Windows Antivirus Rampart

Windows Antivirus Rampart is a malware client. This product is actually a virus and needs to be removed. This is the same malware client as Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Private Shield, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Pro Solutions and about 40 others. Basically the name just keeps changing.

What You Will Find On This Page

1. Windows Antivirus Rampart Removal Guide

2. Software and Services to help you remove Windows Antivirus Rampart

What is Windows Antivirus Rampart?

Windows Antivirus Rampart is Rogue antivirus client. That means it will give off false warnings and bogus scan results. The program is made to look like it's a legitimate program from Microsoft. Users will see logo's and the like to make them think it's recommended by Microsoft and that they are behind it. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is a bogus Antivirus program.

 How Did I get infected with Windows Antivirus Rampart?

Windows Antivirus Rampart does normally take user help to get installed on a PC. In most cases the operator will be told they need to run an antivirus scan or do a video update. They will be asked to download and run the program. Once that is done the user of the computer just helped to install the virus. This is not always the case with malware. There are situations where the software can be auto installed onto an operating system. In most cases a good antivirrus client should block or warn against installing the program. If yours did not you should consider an upgrade.

What is Windows Antivirus Rampart Doing to My Computer Right Now?

Windows Antivirus Rampart is not doing any real file damage. It will block programs from running and try to force the user into making a purchase by limitting what the user can do on the system. At the time of this writing the program shows no signs of stealing user information like banking info or passwords for social accounts. Still caution should be used and you should attempt to remove this virus ASAP.

Some Error Messages you may see are:

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

Windows Antivirus Rampart

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The RemoveVirus.org guide will help you remove Windows Antivirus Rampart. If you would like to install our recommended Antivirus client of Spyware Doctor with Antivirus you may need to boot into safe mode with networking. If you are unsure how to do this please read our How to Boot into safe mode guide. Just remember you need to boot into safe mode with networking in oder to have internet access.

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Windows Antivirus Rampart Manual Removal Procedures

The first step you must take in order to remove Windows Antivirus Rampart is to stop the following process. Check below for the known folder paths where this threat likes to hide out.

• [random-name].exe ( Example is Protector-2f5.exe ) Your file trace will be named different.
• May also go by Inspector-[random-name].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.

B.  Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file

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 Antivirus Rampart removal is to delete the following file:

Windows XP:

• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Protector-2f5.exe *Example
• New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data

Windows Vista/7:

• New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Protector-2f5.exe *Example

After you have stopped or deleted the virus you need to run a full antivirus scan to ensure you are not infected with anything else. We do like Spyware Doctor with Antivirus but you can use whatever client you like best. Just be sure to run a full scan. If you are still having issues it may be time to call in a pro. The computer repair service at pcninja.com is a solid way to go. They can remote into your computer and get you going quickly.

Windows Antivirus Rampart Registry Removal Procedures

It's really not needed to edit the registry. More harm then good can come out of this. The traces that are in the registry will serve no purpose as you already killed off the main program. If you really want to clean this out you an antivirus client or download a registry cleaner.

Windows Antivirus Rampart Directories:

XP

• C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]
• New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

• C:\ProgramData\[random characters ]\
• New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\L
• C:\ProgramData\[random characters]\

Conclusion

This threat is nothing new, only the name keeps changing. The above guide should work well for you manually removing this virus. It's been tested dozens of times on basically the same threat and works every time for us. We already mentioned the remote computer repair service we like and antivirus client we tend to use so if you need any help you can use one of those two services.

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