus removal steps to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove System Check virus

2012-01-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

System Check is a fake computer optimization software that displays fake error messages and alerts that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It uses this misleading technique of most rogue programs in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software. Don’t pay for System Check malware. Read a guide written below to see instructions how it can be removed automatically.

What System Check virus does

System Check from the same family of malware as System Fix, Data Recovery, Master Utilities, PC Repair, System Repair, etc. It is distributed with the help of trojans. Thus, this malware can be installed without you noticing that. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table.

Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While System Check is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

However, the rogue just uses the fake alerts to make the scam look more realistic. You should ignore all of them.

As you can see, System Check pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the System Check virus removal instructions.

System Check associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\System Check.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Check\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Check\System Check.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Check\Uninstall System Check.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove AV Protection 2011 virus

2011-11-18T01:55:00.001-08:00

AV Protection 2011 is another rogue antivirus program from the same family of malware as AV Security 2012, Cloud Protection, Guard Online, AV Guard Online, OpenCloud Security,etc. It pretends to be a legitimate virus and malware remover tool but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. The rogue is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. So, don`t trust anything relate to this software and remove AV Protection 2011 as soon as possible.

What AV Protection 2011 does

The program is promoted and installed with the help of trojans that are mostly distributed via fake online scanners, misleading websites and using social engineering. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer. On first run, AV Protection 2011 configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, it will perform a fake system scan and detect a lot of infections that can only be removed with a full version of the program. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software. So, you can safety ignore the scan results.

svchost.exesvchost.exe was replaced with unauthorized program.svchost.exe has encountered a problem and needs to
close. We are sorry for inconvenience.

To help protect your computer, Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program. Do you want to keep blocking this program? Name: Zeus Trojan

Warning!
Running of application is impossible.
The file C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe is infected.
Please activate your antivirus program.

As you can see, AV Protection 2011 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the steps below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove AV Protection 2011

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking by doing the following:
- reboot your computer;
- after hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, keep tapping F8;
- instead of Windows loading as normal, Windows Advanced Options menu should appear;
- select second option Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

3. AV Protection 2011 may be installed with ZeroAccess trojan-rootkit, so you should run ZeroAccess remover to detect and remove this infection. Download ZeroAccess trojan removal tool from the link below

anywhere.webrootcloudav.com/antizeroaccess.exe

Run it and follow the prompts.

4. AV Protection 2011 may be installed with TDSS trojan-rootkit, so you should run TDSS remover to detect and remove this infection. Download TDSS trojan removal tool from the link below

support.kaspersky.com/downloads/utils/tdsskiller.zip

Uunzip it to your desktop. Run TDSSKiller and follow the prompts.

5. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware from the link below

myantispyware.com/mbam

6. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

7. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

8. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

9. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove AV Guard Online virus

2011-10-07T16:29:00.000-07:00

AV Guard Online is another rogue antivirus program from the same family of malware as BlueFlare Antivirus, Wireshark Antivirus, Sysinternals Antivirus, etc. It reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security messages in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version. So, don`t trust anything relate to this software and remove AV Guard Online as soon as possible.

What AV Guard Online does

AV Guard Online will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While AV Guard Online is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar that stats:

svchost.exe
svchost.exe has encountered a problem and needs to
close. We are sorry for inconvenience.

Security Warning
There are critical system files on your computer that were
modified by malicious program.
It will cause unstable work of your system and permanent
data loss.
Click here to undo performed modifications and remove
malicious software (Highly recommended).

Warning!
Running of application is impossible.
The file C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe is infected.
Please activate your antivirus program.

As you can see, AV Guard Online is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the AV Guard Online removal guide or the steps below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove AV Guard Online

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

5. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

6. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Security Guard 2012 virus

2011-10-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

Security Guard 2012 is another fake antivirus software. It reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security messages in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version. So, don`t trust anything that this software will say you and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Security Guard 2012 does

The malicious application is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, Security Guard 2012 configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist! Security Guard 2012 will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While Security Guard 2012 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task. However, do not believe in any of the fake messages. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, the program is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Security Guard 2012 removal guide or the steps below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Security Guard 2012 virus

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Remove Data Restore virus

2011-09-30T05:58:00.000-07:00

Data Restore is a fake computer optimization software which states that it is designed to rescue hard disks and improve the performance of your computer. In reality, the program is totally scam that displays fake error messages and alerts that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It uses this misleading technique of most rogue programs in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software. So, don’t pay for Data Restore malware.

What Data Restore virus does

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Data Restore can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Data Restore is running, it will display numerous alerts and warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

However, the rogue just uses the fake alerts to make the scam look more realistic. You should ignore all of them.

Remember, Data Restore is created only for one to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. Instead, remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Data Restore virus removal instructions.

Data Restore associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Data Restore.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Restore\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Restore\Data Restore.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Restore\Uninstall Data Restore.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Data Recovery virus

2011-09-14T00:21:00.000-07:00

Data Recovery is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

What Data Recovery virus does

Data Recovery from the same family of malware as Master Utilities, PC Repair, System Repair, Windows XP Fix, etc, It is distributed with the help of trojans. Thus, this malware can be installed without you noticing that, and does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system scan and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Data Recovery is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, Data Recovery pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Data Recovery removal instructions.

Data Recovery associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Data Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Recovery\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Recovery\Data Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Recovery\Uninstall Data Recovery.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Master Utilities virus

2011-09-03T06:25:00.000-07:00

Master Utilities is a fake computer optimization software that displays fake error messages and alerts that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It uses this misleading technique of most rogue programs in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software. Don’t pay for Master Utilities malware. Read a guide written below to see instructions how it can be removed automatically.

What Master Utilities virus does

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Master Utilities can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Master Utilities is running, it will display numerous alerts and warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

However, the rogue just uses the fake alerts to make the scam look more realistic. You should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Master Utilities is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Do not trust it. This is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Master Utilities virus removal instructions.

Master Utilities associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Master Utilities.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\SMaster Utilities\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Master Utilities\Master Utilities.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Master Utilities\Uninstall Master Utilities.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove PC Repair virus

2011-08-29T06:25:00.000-07:00

PC Repair is a fake computer optimization software from the same family of malware as System Repair. It displays fake error messages and alerts that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software. Don’t pay for PC Repair malware. Read a guide written below to see instructions how it can be removed automatically.

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, PC Repair can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While PC Repair is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

However, the rogue just uses the fake alerts to make the scam look more realistic. You should ignore all of them.

As you can see, PC Repair pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the PC Repair virus removal instructions.

PC Repair associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\PC Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PC Repair\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PC Repair\PC Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PC Repair\Uninstall PC Repair.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove BlueFlare Antivirus (Uninstall guide)

2011-07-25T08:51:00.000-07:00

BlueFlare Antivirus is another rogue antivirus program from the same family of malware as Wireshark Antivirus, Sysinternals Antivirus, etc. It reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security messages in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version. So, don`t trust anything that this software will say you and uninstall it as soon as possible

What BlueFlare Antivirus does

BlueFlare Antivirus will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While BlueFlare Antivirus is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar that stats:

svchost.exe
svchost.exe has encountered a problem and needs to
close. We are sorry for inconvenience.

Security Warning
There are critical system files on your computer that were
modified by malicious program.
It will cause unstable work of your system and permanent
data loss.
Click here to undo performed modifications and remove
malicious software (Highly recommended).

Warning!
Running of application is impossible.
The file C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe is infected.
Please activate your antivirus program.

As you can see, BlueFlare Antivirus is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the BlueFlare Antivirus removal guide or the steps below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

HijackThis shows BlueFlare Antivirus infection:

O2 – BHO: ADC PlugIn – {19090308-636D-4e9b-A1CE-A647B6F794BF} – C:\Documents and Settings\1\Application Data\BlueFlare Antivirus\sbr32.dll
O4 – Startup: csrss.exe

How to remove BlueFlare Antivirus

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

BlueFlare Antivirus associated files:

%AppData%\blueflare antivirus
%UserProfile%\start menu\Programs\blueflare antivirus
%AppData%\blueflare antivirus\sbr32.dll
%UserProfile%\start menu\Programs\Startup\csrss.exe
%AppData%\blueflare antivirus\ms.conf
%AppData%\blueflare antivirus\blueflare antivirus.exe
%AppData%\blueflare antivirus\blueflare antivirus.ico
%AppData%\blueflare antivirus\csrss.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\blueflare antivirus.lnk
%UserProfile%\start menu\Programs\blueflare antivirus\blueflare antivirus.lnk

Remove Zentom System Guard virus

2011-07-20T07:01:00.000-07:00

Zentom System Guard is a fake antivirus software. It pretends to be a legitimate virus and malware remover tool but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. The rogue is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. So, don`t trust anything relate to this software and remove Zentom System Guard as soon as possible.

What Zentom System Guard does

The program is promoted and installed with the help of trojans that are mostly distributed via fake online scanners, misleading websites and using social engineering. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

Once installed, Zentom System Guard will alert you to install a system update for Windows. It is nothing more but a scam. This fake update does nothing but run the rogue on your PC. When Zentom System Guard is started, it will perform a fake system scan and detect a lot of infections. These infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software. So, you can safety ignore the scan results.

While Zentom System Guard is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted! You can safety ignore them.

As you can see, Zentom System Guard is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Zentom System Guard

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

3. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

4. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

5. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove System Repair virus

2011-07-14T05:43:00.000-07:00

System Repair is a fake computer optimization software that displays fake error messages and alerts that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It uses this misleading technique of most rogue programs in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software. Don’t pay for System Repair malware. Read a guide written below to see instructions how it can be removed automatically.

What System Repair virus does

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, System Repair can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While System Repair is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

However, the rogue just uses the fake alerts to make the scam look more realistic. You should ignore all of them.

As you can see, System Repair pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the System Repair virus removal instructions.

System Repair associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\System Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Repair\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Repair\System Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Repair\Uninstall System Repair.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Windows Easy Warden virus

2011-07-12T00:09:00.000-07:00

Windows Easy Warden is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Armour Master, Windows Test Master, Windows Easy Supervisor, Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer, Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, etc. It simulates a system scan and reports false system security threats to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software. Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Easy Warden and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Easy Warden does

Windows Easy Warden is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan that come from fake online scanners or other misleading websites. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Easy Warden will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Easy Warden is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, all the above alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Easy Warden pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Easy Warden

1. Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Easy Warden prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Easy Warden.

2. Click Start, type in Search field (for Windows XP, click Start, Run, type in Open field)

%appdata%

Press Enter.

3. It will open a contents of Roaming folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Next, open Microsoft folder.

4. This malware hides its own files, so before next step you should enable "Show hidden files" option. Click Organize, next "Folder and search options”, next View tab. If you use Windows 2000/XP, open Tools, next Folder Options, next View tab.

5. Select “Show hidden files and folders” option and click OK button.

6. Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

7. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

9. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Your system should now be free of the Windows Easy Warden malware.

Remove Windows Armour Master virus

2011-07-11T06:13:00.000-07:00

Windows Armour Master is a rogue anti-spyware application from the same family of malware as Windows Test Master, Windows Salvor Tool, Windows Easy Supervisor, Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer, Windows Proofness Guarantor, Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, etc. It simulates
a system scan and generates tons of false system security alerts to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software.

Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Armour Master and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Armour Master does

Windows Armour Master is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Armour Master will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Armour Master is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, do not believe in any of the fake messages. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Armour Master pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Armour Master

1. Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Armour Master prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Armour Master.

2. Click Start, type in Search field (for Windows XP, click Start, Run, type in Open field)

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Remove Windows Test Master virus

2011-07-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

Windows Test Master is not a security tool, it is dangerous computer parasite from the same family of malware as Windows Salvor Tool, Windows Easy Supervisor, Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer, Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, etc. It simulates a system scan and reports false system security threats to make you think your computer is infected with malicious software. Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Test Master and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Test Master does

Windows Test Master is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan that come from fake online scanners or other misleading websites. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Test Master will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Test Master is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, all the above alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Test Master pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Test Master

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Test Master prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Test Master.

Click Start, type in search field

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Press Enter.

It will open a contents of Roaming folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Next, open Microsoft folder.

This malware hides its own files, so before next step you should enable "Show hidden files" option. Click Organize, next "Folder and search options”, next View tab. If you use Windows 2000/XP, open Tools, next Folder Options, next View tab.

Select “Show hidden files and folders” option and click OK button.

Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Your system should now be free of the Windows Test Master malware.

Remove Windows 7 Fix virus

2011-07-08T05:36:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 Fix is a fake computer optimization software that is a clone of Windows XP Fix malware. It displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

Windows 7 Fix infiltrate computers through the use of trojans. When the program is installed, it configures itself to run every time when you start Windows.

Once started, Windows 7 Fix will hide all files and folders on your system disk. Next, the rogue will imitate a system scan and list a lot of system errors. Some of the errors are:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

Moreover, while Windows 7 Fix is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, Windows 7 Fix pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows 7 Fix removal instructions.

Windows 7 Fix associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows 7 Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Fix\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Fix\Windows 7 Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Fix\Uninstall Windows 7 Fix.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Windows XP Fix virus

2011-07-08T03:17:00.000-07:00

Windows XP Fix is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

What Windows XP Fix virus does

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Windows XP Fix can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system scan and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Windows XP Fix is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, Windows XP Fix pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows XP Fix removal instructions.

Windows XP Fix associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows XP Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Fix\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Fix\Windows XP Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Fix\Uninstall Windows XP Fix.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Anti-Malware Lab virus

2011-07-06T19:09:00.000-07:00

Anti-Malware Lab is a rogue anti-spyware from the same family of rogues as PC Security Guardian, Best Malware Protection, Internet Antivirus 2011, etc. The program pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Anti-Malware Lab is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. So, don`t trust anything relate to this software and remove the fake antivirus as soon as possible.

HijackThis shows Anti-Malware Lab infection

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ Anti-Malware Lab] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\0ab12\AB123.exe” /s /d

What Anti-Malware Lab does

Anti-Malware Lab is promoted and installed with the help of trojans that are mostly distributed via fake online scanners, misleading websites and using social engineering. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

During installation, Anti-Malware Lab will be configured to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Anti-Malware Lab is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys

Warning
Warning! Virus detected

However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted! You can safety ignore them.

Last, but not least, the rogue will disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running.

As you can see, Anti-Malware Lab is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Anti-Malware Lab

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button.

3. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

5. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

6. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

7. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

8. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save it to your desktop.

9. Run OTM, then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:Commands
[resethosts]

10. Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Windows Salvor Tool virus

2011-07-06T08:05:00.000-07:00

Windows Salvor Tool is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Easy Supervisor, Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer, Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, etc. It simulates a system scan and reports false system security threats to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software. Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way!
Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Salvor Tool and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Salvor Tool does

Windows Salvor Tool is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan that come from fake online scanners or other misleading websites.. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Salvor Tool will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Salvor Tool is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, all the above alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Salvor Tool pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Salvor Tool

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Salvor Tool prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Salvor Tool.

Click Start, type in search field

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Remove Windows Easy Supervisor virus

2011-07-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

Windows Easy Supervisor is a rogue anti-spyware application from the same family of malware as Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer, Windows Proofness Guarantor, Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, etc. It simulates
a system scan and generates tons of false system security alerts to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software.
Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Easy Supervisor and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Easy Supervisor does

Windows Easy Supervisor is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Easy Supervisor will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Easy Supervisor is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, do not believe in any of the fake messages. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Easy Supervisor pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Easy Supervisor

1. Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Easy Supervisor prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Easy Supervisor.

2. Click Start, type in Search field (for Windows XP, click Start, Run, type in Open field)

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Remove Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer virus

2011-07-01T22:32:00.000-07:00

Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer is a new fake antivirus software from the same family of malware as Windows Proofness Guarantor, Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, etc. It simulates a system scan and generates tons of false system security alerts to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software.
Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer does

Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, do not believe in any of the fake messages. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer.

Click Start, type in search field (for Windows XP, click Start, Run, type in Open field)

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Remove Windows Proofness Guarantor virus

2011-07-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

Windows Proofness Guarantor is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Inviolability System, Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, etc. It simulates a system scan and reports false system security threats to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software. Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Proofness Guarantor and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Proofness Guarantor does

Windows Windows Proofness Guarantor is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Proofness Guarantor will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Proofness Guarantor is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, do not believe in any of the fake messages. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Proofness Guarantor pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Proofness Guarantor

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Proofness Guarantor prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Proofness Guarantor.

Click Start, type in search field

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Remove Windows Inviolability System virus

2011-06-29T06:34:00.000-07:00

Windows Inviolability System is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Microsoft Guardian, Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, etc. It simulates a system scan and reports false system security threats to make you think your computer is infected with trojans, spyware, adware, worms and other malicious software. Remember, the program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Inviolability System and uninstall it as soon as possible.

What Windows Inviolability System does

Windows Inviolability System is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of the software. Ignore all that Windows Inviolability System will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Inviolability System is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.

Warning!
Location: …\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost

However, do not believe in any of the fake messages. The rogue generates these messages only to scare you into paying for this scam software. Thus, like false scan result, you should ignore all of them.

As you can see, Windows Inviolability System pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Inviolability System

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Inviolability System prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Inviolability System.

Click Start, type in search field

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Remove Windows Microsoft Guardian virus

2011-06-28T06:36:00.000-07:00

Windows Microsoft Guardian is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Rescue Center, Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Microsoft Guardian.

What Windows Microsoft Guardian does

Windows Microsoft Guardian is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Microsoft Guardian will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

While Windows Microsoft Guardian is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Microsoft Guardian pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Microsoft Guardian

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Microsoft Guardian prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Rescue Center.

Click Start, type in search field

%appdata%

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Remove Personal Shield Pro virus

2011-06-28T00:28:00.000-07:00

Personal Shield Pro is a program which pretends to be an antivirus software but, in reality, can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Its created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the sotware.

Personal Shield Pro is distributed with the help of trojans. Once started, it will be configured to start automatically every time when the system loads.

Once started, Personal Shield Pro will begin a fake system scan and detect a lot of viruses that can only be removed with a full version of the program. Important to note, all of these viruses are a fake and don`t actually exist on your computer. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Personal Shield Pro is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. All the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

As it can be clearly seen, Personal Shield Pro is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the removal steps below to remove Personal Shield Pro from your computer for free.

How to remove Personal Shield Pro virus

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Personal Shield Pro associated files

Windows 7/Vista
C:\ProgramData\[RANDOM]
C:\ProgramData\[RANDOM]\[RANDOM].exe

Windows XP/2000
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[RANDOM]
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data[RANDOM]\[RANDOM].exe

Personal Shield Pro associated registry keys

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run [RANDOM]

Remove Windows 7 Repair virus

2011-06-23T06:46:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 Repair is a fake computer optimization software that is a clone of Windows XP Repair malware. It displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

What Windows 7 Repair virus does

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Windows 7 Repair can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system scan and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors are:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Windows 7 Repair is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, Windows 7 Repair pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows 7 Repair removal instructions.

Windows 7 Repair associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows 7 Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Repair\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Repair\Windows 7 Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Repair\Uninstall Windows 7 Repair.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Vista Antivirus 2012 virus

2011-06-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

Vista Antivirus 2012 is a program which pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality is a totally scam. It is just another fake antivirus program that is a clone of XP Internet Security 2010 malware. Like other rogues from same family of malware, it uses various misleading methods such false scan results and fake security alerts in order to scare your into thinking your system in danger. It hopes that you will next purchase its full version.

What Vista Antivirus 2012 virus does

When the rogue is installed, it will configure itself to start each time Windows runs. A fake system scan will initiate each time the user logs on to Windows, stating that the computer is infected with a lot of viruses, trojans, worms and malware. Of course, this is a misleading tactic which uses Vista Antivirus 2012. Simply ignore the scan results.

While Vista Antivirus 2012 is running, it will prevent the user from connecting to the Internet, and will display tons of fake security alerts and messages, such as the following:

System danger!
Your system is in danger. Privacy threats detected.
Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working in the
background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal
now, click here.

Computer security is at risk! Your PC is still under
malware attack. Dangerous programs were found to be
running in the background. System crash and identify
theft are likely.

This is all done in an effort to panic the user into paying for the bogus software.

You may find it difficult to detect and remove this malware manually, so use the Vista Antivirus 2012 virus removal guide to uninstall the bogus software for free.

Remove Windows XP Repair virus

2011-06-21T06:06:00.000-07:00

Windows XP Repair is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

What Windows XP Repair virus does

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Windows XP Repair can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

When installed, the rogue will perform a fake system and detect 11 critical errors. Some of the errors:
- Drive C initialization error
- Read time of hard drive clusters less than 500 ms
- 32% of HDD space is unreadable
- Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table
Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Windows XP Repair is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, Windows XP Repair pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows XP Repair removal instructions.

Windows XP Repair associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows XP Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Repair\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Repair\Windows XP Repair.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Repair\Uninstall Windows XP Repair.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove XP Security 2012 virus

2011-06-20T06:41:00.000-07:00

XP Security 2012 is just another fake antivirus program that is a clone of XP Internet Security 2010 malware. It reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

What XP Security 2012 does

XP Security 2012 is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, XP Security 2012 configures itself to start automatically. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

XP Security 2012 will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

What is more, while XP Security 2012 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected.
System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by
third parties including credit card details and passwords.
Click here to perform a security repair.

Attention: DANGER!
ALERT! System scan for spyware, adware, trojans and viruses is complete.
XP Security 2012 detected 28 critical system objects.

XP Security 2012 Firewall Alert
XP Security 2012 has blocked a program from accessing
the internet
Firefox is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen

As you can see, XP Security 2012 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the XP Security 2012 removal guide in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove Vista Home Security 2012, XP Home Security 2012, Win 7 Home Security 2012

2011-06-13T09:01:00.000-07:00

Vista Home Security 2012 is a program which pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality is a totally scam. Its infects the system with the help of trojans and may change its name depending on the OS run by the user (Windows XP: XP Home Security 2012, Windows Vista: Vista Home Security 2012 and Windows 7: Win 7 Home Security 2012).

Vista/XP/Win 7 Home Security 2012 uses various misleading methods such false scan results and fake security alerts in order to scare your into thinking your system in danger. It hopes that you will next purchase its full version.

When the rogue is installed, it will configure itself to start each time Windows runs. A fake system scan will initiate each time the user logs on to Windows, stating that the computer is infected with a lot of viruses, trojans, worms and malware. Of course, this is a misleading tactic which uses Vista Home Security 2012. Simply ignore the scan results.

While Vista Home Security 2012 is running, it will prevent the user from connecting to the Internet, and will display tons of fake security alerts and messages, such as the following:

System danger!
Your system is in danger. Privacy threats detected.
Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working in the
background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal
now, click here.

Computer security is at risk! Your PC is still under
malware attack. Dangerous programs were found to be
running in the background. System crash and identify
theft are likely.

This is all done in an effort to panic the user into paying for the bogus software.

You may find it difficult to detect and remove this malware manually, so use the Vista Home Security 2012 removal guide to uninstall the bogus software for free.

Remove XP Antivirus 2012 virus

2011-06-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

XP Antivirus 2012 is just another fake antivirus program that is a clone of XP Internet Security 2010 malware. It reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

What XP Antivirus 2012 does

XP Antivirus 2012 is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, XP Antivirus 2012 configures itself to start automatically. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

XP Antivirus 2012 will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

What is more, while XP Antivirus 2012 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected.
System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by
third parties including credit card details and passwords.
Click here to perform a security repair.

Attention: DANGER!
ALERT! System scan for spyware, adware, trojans and viruses is complete.
XP Antivirus 2012 detected 28 critical system objects.

XP Antivirus 2012 Firewall Alert
XP Antivirus 2012 has blocked a program from accessing
the internet
Firefox is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen

As you can see, XP Antivirus 2012 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the XP Antivirus 2012 removal guide in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove Win 7 Antispyware 2012 virus

2011-06-12T22:23:00.000-07:00

Win 7 Antispyware 2012 is a rogue antispyware program from the XP Internet Security 2010 family of rogues. Nothing new here, except for new name. The program looks like a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Win 7 Antispyware 2012 is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software. So, you must keep away from this fake security software and remove it ASAP.

Win 7 Antispyware 2012 is distributed through trojans that usually come from malicious websites. Once the rogue is installed and started, it will start an imitation of process of scanning and detect a lot of infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

What is more, Win 7 Antispyware 2012 will display a lot of nag screens and fake security alerts. Like false scan results, all of these warnings and alerts are a fake and should be ignored.

As you can see, this program has been designed only to mislead you into thinking your computer is infected with all sorts of malware. Thus, do not trust anything that this malicious program says and follow the Win 7 Antispyware 20122 removal instructions to clean your computer for free.

Remove Win 7 Antivirus 2012 virus

2011-06-10T08:44:00.000-07:00

Win 7 Antivirus 2012 is a rogue antispyware program from the XP Internet Security 2010 family of rogues. Nothing new here, except for new name. The program looks like a normal antivirus software but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Win 7 Antivirus 2012 is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Win 7 Antivirus 2012 is distributed through trojans that usually come from malicious websites. Once the rogue is installed and started, it will start an imitation of process of scanning and detect a lot of infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

What is more, Win 7 Antivirus 2012 will display a lot of nag screens and fake security alerts. Like false scan results, all of these warnings and alerts are a fake and should be ignored.

If your computer is infected with this malware, then follow the Win 7 Antivirus 2012 removal instructions.

Remove Security Central virus

2011-06-06T11:49:00.000-07:00

Security Central is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Antivirus Center. It pretend to be a virus and malware removal tool, but unlike it, can not detect and remove any infections. This malware is created with one purpose, to trick you into purchasing so-called full version.

What Security Central does

Security Central infiltrate computers through the use of trojans. When the program is installed, it configures itself to run every time when you start Windows.

Once started, Security Central will imitate a scan and list a lot of infected files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase SecurityCentral to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Security Central is running, it will stop Windows legitimate programs from running, display various misleading alerts, nag screens and notifications. Some of these notifications are:

Your system has come under attack of harmful software. Click here to deactivate it.

Spyware.IEMonster process is found. The virus is going to send your passwords from Internet browser (Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook & others) to the third-parties. Click here for further protection of your data with Security Central.

Of course, all of these alerts and notifications are a fake and like a fake scan should be ignored.

As you can see, Security Central is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. The program isn't able to detect, nor to remove any infections from your PC. Thus, do not purchase its full version! Instead, please use the Security Central virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Security Central

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Remove Windows Rescue Center virus

2011-06-04T07:16:00.000-07:00

Windows Rescue Center is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Rescue Center.

What Windows Rescue Center does

Windows Rescue Center is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Rescue Center will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Rescue Center

While Windows Rescue Center is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Rescue Center pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Please use the Windows Rescue Center removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Rescue Center

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Rescue Center prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Rescue Center.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter.

It will open a contents of Roaming folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Next, open Microsoft folder. Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Remove Windows Troubles Solver virus

2011-05-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

Windows Troubles Solver is a new rogue anti-malware program. It is very similar to the other fake security programs from the same family of malware as Windows Risks Prevention, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Troubles Solver.

What Windows Troubles Solver does

Windows Troubles Solver is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Troubles Solver will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Troubles Solver

While Windows Troubles Solver is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Troubles Solver is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Troubles Solver removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Troubles Solver

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Troubles Solver prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Troubles Solver.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Risks Prevention virus

2011-05-27T07:01:00.000-07:00

Windows Risks Prevention is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Risks Prevention.

What Windows Risks Prevention does

Windows Risks Prevention is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Risks Prevention will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Risks Prevention

While Windows Risks Prevention is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Risks Prevention is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Risks Prevention removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Risks Prevention

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Risks Prevention prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Risks Prevention.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Malware Protection virus

2011-05-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

Malware Protection is another rogue antivirus program. The misleading application reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

What Malware Protection does

Malware Protection is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, the rogue configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

Malware Protection will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While Malware Protection is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar.

As you can see, Malware Protection is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Malware Protection removal guide or the steps below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Malware Protection

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Malware Protection associated files

%AppData%\defender.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Malware Protection.lnk

Malware Protection associated registry keys

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\[RANDOM]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN | Malware Protection

Remove Windows Activity Inspector virus

2011-05-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

Windows Activity Inspector is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Power Expansion, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, Windows Threats Removing, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Activity Inspector.

What Windows Activity Inspector does

Windows Activity Inspector is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Activity Inspector will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Activity Inspector

While Windows Activity Inspector is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see,Windows Activity Inspector is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Activity Inspector removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Activity Inspector

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Activity Inspector prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Activity Inspector.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Vista Recovery virus

2011-05-15T23:27:00.000-07:00

Windows Vista Recovery is a fake computer optimization software, which is a clone of Windows XP Recovery. The program is installed onto your computer with the help of trojans through system holes that insecure. Moreover, the rogue might come together with some malicious application.

Windows Vista Recovery is clone of Windows XP Recovery

As soon as Windows Vista Recovery is installed on your computer, it will start a scan and report 11 critical errors e.g. "GPU RAM temperature is critically high.", "Hard drive doesn't respond to system commands", "Registry Error". Next, it will ask you to purchase the software to fix any of them.

While Windows Vista Recovery is running, it will scare you by throwing fake alerts on the screen. Some of the alerts are:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error.
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

Remember that you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

Remeber, Windows Vista Recovery pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but in reality is totally scam. You should remove it as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows Vista Recovery removal instructions.

Windows Vista Recovery associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Vista Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Vista Recovery\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Vista Recovery\Windows Vista Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\Uninstall Windows Vista Recovery.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Windows XP Recovery virus

2011-05-15T07:47:00.000-07:00

Windows XP Recovery is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Windows XP Recovery can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

If you will attempt to scan your computer with Windows Recovery, it will detect 11 critical errors. Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Windows XP Recovery is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, Windows XP Recovery pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows XP Recovery removal instructions.

Windows XP Recovery associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows XP Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Recovery\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Recovery\Windows XP Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\Uninstall Windows XP Recovery.lnk
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%CommonAppData%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe

Remove Windows Oversight Center virus

2011-05-09T07:29:00.000-07:00

Windows Oversight Center is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Passport Utility, Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Oversight Center and remove the fake antivirus as soon as possible.

What Windows Oversight Center does

The program is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus you can simply ignore the scan results.

While Windows Oversight Center is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Oversight Center is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the instructions below to remove Windows Oversight Center from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Oversight Center

1. Reboot your computer. When Windows is loaded, you will see a Windows Oversight Center screen instead your Windows desktop. Click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "Fix Errors" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Oversight Center.

2. Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter.

3. It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Next, open Microsoft folder. Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

4. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware (direct link, review and comments). Double click mbam-setup-[version].exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

5. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

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7. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Your system should now be free of the Windows Oversight Center. If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Windows Oversight Center associated files

%AppData%\Microsoft\[random].exe

Windows Oversight Center associated registry keys

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe | Debugger
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe | Debugger
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon Shell = “%AppData%\Microsoft\[random].exe”

Remove Essential Cleaner virus

2011-05-07T21:37:00.000-07:00

Essential Cleaner is a program which pretends to be an antivirus software but, in reality, can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. Its created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the sotware.

Essential Cleaner is promoted and installed via trojans. Once started, it will be configured to start automatically every time when the system loads.

Once started, Essential Cleaner will begin a fake system scan and detect a lot of viruses that can only be removed with a full version of the program. Important to note, all of these viruses are a fake and don`t actually exist on your computer. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Essential Cleaner is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. All the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

As you can see, Essential Cleaner is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the removal steps below to remove Essential Cleaner from your computer for free.

How to remove Essential Cleaner virus

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Essential Cleaner associated files

Essential Cleaner associated registry keys

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce [RANDOM]

Remove PC Security Guardian virus

2011-05-05T10:07:00.000-07:00

PC Security Guardian is a fake security program from the same family of rogues as Best Malware Protection, Internet Antivirus 2011, etc. The program pretends to be a legitimate antivirus software but, in reality, it can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. PC Security Guardian is created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

HijackThis shows PC Security Guardian infection

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ PC Security Guardian] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\0ab12\AB123.exe” /s /d

What PC Security Guardian does

PC Security Guardian is promoted and installed with the help of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

During installation, PC Security Guardian will be configured to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infections can only be removed with a full version of the program.

Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While PC Security Guardian is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. Some of the fake alerts are:

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys

Warning
Warning! Virus detected

However, all the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted! You can safety ignore them.

Last, but not least, the rogue will disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running.

As you can see, PC Security Guardian is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the PC Security Guardian removal instructions or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

PC Security Guardian removal steps

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:Commands
[resethosts]

10. Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Antivirus Center virus

2011-05-02T05:29:00.000-07:00

Antivirus Center is a new fake security program that pretend to be a virus and malware removal tool, but unlike it, can not detect and remove any infections. This malware is created with one purpose, to trick you into purchasing so-called full version.

What Antivirus Center does

Antivirus Center infiltrate computers through the use of trojans. When the program is installed, it configures itself to run every time when you start Windows.

Once started, Antivirus Center will imitate a scan and list a lot of infected files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase AntivirusCenter to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Antivirus Center is running, it will stop Windows legitimate programs from running, display various misleading alerts, nag screens and notifications. Of course, all of these alerts and notifications are a fake and like a fake scan should be ignored.

As you can see, Antivirus Center is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. The program isn't able to detect, nor to remove any infections from your PC. Thus, do not purchase its full version! Instead, please use the Antivirus Center virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Antivirus Center

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Remove Windows Fix Disk or WindowsFixDisk

2011-04-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

Windows Fix Disk is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, WindowsFixDisk can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

If you will attempt to scan your computer with Windows Fix Disk, it will detect 11 critical errors. Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Windows Fix Disk is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, WindowsFixDisk pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows Fix Disk removal instructions.

Windows Fix Disk associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Fix Disk.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Fix Disk\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Fix Disk\Windows Fix Disk.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WWindows Fix Disk\Uninstall Windows Fix Disk.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll

Remove MS Removal Tool virus

2011-03-27T04:47:00.000-07:00

MS Removal Tool is not a legitimate security tool. It is a malware that pretends to be an antivirus but, in reality, can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. MS Removal Tool created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing its full version.

MS Removal Tool is promoted and installed via trojans. Once started, it will be configured to start automatically every time when the system loads.

MS Removal Tool

Once started, MSRemovalTool will begin a fake system scan and detect a lot of viruses that can only be removed with a full version of the program. Important to note, all of these viruses are a fake and don`t actually exist on your computer. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While MS Removal Tool is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alerts and notifications from Windows task bar. All the alerts are totally fabricated and must by no means be trusted!

As you can see, MSRemovalTool is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the MS Removal Tool removal instructions to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Remove Windows Power Expansion (Uninstall instructions)

2011-03-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Windows Power Expansion is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Simple Protector, Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, Windows Threats Removing, Windows Remedy, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Power Expansion.

What Windows Power Expansion does

Windows Power Expansion is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Power Expansion will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Power Expansion

While Windows Power Expansion is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, WindowsPowerExpansion is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the instructions below to remove Windows Power Expansion from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Power Expansion

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Power Expansion prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Power Expansion.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter.

It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Next, open Microsoft folder. Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Remove Windows Simple Protector (Uninstall instructions)

2011-03-25T07:12:00.000-07:00

Windows Simple Protector is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Background Protector, Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, Windows Threats Removing, Windows Remedy, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Simple Protector.

What Windows Simple Protector does

Windows Simple Protector is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Simple Protector will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Simple Protector

While Windows Simple Protector is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows SimpleProtector is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the instructions below to remove Windows Simple Protector from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Simple Protector

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Simple Protector prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Simple Protector.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Recovery (Uninstall instructions)

2011-03-23T08:53:00.000-07:00

Windows Recovery is a fake computer optimization software that displays false information that your computer has a lot of critical problems with hard disks, memory, etc. It "detects" these problems in order to trick you into purchasing so-called full version of the software.

Like other malicious programs from the same family of fake optimization tools, Windows Recovery can be installed without you noticing that, through the use of trojans. It does not require your agreement!

If you will attempt to scan your computer with Windows Recovery, it will detect 11 critical errors. Remember, the scan results are a fake, this malware is unable to detect any problems. So you should never trust this fake application and ignore all that it will display you.

While Windows Recovery is running, it will display various fake warnings. Some of the warnings:

Critical Error! RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.
Critical Error! Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.
Critical Error! Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error
Critical Error! Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

As you can see, WindowsRecovery pretends to be a legitimate PC optimization tool but, in reality, it is a scam. You should remove this malware as soon as you notice it installed on the system. Follow the Windows Recovery removal instructions.

Windows Recovery associated files:
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\Windows Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\Uninstall Windows Recovery.lnk
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS]
%Temp%\[RANDOM NUMBERS].exe
%Temp%\dfrg
%Temp%\dfrgr
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].dll

Remove Windows Background Protector (Uninstall instructions)

2011-03-23T08:19:00.000-07:00

Windows Background Protector is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Lowlevel Solution, Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, Windows Threats Removing, Windows Remedy, Windows Troubles Remover, Windows Troublemakers Agent, Windows Servant System, Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Background Protector.

What Windows Background Protector does

Windows Background Protector is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Background Protector will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Background Protector

While Windows Background Protector is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows BackgroundProtector is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the instructions below to remove Windows Background Protector from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Background Protector

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Background Protector prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Background Protector.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Lowlevel Solution (Uninstall guide)

2011-03-22T10:04:00.000-07:00

Windows Lowlevel Solution is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Support System, Windows Emergency System, Windows Efficiency Magnifier, Windows Threats Removing, Windows Remedy, Windows Troubles Remover, Windows Troublemakers Agent, Windows Servant System, Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Lowlevel Solution.

What Windows Lowlevel Solution does

Windows Lowlevel Solution is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically.

The program will perform a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase its full version. Thus, ignore all that Windows Lowlevel Solution will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Lowlevel Solution is a clone of Windows Remedy

While Windows Lowlevel Solution is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Lowlevel Solution is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Lowlevel Solution removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Lowlevel Solution

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Lowlevel Solution prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Lowlevel Solution.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Remedy virus

2011-03-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

Windows Remedy is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Troubles Remover, Windows Troublemakers Agent, Windows Servant System, Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, etc. The program created to make troubles for a computer user and does not protect your machine in any way! Thus, never trust anything relate to Windows Remedy.

What Windows Remedy does

Windows Remedy is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsRemedy will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Remedy

While Windows Remedy is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, WindowsRemedy is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Remedy removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Remedy

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Remedy prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of WindowsRemedy.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter.

It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Windows Troubles Remover virus

2011-03-12T06:10:00.000-08:00

Windows Troubles Remover is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Windows Troublemakers Agent, Windows Servant System, Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, etc. Its not able to remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Troubles Remover does

Windows Troubles Remover is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsTroublesRemover will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Troubles Remover

While Windows Troubles Remover is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, WindowsTroublesRemover is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Troubles Remover removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Troubles Remover

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Troubles Remover prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer. Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue. Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of WindowsTroublesRemover.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Troublemakers Agent virus

2011-03-10T08:46:00.000-08:00

Windows Troublemakers Agent is a new fake security program from the same family as Windows Servant System, Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, etc. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Troublemakers Agent does

Windows Troublemakers Agent is promoted and distributed with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsTroublemakersAgent will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Troublemakers Agent

While Windows Troublemakers Agent is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, WindowsTroublemakersAgent is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Troublemakers Agent removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Troublemakers Agent

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Troublemakers Agent prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of WindowsTroublemakersAgent.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter,

It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Now look for randomly named files, e.g lklklka.exe or lklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Remove Windows Servant System virus

2011-03-09T09:51:00.000-08:00

Windows Servant System is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Error Correction, Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, Windows Processes Organizer, Windows Privacy Agent, Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software, Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Servant System does

Windows Servant System is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsServantSystem will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Servant System

While WindowsServantSystem is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Servant System is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Servant System removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Servant System

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsServantSystem prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Servant System.

Next, click Start, type in search field

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Remove Windows Error Correction virus

2011-03-07T07:28:00.000-08:00

Windows Error Correction is a new fake security program from the same family as Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager, Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, Windows Processes Organizer, Windows Privacy Agent, Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software, Windows Utility Tool, etc. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Error Correction does

Windows Error Correction is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsErrorCorrection will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Error Correction

While Windows Error Correction is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, WindowsErrorCorrection is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Error Correction virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Error Correction

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Error Correction prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of WindowsErrorCorrection.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Antivirus Monitor virus

2011-03-06T03:56:00.000-08:00

Antivirus Monitor is a new fake antivirus software. The misleading application is a clone of Antivirus Scan malware. This malware reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

HijackThis shows Antivirus Monitor infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe

What Antivirus Monitor does

Antivirus Monitor is distributed through the use of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, AntivirusMonitor will configure itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

Screen shoot of Antivirus Monitor

Antivirus Monitor will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While Antivirus Monitor is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Moreover, the rogue will disable Task Manager and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display a misleading notification that states - "Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer!". Of course, all of these alerts and messages are a fake and like false scan results should be ignored.

Remember, AntivirusMonitor is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Antivirus Monitor virus removal guide in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Antivirus Monitor associated files and registry keys:
%Temp%\[RANDOM]\
%Temp%\[RANDOM]\[RANDOM].exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter | “Enabled” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyOverride” = “”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyServer” = “http=127.0.0.1:32115″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyEnable” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | [RANDOM]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | [RANDOM]

Remove Windows Debug System virus

2011-03-04T07:31:00.000-08:00

Windows Debug System is a new fake security program, clone of Windows Utility Tool. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Debug System does

Windows Debug System is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsDebugSystem will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Debug System

While Windows Debug System is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:WINDOWStaskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, WindowsDebugSystem is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Debug System virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Debug System

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows Debug System prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of WindowsDebugSystem.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Antivirus Antispyware 2011 virus

2011-03-03T06:59:00.000-08:00

Antivirus Antispyware 2011 is another rogue antivirus program. The misleading application is a clone of AntiVirus Studio 2010 malware. This malware reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

What Antivirus Antispyware 2011 does

Antivirus Antispyware 2011 is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, Antivirus Antispyware 2011 configures itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

Antivirus Antispyware 2011 will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

What is more, while Antivirus Antispyware 2011 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar.

As you can see, Antivirus Antispyware 2011 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the Antivirus Antispyware 2011 removal guide in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

HijackThis shows AntiVirus System 2011 infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AntiVirus AntiSpyware 2011 Security] %AppData%\AntiVirus AntiSpyware 2011\securitymanager.exe

Antivirus Antispyware 2011 associated files:

%Temp%\{random}.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Antivirus Antispyware 2011
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Antivirus Antispyware 2011.lnk
%AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011
%AppData%\AntiVirus System 2011\securitymanager.exe

Remove Windows Efficiency Manager virus

2011-03-03T05:05:00.000-08:00

Windows Efficiency Manager is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Performance Manager, Windows Troubles Analyzer, Windows Processes Organizer, Windows Privacy Agent, Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software, Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Efficiency Manager does

Windows Efficiency Manager is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsEfficiencyManager will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Performance Manager

While WindowsEfficiencyManager is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Efficiency Manager is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Efficiency Manager removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Efficiency Manager

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsEfficiencyManager prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Efficiency Manager.

Next, click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Performance Manager virus

2011-03-01T06:34:00.000-08:00

Windows Performance Manager is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Troubles Analyzer, Windows Processes Organizer, Windows Privacy Agent, Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software, Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Performance Manager does

Windows Performance Manager is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsPerformanceManager will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Performance Manager

While WindowsPerformanceManager is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Performance Manager is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Performance Manager removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Performance Manager

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsPerformanceManager prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Performance Manager.

Next, click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Troubles Analyzer virus

2011-02-28T06:26:00.000-08:00

Windows Troubles Analyzer is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Processes Organizer, Windows Privacy Agent, Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software,Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Troubles Analyzer does

Windows Troubles Analyzer is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsTroublesAnalyzer will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Troubles Analyzer

While WindowsTroublesAnalyzer is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Troubles Analyzer is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Troubles Analyzer removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Troubles Analyzer

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsTroublesAnalyzer prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Troubles Analyzer.

Next, click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Processes Organizer virus

2011-02-27T07:03:00.000-08:00

Windows Processes Organizer is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Privacy Agent, Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software,Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Processes Organizer does

Windows Processes Organizer is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsProcessesOrganizer will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Processes Organizer

While WindowsProcessesOrganizer is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Processes Organizer is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Processes Organizer removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Processes Organizer

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsProcessesOrganizer prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Processes Organizer.

Next, click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove AntiMalware GO virus

2011-02-27T03:12:00.000-08:00

AntiMalware GO is a new fake antivirus software. The misleading application is a clone of Antivirus Scan malware. This malware reports false infections and displays a lot of fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its so-called full version.

HijackThis shows AntiMalware GO infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %Temp%\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe

What AntiMalware GO does

AntiMalware GO is distributed through the use of trojans that come from various misleading websites. When the trojan is started, it will install this malware. On first run, AntiMalwareGO will configure itself to start automatically when Windows loads. Next, the fake antivirus will simulate a system scan and list a lot of false infections that actually does not exist!

AntiMalware GO is a clone of AntiVira Av

AntiMalware GO will state that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware with one purpose - to scare you into thinking that your PC in danger. Obviously, such results are a fraud, so you can freely ignore them.

While AntiMalware GO is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Moreover, the rogue will disable Task Manager and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display a misleading notification that states - "Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer!". Of course, all of these alerts and messages are a fake and like false scan results should be ignored.

Remember, AntiMalware GO is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the AntiMalware GO virus removal guide in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

AntiMalware GO associated files and registry keys:
%Temp%\[RANDOM]\
%Temp%\[RANDOM]\[RANDOM].exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter | “Enabled” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyOverride” = “”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyServer” = “http=127.0.0.1:32115″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings | “ProxyEnable” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | [RANDOM]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | [RANDOM]

Remove Windows Privacy Agent virus

2011-02-25T19:26:00.000-08:00

Windows Privacy Agent is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Express Settings, Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software,Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Privacy Agent does

Windows Privacy Agent is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsPrivacyAgent will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Privacy Agent

While WindowsPrivacyAgent is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Privacy Agent is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Privacy Agent virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Privacy Agent

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsPrivacyAgent prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Privacy Agent.

Next, click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Internet Defender virus

2011-02-24T02:30:00.000-08:00

Internet Defender is a new fake security program that pretend to be a virus and malware removal tool, but unlike it, can not detect and remove any infections. This malware is created with one purpose, to trick you into purchasing so-called full version.

What Internet Defender does

Internet Defender infiltrate computers through the use of trojans. When the program is installed, it configures itself to run every time when you start Windows.

Once started, Internet Defender will imitate a scan and list a lot of infected files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase InternetDefender to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Internet Defender is running, it will display various misleading alerts, nag screens and notifications. Of course, all of these alerts and notifications are a fake and like a fake scan should be ignored.

As you can see, Internet Defender is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase anything that it will suggest you! Instead, please use the Internet Defender virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Internet Defender

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Remove Windows Express Settings virus

2011-02-23T23:56:00.000-08:00

Windows Express Settings is a new fake antivirus software from the same family as Windows Optimal Tool, Windows AV Software,Windows Utility Tool, etc. Important to know, the program is unable to detect and remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Express Settings does

Windows Express Settings is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that WindowsExpressSettings will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Screen shoot of Windows Express Settings

While WindowsExpressSettings is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:WINDOWStaskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Express Settings is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Express Settings virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Express Settings

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsExpressSettings prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Express Settings.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Windows Optimal Tool virus

2011-02-21T08:50:00.000-08:00

Windows Optimal Tool is a new fake security program, clone of Windows Utility Tool. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Optimal Tool does

Windows Optimal Tool is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that Windows Optimal Tool will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Optimal Tool clone of Windows Utility Tool

While WindowsOptimalTool is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:WINDOWStaskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Windows Optimal Tool is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Optimal Tool virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Optimal Tool

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsOptimalTool prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Optimal Tool.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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Remove Internet Security Essentials virus

2011-02-21T08:06:00.000-08:00

Internet Security Essentials is a new fake security program from the same family of rogues as Personal Internet Security 2011, Internet Antivirus 2011, Smart Engine, Smart Security , My Security Shield, Security Master AV, etc. It looks like a real security application, but unlike it, can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

HijackThis shows Internet Security Essentials infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Internet Security Essentials] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\0ab12\AB123.exe” /s /d

What Internet Security Essentials does

Internet Security Essentials infiltrate computers through the use of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install the rogue onto your computer.

When Internet Security Essentials is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. So you can freely ignore all that Internet Security Essentials will show you.

Screen shoot of Internet Security Essentials from Siri-urz blog

While Internet Security Essentials is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

What is more, Internet Security Essentials can block Windows task manager and the work of antivirus software, redirect you to the malicious web sites, and much more.

As you can see, Internet Security Essentials is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Internet Security Essentials removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Internet Security Essentials

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10. Click the red Moveit! button. Close OTM.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Windows AV Software virus

2011-02-19T06:46:00.000-08:00

Windows AV Software is a fake antivirus software, clone of Windows Utility Tool. Both application share the same GUI, features, just have the different names. Important to know, the program can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows AV Software does

Windows AV Software is promoted and distributed via Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. However, do not be convinced and do not get trapped because the rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. So you can freely ignore all that Windows AV Software will show you.

Screen shoot of Windows AV Software

While Windows AV Software is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:\WINDOWS\taskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

Windows AV Software is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows AV Software removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows AV Software

Reboot your computer. When you will see a Windows AV Software prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows AV Software.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter.

It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Now look for randomly named files, e.g aklklka.exe or aklklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Remove Windows Express Help virus

2011-02-18T06:06:00.000-08:00

Windows Express Help is a new fake security program, clone of Windows Utility Tool. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows Express Help does

Windows Express Help is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that Windows Express Help will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows Express Help clone of Windows Utility Tool

While WindowsExpressHelp is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:WINDOWStaskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

Windows Express Help is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows Express Help virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows Express Help

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsExpressHelp prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows Express Help.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

Press Enter,

It will open a contents of ProgramData folder (Application Data for WINDOWS XP). Now look for randomly named files, e.g klklka.exe or klklka, and rename them. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

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Remove Windows User Satellite virus

2011-02-15T08:59:00.000-08:00

Windows User Satellite is a new fake security program, clone of Windows Utility Tool. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Windows User Satellite does

Windows User Satellite is promoted and distributed through the use of Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the rogue is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. Thus, ignore all that Windows User Satellite will show you and remove it as soon as possible.

Windows User Satellite clone of Windows Utility Tool

While WindowsUserSatellite is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. Some of the alerts are:

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.

Warning!
Name: taskmgr.exe
Name: C:WINDOWStaskmgr.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

Windows User Satellite is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Windows User Satellite virus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Windows User Satellite

Reboot your computer. When you will see a WindowsUserSatellite prompt, click OK and wait while it`s scanning your computer, Once the scan is complete click "OK, Open the license manager" button. Now you can close the rogue, Press ATL+F4 or "X" button at the top-right of Windows User Satellite.

Click Start, type in search field

%APPDATA%

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