Remove Windows Secure Surfer Fake Antivirus

When Windows Secure Surfer enters your computer, it would give its best to convince you that you need to purchase its full version, but you should stay away! This is not a security tool, but a virus, designed to look like a legitimate anti-virus program in order to gain profit by unsuspecting users.

You may have come across other programs, which belong to the same malware group. These fake applications try to scare you into thinking that your computer is at great security risk by showing fake virus-reports. Due to the fact that they have very cunning layouts, they manage to trick you, and you gradually start believing that they are real anti-virus tools. Then, you are lured into buying their fake license, and it is a great shock for most users when they find out that what they purchased is not actually an anti-virus vendor, since it does nothing to remove viruses.

Windows Secure Surfer screenshot

Windows Secure Surfer uses counterfeit malware scanners in order to promote itself. They are placed in corrupted, but seemingly legitimate websites, and when you land on them, the scanners promise you a free scan of your PC system. All scans are the same – they claim that there are many infections inside your computer and prompt you to download a security tool. The file they offer you to download, however, is the installation file of the virus – Windows Secure Surfer.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this parasite, because it also uses Trojans as distributors. They do not ask for your authorization in order to bring Windows Secure Surfer inside your computer. They lie in wait in hacked websites and need just one click from you in order to sneak into your PC system. Their main task when on the inside is to download the phony program.

Windows Secure Surfer configures itself to start automatically on the machine it has infected. The malware performs frequent scans of the system and tries to mislead you that you need to cope with a number of infections. Then, you are urged to buy the full version of Windows Secure Surfer, which is advertised as an extremely efficient virus-fighter. The villain will not give up until you land on its purchase webpage. There, it wants you to provide all your personal and credit card details, but you should not do so! It does not only aim at charging your credit card for the fake full version, it wants you to give out your personal information so that hackers can use it in the future, as well.

The fake alerts, shown below, are only a small part of all the warnings, produced by the fake software:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Attempt to modify Registry key entries detected.
Registry entry analysis recommended.

These pop-ups should not scare you, because they are completely counterfeit. What you should do is to run a full scan of your computer system with a legitimate anti-virus tool and eliminate the intruder now!
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Windows Be-on-Guard Edition Rogue. How To Fix It.

Do not be misled – Windows Be-on-Guard Edition will not guard you computer against viruses – just the opposite. Once it manages to penetrate your PC system, the rogue makkes the system vulnerable to other viruses.

Windows Be-on-Guard Edition is the clever name of one of the most recent members of the FakeVimes family of rogues. This malware has already managed to trick many users into spending their money on its fake full version. Therefor, our security researchers felt obliged to inform you about the threat. To a certain extent, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition is a lot like the other members of the same malware family – Windows Pro Solutions, Best Antivirus Software, Total Anti Malware Protection. Though they have different names, these programs have been invented by the same remorseless cyber criminals, and they operate in one and the same manner. They also have extremely similar layouts, which may help you recognize all of them if you have seen just one.

Windows Be-on-Guard Edition screenshot

It is almost impossible to detect Windows Be-on-Guard Edition prior its entrance in your computer, because it mainly uses Trojans as distributors. They are placed by hackers in compromised websites. If you accidentally land on one of them, the Trojans creep inside your PC through security loopholes in your system, which are mainly present due to outdated software.

Still, if you happen to be attacked by the fake online scanners, advertising Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, you would know that you should never download this program.

When the parasite infects your computer system, it immediately starts producing bogus alerts:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Attempt to modify Registry key entries detected.
Registry entry analysis recommended.

Though they do not include any real data, but only fictitious, you may be tricked by their layout and constant appearance. However, scans are the primary tool used by the rogue to convince you that your computer is at serious security risk and that you need to buy its full version. The Windows Be-on-Guard Edition scanning window is displayed every time you start your PC, because it is configured to be launched upon start-up.

The fake scanner will claim that your computer is flooded with viruses. In reality, though, the files it lists as corrupted, are either made-up or legitimate Windows files. At the end of the scan, you will be prompted to pay for the full version of Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, which is promoted as capable of dealing with the security threats, found by the scans.

If the thought of buying this program has crossed your mind and you are now planning on providing your personal and credit card details on the Windows Be-on-Guard Edition purchase webpage, you should reconsider your decision. The full version does not exist – it is a mirage, invented by hackers, who want to take the money out of your pocket. The greatest trouble, however, is that they would not hesitate to record and use the financial and personal information you provide on the upon-mentioned purchase webpage of the virus.

If the malevolent Windows Be-on-Guard Edition has managed to victimize your machine, use a legitimate anti-virus tool and eliminate the villain now!

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Windows Telemetry Center Virus. How To Remove It.

Another malicious application is reported to be threatening computers and is known to present itself under the name Windows Telemetry Center. This tool pretends to be a genuine AV application, and if your computer is infected with this deceitful intruder, at fist you might be misled into thinking this application can really scan your PC for errors and compromised files. Do not be tricked and do not waste your money on this bogus tool! Instead, remove Windows Telemetry Center without hesitation. 

This bogus software belongs to the Rogue.FakeVimes family. This is a rogueware family, which consists of scam programs created by hackers to scare people into thinking their machines are infected. These fake AV programs use malicious sites to mislead PC users into believing they are reliable applications, which are worth buying. In fact, tools like Windows Telemetry Center cannot provide any security-related services. On the contrary, this program and its siblings enter your PC without notification and infect it.

Windows Telemetry Center screnshot

To gain access to targeted systems Windows Telemetry Center uses vulnerabilities in running programs. Also, it deceives users into thinking they have the opportunity to scan their machines using some unknown online scanner. Then, the fake AV application is automatically downloaded to vulnerable computers. 

To scare you into thinking your PC is infected with some malicious viruses, Windows Telemetry Center pretends to scan your system for viruses. However, the tool will not tell you that it detects only files it has created itself. The fake AV program pretends that these are serious infections, and you have to remove them without delay, but you can do this only using the full version of the false software. 

Moreover, the bogus tool will hide the content of your folders so that you think that your information has been deleted by some severe infection. Also, this attacker is the cause for the slow performance of your PC. What is even worse is that you will see some strange icons on your desktop. The deceitful application will also bombard you with annoying pop-up messages. Although they warn you about serious system errors and problems, do not be scared. These errors do not exist, and Windows Telemetry Center displays them to scare you into spending your money on its useless license.

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Potential malware detected.
It is recommended to activate protection and perform a thorough system scan to remove the malware.

Do not be tricked! Instead, remove Windows Telemetry Center without delay and know that this intruder causes only troubles. This is a harmful creation of online criminals and it poses a risk to your information. If not deleted, the fake application will cause serious system crashes and will continue bombarding you with its annoying messages and scan results. 

To remove the intruder, choose and use a reliable security program. Scan your PC using this tool and uninstall the deceitful attacker. To protect your information and system, do not visit insecure web pages. Never install programs from unknown web sites. Otherwise, computer infections may be transferred to your machine without your knowledge.
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Learn How to Remove Google Redirect Virus

What is Google Redirect virus and why it is so important to remove it?

There are plenty of articles already on the Web about Google redirect virus, Google hijacker, Google virus and so on… Why then I am writing on that specific theme again? Because from my searches I found that no article or blog post is good enough to provide Internet users a real, working and most important, a free solution for dealing with the Google redirect virus. That is why I collected almost all possible information available on that problem, cleaned all the garbage and useless stuff, and summarized the most important things people should know about Redirect virus.

Google hijacker or Google redirect virus is rather a symptom of a computer infection than an actual virus. The name comes because of the fact that when a user makes a search on Google (same with Yahoo! And Bing by the way) and clicks on a certain link, his browser is redirected to completely unrelated site that has nothing common with the one in Google’s list. On Table 1 you can find a short list of some of the possible sites here Google search is redirected to:

Webiste Online at the moment
best-search-results .com No
find-quick-results .com Yes
bestclicksnow .com Yes
bestsearchpage .com No
asklots .com No
alltheservices .com Yes
alive-finder .com Yes
admarketplace .com No
adf .ly Yes
adorika .com Yes
7search .com Yes
10-directory .com Yes
btcar .com Yes
sites.securepaynet .net/redirect_0.html No
dollartrade .com No
hapilli .com Yes
overclick .com Yes
Table 1. Redirect virus hijacks Google searches to these sites

This happens as a side effect of a very dangerous rootkit dubbed TDSS (also known as Alureon, TDL3, TDL4). You must keep in mind that if your Google searches are hijacked then this is the least problem you have, because there is 99% chance to have a rootkit installed on your computer.

What if you got a TDSS rootkit, deeply hidden in your Windows operating system?

TDSS rootkit is one of the most sophisticated computer infections made ever. From the time of its birth in 2008, it always has been respected by security researchers for its capabilities and features. Think of it like the Stealth aircraft in the US army, no radar can find it, it is literally invisible. With the use of low-level instructions TDSS becomes invisible for almost all anti-virus programs. Also, TDSS encrypts all the communication traffic between the infected computer and the Command and control (C&C) center (hacker’s side) with strong SSL encryption. That helps it to stay out of the radar of the network-monitoring tools.

I will not start talking about all the tech specifications of this parasite and confusing you with strange and incomprehensible IT terms. I just want to visualize all the problems that can come to your head if you have this Google redirect virus. You must be aware that if spot Redirect virus symptoms, then you have a rootkit installed on your machine. If you have a rootkit, then you are in a great danger because:

  1. Your computer is part of a Botnet (a network of infected computers that have been set up to forward transmissions (including viruses or spam) to other computers on the Internet.)
  2. Once installed, TDSS rootkit communicates with its C&C center, receives and executes commands.
  3. TDSS can (and most probably will) download and install additional malware to your PC (such as Trojans, keyloggers and rogue anti-virus software)

Here are some real-life examples of the destructive power of TDSS rootkit:

By using rootkit’s communication abilities, hackers can remotely install a keylogger on your computer. Then, they will receive every keystroke your make on a plate. Your privacy, your financial information and your whole life are fully exposed to them. Let’s face the facts – hackers are not nice, geeky kids anymore, they are aggressive, greedy Internet thieves. Do you bank online? Do you use your credit card to pay for various stuff ordered on the Internet? You risk all your hard earned money because you got infected with TDSS rootkit!

Another possible harm can be done if TDSS installs a rogue anti-virus program on your computer. As many of you already know, rogue anti-viruses are very hard to deal with, because in most cases they:

  • block other programs from running
  • prevent legal anti-virus program from launch (even if the infected user already has some anti-virus software installer, he can not run a scan for the threat)
  • disable Task manager (thus making harder for the infected user to stop the rogue`s running process disable regedit.exe (preventing the user from modifying the auto-run mechanism of the rogue)
  • kill almost all Internet traffic from and to the infected computer
  • block computer security sites from being opened via Web browser
  • trick many infected users to pay for its “full version”

To summarize everything I wrote so far: if you have Google redirect, then there is a great chance you have TDSS rootkit installed on your PC. If you have TDSS rootkit, then your private information and your money are in a real, great danger!

I am infected with TDSS rootkit, now what?

First of all, stop using the computer for any activities like online banking and credit card payment!

Next, install and run a computer security suite named Spyhunter. During my 3-week tests, I found that this software cleaned 9 out of 10 TDSS infections I used on my testbeds. Some other tools I tried hardly cleaned four. Not only that, but Spyhunter found and cleaned a dozen of additional Trojans running on the infected test machines, as long as 3 keyloggers. This was not the end – Spyhunter figured out also that the DNS settings on some of the test machines were poisoned and fixed that too. So I was really amazed how the guys that make this software stacked everything together.

Last, but not least – check all your recent bank and credit card statements for illegal transactions. If you find something wrong, call the bank immediately and let them know you became a victim of Internet fraud.

I hope that my article helped to understand that is Google redirect virus and what dangers it brings to you. I heartily recommend to not download and use cracks or keygens, they are often vector for very nasty infections. Also, avoid shady and doubtful Websites, as many of them are infected with Java drive-by-download exploits and become incubators for computer malware.

Stay sharp and surf safe!

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Windows Threats Destroyer Removal Instructions

Be careful – Windows Threats Destroyer is gaining speed towards unsuspecting users’ computers. It is easy to become a victim of this scam, because this malicious program is cloaked as a genuine anti-virus tool, when, in reality, it is a dangerous virus, which roots itself deep inside the system.

Windows Threats Destroyer is part of the huge FakeVimes family of rogues. Rogues are fake programs, which try to sell their non-existing full versions at a solid price by scaring users into believing their computers are facing many security threats. Other rogues from the same family are Windows Daily Adviser, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows Internet Booster and many others. They all penetrate computer systems with the help of Trojans, hidden in some hacked websites or via fake online scanners.

Windows Threats Destroyer GUI

The scanners promise you a free scan and then claim that your PC is full of viruses just to make you download Windows Threats Destroyer. The Trojans, however, do not seek any authorization. They sneak inside the system via vulnerabilities in it, caused by outdated software, and then download the rogue.

If Windows Threats Destroyer has managed to infect your PC, you are most probably facing its fake alerts already. Though they look scary, these warnings are all made-up. There are no errors or security threats in the PC, apart from Windows Threats Destroyer. However, the alerts are very irritating, and they slow down the overall performance of the computer.

The malicious program will also perform fake automated scans of your computer in order to frighten you. Though the rogue reports many viruses, the truth is that the list of infections, presented after each scan, is preliminary and the scanning tool is not capable of detecting viruses. If you try to remove the infections with the help of Windows Threats Destroyer, it states that you need to buy its full version first and then redirects you to its purchase webpage. Do not trust this program or its webpage – if you provide your personal and credit card details on it, you will only hand this sensitive information of your to hackers.

Preventing other programs from being launched is another trick, exploited by the rogue. It also blocks Windows Task Manager and Registry editor and puts its own Advanced Process Control tool in charge. This tool resembles a task manager in functions, but it is managed by the rogue. Thus, the malware gains full control over the PC and you are unable to use your computer properly.

Windows Threats Destroyer does not leave you an option but to eliminate it immediately, with the help of a legitimate anti-virus tool. Though this infection is very stubborn, if you are an experienced user and would like to clean the infection manually, you can follow our manual removal instructions. If, on the other hand, you would like to get rid of the parasite easy via an automated tool, you can download SpyHunter:

Remove Windows Threats Destroyer virus

Windows Threats Destroyer Manual Removal Instructions:

Important! Please read carefully before trying to apply this removal guide: Although one can manually remove Windows Threats Destroyer, such activity can permanently damage his computer if any mistakes are made in the removal process, as advanced malware is able to automatically repair itself if not correctly removed. Therefore, manual malware removal is recommended for experienced computer users only, such as IT specialists or certified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter, because we tested it against Windows Threats Destroyer and it had more than 90% removal success removing different versions of the parasite.
Stop These Windows Threats Destroyer Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
Inspector-XXXX.exe
Find and Delete These Windows Threats Destroyer Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%appdata%\npswf32.dll
%appdata%\Inspector-XXXX.exe
%desktopdir%\Windows Threats Destroyer.lnk
%appdata%\result.db
%StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Threats Destroyer.lnk
Remove These Windows Threats Destroyer Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “ID” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “net” = “2012-2-17_2″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “UID” = “rudbxijemb”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avpcc.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashDisp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\divx.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mostat.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\platin.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tapinstall.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zapsetup3001.exe

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How To Remove Windows No-Risk Agent

Windows No-Risk Agent is not what it looks like. Though an anti-virus program in appearance, in its core this is a virus, exploited by hackers who want to steal your hard-earned money in just a glimpse of an eye. This malicious hackers’ creation is capable of making you believe it is a real anti-virus vendor, and then making you buy its non-existing full version.

Windows No-Risk Agent belongs to the same malware family as Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Advanced User Patch, Total Anti Malware Protection, Best Antivirus Software and many other scams. As you can see, they all have luring names, which would suit an anti-virus program. Apart from the clever names, they also have the layout of real anti-virus programs. What they do not have is the ability to detect and remove viruses. However, they all try to sell their full versions, by advertising them as efficient virus-fighters.

Windows No-Risk Agent screenshot

Windows No-Risk Agent and its siblings count on vulnerabilities in your PC in order to sneak inside it. Most of these vulnerabilities are caused by outdated software. This is why our security researchers recommend you to keep all your programs updated. What is more, the safest place to download an update from is the original website of the product, because malicious files very often come bundled with updates, downloaded from fishy websites.

A pretended scan is the first thing Windows No-Risk Agent would do in order to convince you that your PC is full of viruses. Its scans are everything else but real! All of them present falsified results of infections, but the simple truth is that the only infection you should cope with is Windows No-Risk Agent. This parasite will try to lure you into spending your money on its so-called “licenced version”, which does not really exist. If you are tricked into buying the bogus software, you will be redirected to its purchase webpage in order to give out your personal and financial data. If you would like to keep your money away from hackers, do not fill in your details on this webpage! Cyber criminals will not spare them.

Do not be surprised by the numerous alerts that will appear frequently on your screen – they are just a part of Windows No-Risk Agent’s plan to scare you and then lure you into spending your money on it. If some of your programs are not responding, do not panic. They are just blocked by the malware and will run normally again, once you get rid of it. In an attempt to prevent you from stopping its processes, Windows No-Risk Agent replaces Windows Task Manager and Registry editor with an Advanced Process Control tool, which is controlled by the infection.

Prior the removal of the parasite, you can use this code and place it on the spot of the required license key to stop the annoying alerts: 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020

Then, use a genuine anti-virus vendor and get rid of the pest once and for all.

Remove Windows No-Risk Agent virus

Windows No-Risk Agent Manual Removal Instructions:

Important! Please read carefully before trying to apply this removal guide: Although one can manually remove Windows No-Risk Agent, such activity can permanently damage his computer if any mistakes are made in the removal process, as advanced malware is able to automatically repair itself if not correctly removed. Therefore, manual malware removal is recommended for experienced computer users only, such as IT specialists or certified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter, because we tested it against Windows No-Risk Agent and it had more than 90% removal success removing different versions of the parasite.
Stop These Windows No-Risk Agent Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
Inspector-XXX.exe
Protector-XXX.exe
Find and Delete These Windows No-Risk Agent Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%appdata%\Inspector-XXX.exe
%AppData%\Protector-XXX.exe
Remove These Windows No-Risk Agent Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Settings “net” = “2012-3-11_2?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Settings “UID” = “origkboryd”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\InternetExplorer\\Main\\FeatureControl\\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\atcon.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\bipcp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\ecengine.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\infwin.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\msconfig
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\PavFnSvr.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\sahagent.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\titaninxp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\wsbgate.exe

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Windows Firewall Constructor – How To Remove

Maybe you are one of the PC users who have become victims of Windows Firewall Constructor? Then, do not panic! Although it seems that there is some serious problem with your computer, and you need to buy the full version of the malicious application, do not be tricked. This tool is not a genuine AV application, and it cannot detect any system threats or infected files. On the contrary, it makes your machine vulnerable to attacks of online criminals. Moreover, it puts your private information in danger. Because this bogus software is a harmful and deceitful attacker, you have to remove Windows Firewall Constructor without delay to protect your PC and information.

Windows Firewall Constructor GUI

If your PC is infected with Windows Firewall Constructor, then this intruder has managed to enter your system via some malicious web site you have visited or you have been redirected to. Compromised web sites created by hackers have the ability to exploit security holes in programs running on your computer. Through these vulnerabilities Windows Firewall Constructor is downloaded to your machine without your knowledge or approval.

Also, this fake application can infect your PC disguised as a reliable online scanner. Malicious web sites that promote fake online scanners are aimed at deceiving you into downloading Windows Firewall Constructor to your PC.

These two ways of spreading Windows Firewall Constructor are also common for the other members of its family – Rogue.FakeVimes. For this reason, to protect your PC not only from Windows Firewall Constructor, but also from other creations of hackers, avoid visiting insecure web pages. Also, do not install unknown applications, because they may be creations of online criminals.

Although Windows Firewall Constructor is launched after you log in to Windows, you should not be scared. The scan run by this fake application is not reliable, and it does not display trustworthy information about your system. On the contrary, this information is shown to deceive you into thinking that the only way to fix your machine is to buy the full version of the application.

This fake application mimics reliable system warnings and tries to tell you that there are serious problems with your PC. In fact, there is nothing wrong with your computer. The only intruder is the bogus tool, and you need to remove the intruder without delay to protect your system and information.

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server
Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmpshell.dll

Unless you remove the tricky tool, cyber criminals will have free access to your system, as well as information. They will be able to take advantage of your bank account details. Then, hackers can sell your information to third parties, or use it to make a profit.

Even though this bogus tool is telling you that you need to buy its full version, do not be misled! Do not submit any information to this intruder. We suggest to use Spyhunter Malware Suite as a reliable and effective anti-spyware tool to automatically remove Windows Firewall Constructor and protect your system from its attacks.

Remove Windows Firewall Constructor virus

Windows Firewall Constructor Manual Removal Instructions:

Important! Please read carefully before trying to apply this removal guide: Although one can manually remove Windows Firewall Constructor, such activity can permanently damage his computer if any mistakes are made in the removal process, as advanced malware is able to automatically repair itself if not correctly removed. Therefore, manual malware removal is recommended for experienced computer users only, such as IT specialists or certified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter, because we tested it against Windows Firewall Constructor and it had more than 90% removal success removing different versions of the parasite.
Stop These Windows Firewall Constructor Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
Inspector-XXXXX.exe
Protector-XXX.exe
Find and Delete These Windows Firewall Constructor Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%AppData%\Inspector-XXXXX.exe
%AppData%\Protector-XXX.exe
%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
%AppData%\result.db
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Protection Master.lnk
%StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Protection Master.lnk
Remove These Windows Firewall Constructor Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\adaware.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\belt.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\deputy.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\icload95.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\lnetinfo.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mpftray.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\netscanpro.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\nssys32.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ozn695m5.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\perswf.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\PskSvc.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\SafetyKeeper.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\spoler.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\taskmgr.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\vbcons.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\winservn.exe “Debugger”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zonealarm.exe “Debugger”

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Windows ProSecurity Scanner Virus Remover

If Windows ProSecurity Scanner manages to victimize your computer, it will certainly try to convince you that you need to purchase its full version. Before doing so, however, you should be aware that this program is a scam – it cannot detect or remove viruses, because it is a piece of malware itself.

Windows Prosecurity Scanner screenshot

Windows ProSecurity Scanner may look like a legitimate anti-virus program, but it is not. It is the most recent part of the FakeVimes family of infections. The members of this family are classified as rogues – fake programs, which use malicious advertising and hacking strategies in order to infect computers and then blackmail their users. Other rogues, which belong to the same family, are Best Antivirus Software, Total Anti Malware Protection, Windows Internet Booster, etc. They are all very cunning and are capable of sneaking inside your computer without your knowledge.

Windows ProSecurity Scanner is Extremely dangerous

Windows ProSecurity Scanner is a fake Anti-Virus software
Windows ProSecurity Scanner may display phony security messages
Windows ProSecurity Scanner may recover its files, spread or update by itself
Windows ProSecurity Scanner may install additional malware to your computer
Windows ProSecurity Scanner may spread via Trojans
Windows ProSecurity Scanner violates your privacy and compromises your security

 

Windows ProSecurity Scanner would be very persuasive when it comes to convincing you that your computer is flooded with viruses. This is its most clever trick, including counterfeit scans and bogus alerts, all to one reporting security threats. Do not trust these reports – they are only made-up to provoke your fear. Though Windows ProSecurity Scanner pretends to be scanning your computer for viruses, it is not capable of doing so, and actually no process is taking place on the background. As for the alerts – they appear very frequently, which makes them extremely annoying.

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Attempt to modify Registry key entries detected.
Registry entry analysis recommended.

However, you should not pay any attention to them. Although they might slow down the performance of your PC, they are harmless. Your real trouble is Windows ProSecurity Scanner.

Remove Windows ProSecurity Scanner virus

This malware penetrates your computer system via two ways – fake online scanners or Trojans. The scanners are the more innocent of the two, because they prompt you to download the bogus program, but you have the option not to, if you do not want. Trojans, on the other hand, are hidden in seemingly legitimate websites, and when you click through – you involuntarily download them. Their main task on the inside of your machine is to invite Windows ProSecurity Scanner.

Whatever this program does, you should be aware that it is trying to mislead you. After each of its scans, it would urge you to pay for its full version. However, there is no such a thing as Windows ProSecurity Scanner – full version. It is all one single virus, via which cyber criminals are trying to steal your money. If you have somehow reached the purchase webpage of this parasite, do not fill in any of the requested personal and credit card details, because hackers may use them in various malicious ways.

In order to scare you and gain full control over the system, the rogue may block most of your programs. It even replaces Windows Task Manager and Registry editor with its own Advanced Process Control tool. However, instead of panicking, you should use an updated, legitimate anti-virus program, such as SpyHunter, and eliminate the malware immediately!

Windows ProSecurity Scanner Manual Removal Instructions:

Important! Please read carefully before trying to apply this removal guide: Although one can manually remove Windows ProSecurity Scanner, such activity can permanently damage his computer if any mistakes are made in the removal process, as advanced malware is able to automatically repair itself if not correctly removed. Therefore, manual malware removal is recommended for experienced computer users only, such as IT specialists or certified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter, because we tested it against Windows ProSecurity Scanner and it had more than 90% removal success removing different versions of the parasite.
Stop These Windows ProSecurity Scanner Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
Protector-XXX.exe
Protector-XXXX.exe
Find and Delete These Windows ProSecurity Scanner Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%AppData%\Protector-XXX.exe
%AppData%\Protector-XXXX.exe
Remove These Windows ProSecurity Scanner Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “ID” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “net” = “2012-2-17_2″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “UID” = “rudbxijemb”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avpcc.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashDisp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\divx.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mostat.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\platin.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tapinstall.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zapsetup3001.exe

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Remove Windows Software Saver

Though Windows Software Saver has the name and appearance of a genuine anti-virus program, it is nothing more but a virus. Hackers have been creative enough to make it look like a legitimate program, in order to trick users in to obtaining its fake paid version. Unfortunately, the malicious parasite is taking numerous victims around the world. Therefor, you should be on the alert in case this pest manages to sneak inside your computer system, as well.

There are various signs of the infection that will show you that it is present on your PC. However, in most cases, there are no signs of the attacker prior its entrance in the computer. It uses Trojans as distributors. They are hidden in hacked websites, and when you click through, you involuntarily download them. They enter the system through vulnerabilities found in it and then immediately download Windows Software Saver, which places your computer security and money at great risk.

Windows Software Saver screenshot

It is not easy to get rid of Windows Software Saver due to the fact that it is capable of rooting itself deep inside the system. Even upon its installation, it messes with your Registry and makes new entries. Malicious configurations enable it to start automatically whenever you turn your PC on.

This malware’s scanning tool will be displayed on your screen frequently, but this is no reason to panic. Each time it will state that your computer is full of viruses and would then advertise its own full version as capable of removing them. Beware – this is the greatest catch and the main way via which hackers can reach your money. Provided that you are lured into purchasing the fake software, you will be redirected to its purchase webpage, where you must complete all your personal and credit card data in order to fulfill the payment. If you reach this webpage, do not hesitate, but immediately leave it! If you provide your private information to hackers, they will most surely take advantage of it, and you will not get the desired anti-virus program, because Windows Software Saver is a virus.

Windows Software Saver is Extremely dangerous

Windows Software Saver is a fake Anti-Virus software
Windows Software Saver may display phony security messages
Windows Software Saver may recover its files, spread or update by itself
Windows Software Saver may install additional malware to your computer
Windows Software Saver may spread via Trojans
Windows Software Saver violates your privacy and compromises your security

 

You should be aware that Windows Software Saver will also try to scare you with its fake warnings. Please note that these warnings are only irritating, but they do not inform you of any real computer security threat. The way to stop the bogus alerts for a short period of time, is to trick the parasite by clicking on “Activate Ultimate Protection” button and entering the code provided below:

0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020

However, this will not erase the infection from your computer. In order to eliminate it, you will need to use a trustworthy automated tool. We recommend you to download Spyhunter Malware Suite. Windows Software Saver will also hamper you work on the computer by blocking most of your other programs, including Windows Task Manager and Registry editor, but this should not scare you. Once you get rid of the malware they will be able to start properly again.

Remove Windows Software Saver virus

Windows Software Saver Manual Removal Instructions:

Important! Please read carefully before trying to apply this removal guide: Although one can manually remove Windows Software Saver, such activity can permanently damage his computer if any mistakes are made in the removal process, as advanced malware is able to automatically repair itself if not correctly removed. Therefore, manual malware removal is recommended for experienced computer users only, such as IT specialists or certified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter, because we tested it against Windows Software Saver and it had more than 90% removal success removing different versions of the parasite.
Stop These Windows Software Saver Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
Inspector-(random).exe
Protector-(random).exe
Find and Delete These Windows Software Saver Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%appdata%\npswf32.dll
%appdata%\Inspector-(random).exe
%appdata%\Protector-(random).exe
Remove These Windows Software Saver Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run!Inspector

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Windows Process Director Removal Guide

The only thing you need to do if Perfect Antivirus 2012 is on your PC is remove the intruder as soon as possible! Do not waste time and get rid of Windows Process Director!

This you have to do, because this application is a deceitful creation of hackers. Despite the fact that this program may look to you as a reliable anti-spyware tool, this is only a trick used to mislead you into thinking you can rely on this bogus tool to protect your system. Windows Process Director uses the same layout as genuine AV tools. Also, it imitates the services legitimate AV applications provide. In fact, Windows Process Director is not able to provide these services at all. If it is present on your PC, this means that your computer is infected with this deceitful creation of hackers.

Windows Process Director screenshot

When this scam tool infects your PC, it is configured to start automatically when you log in to Windows. After the PC is started, the false application runs a scan of the system and clams that there are numerous infected files that need to be deleted immediately. In fact, all of the files displayed by Windows Process Director are not threatening your system or information.

The real intruder is the bogus tool, and you have to make sure that you remove Windows Process Director without delay.

To penetrate into your system, the Trojan-based infection uses malicious web sites which exploit security holes in your programs. If you do not update your programs on a regular basis, there is a chance that your programs become much more vulnerable to attacks of hackers. In this way, Windows Process Director is transferred to your PC without any problems.

Windows Process Director may have even managed to trick you into downloading it voluntarily to your PC. This fake AV tool is promoted by online system scanners. Malicious web sites that promote these creations of hackers want to convince you that you need to download the tricky application to fix your PC. In this way, you may give this attacker free access to your system and information without knowing that it is a malicious intruder.

Remove Windows Process Director virus

Windows Process Director is Extremely dangerous

Windows Process Director is a fake Anti-Virus software
Windows Process Director may display phony security messages
Windows Process Director may recover its files, spread or update by itself
Windows Process Director may install additional malware to your computer
Windows Process Director may spread via Trojans
Windows Process Director violates your privacy and compromises your security

 

Know that any information displayed by this scam software is not reliable at all. The bogus tool detects only harmless files it has created itself. Moreover, the warnings displayed by the fake application do not show real information about your system. There are no problems or errors.

Ignore all of the messages displayed by the malicious application. Make sure that you do not submit any information to this tricky tool. Otherwise, your details will become available to online criminals.

To protect your system and information, remove Windows Process Director as soon as you can. Use a reliable anti-spyware application to scan your PC. Then, remove Windows Process Director together with all its files. Do not visit insecure web pages, as they may transfer the tricky application to your IP and infect it. Also, do not download unknown programs.

Windows Process Director Manual Removal Instructions:

Important! Please read carefully before trying to apply this removal guide: Although one can manually remove Windows Process Director, such activity can permanently damage his computer if any mistakes are made in the removal process, as advanced malware is able to automatically repair itself if not correctly removed. Therefore, manual malware removal is recommended for experienced computer users only, such as IT specialists or certified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter, because we tested it against Windows Process Director and it had more than 90% removal success removing different versions of the parasite.
Stop These Windows Process Director Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
Inspector-(random).exe
Protector-(random).exe
Find and Delete These Windows Process Director Files:
(Learn how to do this)
%appdata%\Inspector-(random).exe
%AppData%\Protector-(random).exe
Remove These Windows Process Director Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Settings “net” = “2012-3-11_2?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Settings “UID” = “origkboryd”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\InternetExplorer\\Main\\FeatureControl\\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\atcon.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\bipcp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\ecengine.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\infwin.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\msconfig
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\PavFnSvr.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\sahagent.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\titaninxp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\wsbgate.exe

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