Windows Problems Remover

Windows Problems Remover is a fake anti-spyware software just like Windows Health Center, Windows AntiSpyware Solution and Windows Risk Eliminator which will try to force you to buy its commercial version by giving fake security alerts once it infects your system.

Windows Problems Remover usually takes advantage of the vulnerable security system of a computer to gain access. Once running in the system, it will start sending security notifications to the user claiming that the machine is under threat and the commercial version of the software is necessary to deal with that. Another characteristic of this rouge software is that it blocks different programs in the computer randomly and gives the impression that those programs are infected or harmful.

The alerts may look quite convincing and scary at the first place if you are not aware of the fact that Windows Problems Remover itself is a malicious program. Don’t fall for its trap. The alerts that you may receive from Windows Problems Remover is nothing but a part of the scam which is designed only to get you all scared so that you spend your money for the paid version.

Besides giving all these fake security alerts, Windows Problems Remover will also block other programs and can even download other malicious applications in the machine to make things worse.

What is Windows Problems Remover Doing to your Computer Right Now?

• Blocking legitimate software programs from running
• Showing false error messages
• Constantly Bothers You and WILL NOT CLOSE
• Cannot Un-Install Windows Problems Remover normally
• May be blocking internet access
• Users may see pop-ups and re-direct

Some of the alerts/messages that Windows Problems Remover usually displays include:

Warnings
Attention
Software without a digital certificate is detected. System files security is at risk.
It is strongly recommended to enable the security mode.

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Privacy violation threat detected.
Your personal data may be disclosed to a third party.
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your privacy or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click 'Show Details' to learn more.
Unknown Win32/Trojan
Threat prevention solution found
Security system analysis has revealed critical file system vulnerability caused by severe malware attacks.
Risk of system files infection:

The detected vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to private information and hard drive data with a serious possibility of irreversible data loss and unstable PC performance. To remove the malware please run a full system scan. Press ‘OK’ to install the software necessary to initiate system files check. To complete the installation process please reboot your computer.

Windows Problems Remover

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Now if you find that your computer has got infected by Windows Problems Remover, don’t get scared. Just go for the right tools to eliminate this malicious program from your system. You can either use a manual virus removal guide or a legitimate antivirus software to delete Windows Problems Remover.

Remove Windows Problems Remover Automatically

The automatic Windows Problems Remover removal procedure is a straight forward way of getting rid of this rouge program. For the automatic removal, Spyware Doctor with Antivirus can be a good option as it is a legitimate antivirus product which can successfully clean your system from various infections. However, unfortunately sometimes the rouge programs block the installation of any legitimate antivirus program and in such cases you might have to consider the manual virus removal procedure.

Remote Windows Problems Remover Removal

For those who are not all that comfortable with the manual Windows Problems Remover removal procedure, there are some online virus removal service providers available who are specialized to do this sort of jobs. We recommend www.onlinecomputerrepair.org in such cases who offers their expert service at a reasonable price.

Removal Video

While it's not Windows Problems Remover, it's the same basic threat so the removal process is the exact same as shown in the video

 

he first step you must take in order to remove Windows Problems Remover is to stop the following processes. Watch the video above for guidance.

• protect.exe ( Your trace may be named different.  Look below for the folder paths)

How to stop the above process

Option 1. To Stop this process you can either browse to the file location shown below and re-name the file and then restart your computer. Now browse to that file location again and delete the file.

Option 2. Boot into safe mode and browse to the below folder for you Operating System

Option 3. Log into a different user account and either browse to the file below and delete it or use your antivirus client to remove it by running a scan.

The next step in Windows Problems Remover removal is to delete the following file:

Windows XP:

• C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Application Data\protect.exe

• C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Application Data\Temp\updatecheck.dll

Windows Vista/7:

• c:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Roaming\protect.exe
• c:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Temp\updatecheck.dll

Once you have deleted the above executable, Windows Problems Remover will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN A SCAN. We recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer.

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

Windows Problems Remover Registry Removal Procedures

Delete the below Keys: We do not recommend manually deleting these keys. Antivirus software should be used.

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\JP595IR86O ( May be unique file name to your infection )
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ Protect.exe

You should now run a full security scan to ensure no other threats are installed on your computer. We recommend you download a copy of Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.

Windows Problems Remover Directories:

XP

• NA

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

• NA

Conclusion

As you can tell from the video. Windows Problems Remover can be hard to remove. Once you are able to stop the main executable you should have a much easier time. Be sure to run that full virus scan so you know your no longer infected. We recommend you scan with Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. If you need advanced help or an expert to remove this threat we recommend www.onlinecomputerrepair.org. You may also ask your questions below.

If you have any updates on file names. traces and file paths.

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