Windows Virtual Security

What is Included in this Windows Virtual Security Removal Guide?

1. A Windows Virtual Security video to help you remove this threat.

2. A Manual Windows Virtual Security Removal Guide

3. Other suggested antivirus clients and services

What is Windows Virtual Security?

Windows Virtual Security is a false security client. These programs are none as malware. This virus comes from a long line of similar threats including Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Web Combat, Windows Virtual Angel. There are around 50 other such viruses that are all the same. Only the name keeps changing to avoid detection.

If you made a purchase of this antivirus you should attempt to get your money back. Read our how to get your money back guide here. If you want to learn how you can avoid such malware in the future we have a guide titled how to avoid virus infections here.

How Did I get infected with Windows Virtual Security?

In many cases, those who get infected with a virus like Windows Virtual Security got it from not having proper security protection. In today’s world you need a paid antivirus client that offers real time and updated protection.

End users are often tricked into installing malware like this. They may think it’s a video or security update and only after installing the program you understand it’s a virus. The makers of this virus can be very sneaky.

What is Windows Virtual Security Doing to My Computer Right Now?

This threat is not deleting files or sending off personal information. It will simply try to make using your computer frustrating and attempt to force you to purchase the program. This technique is known as ransomeware. The virus will block almost all programs from running and show false error messages meant to scare the user into making a purchase. All the error messages are false and should not be trusted. Don’t give it a second thought..

Here are some example error messages you may be seeing. Keep in mind that all messages given off are not true.

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 is recommended.

Error
Attempt to run a potentially dangerous script detected.
Full system scan is highly recommended.

Windows Virtual Security

» Download Windows Virtual Security Removal Software

Follow the below Windows Virtual Security removal guide and watch the video we created. It shows you how to remove Windows Virtual Security in a few short steps. After that be sure and run a full antivirus scan to ensure you are not infected with any other threats.

Windows Virtual Security Removal Video

Windows Virtual Security Manual Removal Procedures

Watch the video and use the manual guide as guidance. It works very well together.

The only thing you need to focus on is killing off the below file name. Once this is done you are home free and can use your computer again.

The file we need to kill is listed below.

• Protector-[random 3 chars].exe Your file trace will be named different Example: Protector-4da.exe.

The location of this file is : C:Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\ . You may need to show hidden files and folders on your computer or just manually type in the folder path.

To Stop this process you can

A. Browse to the file location shown above 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

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

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

C: Watch our video that shows you how to kill a tack from the command line. http://www.removevirus.org/kill-running-process-using-command-line

The next step in Windows Virtual Security removal is to delete the following file:

Protector-[random 3 chars].exe (Again you file will be named different)

As mentioned already it will be located at C:Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\ . Keep in mind you can not delete a file while it is in use. So follow the above steps first to stop the process from running.

After you have managed to delete the file you should now run a full virus scan to ensure you are not infected with any other viruses. Download SpyHunter and run a full scan.

If you are unable to stop this program from running or need advanced help we recommend the remote computer repair company called http://www.pcninja.com. They are real experts at removing malware like this from computers.

Windows Safety Maintenance Registry Removal Procedures

Not needed. These traces are benign. If you want to scan your registry use a registry cleaner or antivirus program. Going into the registry and editing things there can cause your computer to crash. You really need to know what you are doing so we recommend most people just stay out of it.

Windows Virtual Security Directories:

• %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
• C:Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\%AppData%\Protector-[random 3 chars].exe
• %AppData%\result.db
• %AppData%\1st$0l3th1s.cnf