Windows Necessary Firewall

What is Windows Necessary Firewall?

3rd release this week of a fake security client from the same maker.  Like our other guides this client is the exact same but under a different name.  If past trends hold we will most likely see around 12 more of these bogus clients under a similar GUI then the crooks will hang low for a few months and come out with another new round under a different set of names.

Windows Necessary Firewall is a virus. These type of fake security clients are known as malware. Windows Necessary Firewall is a clone of several other fake clients including Windows Necessary Firewall, Windows Custom Settings, Windows Necessary Firewall, Windows Firewall Unit, Windows Necessary Firewall, Windows Precautions Center, Windows Safeguard Utility, Windows Repairing System, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Protection Servant, Windows Activity Inspector, Windows Tweaking Utility, Windows Tasks Optimizer, Windows Work Catalyst , Windows Attention Utility, Windows Inspection Utility, Windows Supervision Center, Windows Oversight Center.

 How Did I get infected with Windows Necessary Firewall?

Windows Necessary Firewall is normally installed on a computer by tricking the user into installing the client or thorugh a trojan virus on a users computer. Either way it's a clear indication that your computer is not secure and that you do not have the needed anti-virus protection that you need.

You will need to run a full virus scan once you have followed our manual removal guide to ensure you have no other viruses installed.

What is Windows Necessary Firewall Doing to My Computer Right Now?

Perhaps the best news out of the Windows Necessary Firewall infection is that it's not stealing your personal informaion like banking records or trying to steal your identity, at least not at the time of this writing. It appears to be blocking most programs from running including antivirus software. For the most past this virus is simply attempting to trick users into making a purchase of this client.

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What Do I Do To Remove Windows Necessary Firewall?

Removal of Windows Necessary Firewall can be hard for the average computer user. However our Windows Necessary Firewall Removal guide below will go a long ways in helping you remove this threat. Be sure to follow each step and if asked to run a virus scan you need to do so. We will also be recommending other products and services that we know will help you remove Windows Necessary Firewall.

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Windows Necessary Firewall Manual Removal Procedures

The first step you must take in order to remove Windows Necessary Firewall is to stop the following process. Watch the video for guidance.

• %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\[random].exe

To Stop this process you can

A. Browse to the file location shown below and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file. Take note that you can sort the files by date and help rule out most files and folders. Chances are you will only have a few files that appear within the date range you first became infected.

B.  Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file

C:  Use this process explorer tool http://www.removevirus.org/process-killing-software-654  to find the location of the file and re-name it then delete after re-boot.

D:  Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file.

E:  Start the Task Manager the very second you login and terminate the process that way.

The next step in Windows Necessary Firewall removal is to delete the following file. You NEED to re-boot your computer first if you re-named the file as you can not remove a file that is running.

Once you have deleted the above executable, Windows Necessary Firewall will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN THE  SCAN!. We recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer.  So many people skip this very simple step.  Take an extra few mintues and ensure you have all the viruses removed.

If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend this remote computer repair. They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.

Windows Necessary Firewall Registry Removal Procedures

At this time we do not see the need for any novice to go into the registry to remove the traces there. They will be benign providing you were able to remove the main executable. If you are concenred our just want to clean out your registry we recommend you download and use the PC Health Advisor Trial Here.

Here are known traces that may need to be removed or edited. RemoveVirus.org does not recommend anyone edit the registry. It's best to use an antivirus client or a registry cleaner

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\afwserv.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore "DisableSR " = '1'

Conclusion

It is not recommended for inexperienced users to attempt to delete Windows Necessary Firewall manually, as any mistake made during removal could result in your system getting damaged. Therefore, inexperienced users are advised to use a web-based repair service such as www.pcninja.com or legitimate antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.

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