What is Windows Virtual Security ?

Windows Virtual Security is what's known as a Scareware infection. Infections like these generally pose as anti-virus programs, this is clearly not the case.

 How Did I get infected with Windows Virtual Security ?

Infections of this kind make their way into your computer through un-patched security vulnerabilities in content delivery applications on websites. This is an exploit in Java, Flash, or your browser's security that allows the virus to remotely install and run itself through bogus advertising or hacked websites. Always be leery of unsolicited emails and Facebook requests–if you ever have to question the legitimacy of an email or ad, you probably shouldn't open it without contacting the sender.

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

Realistically, not much. Infections of this type are more of an annoyance than anything else. Usually they remove the registry information that tells Windows how to launch executables, making your computer difficult to use. Aside from that, the infection doesn't really cause any lasting damage.

Here are some examples of warning boxes you may get when it is installed.

Torrent Alert
Recommended: Please use secure encrypted protocol for torrent links.
Torrent link detected!
Receiving this notifications means that you have violated the copyright laws. Using Torrent for downloading movies and licensed software shall be prosecuted and you may be sued for cybercrime and breach of law under the SOPA legislation.

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

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

Windows Virtual Security

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You should remove Windows Virtual Security as soon as possible. If you have one infection in many cases you will have minor threats or browser toolbars that should be removed. This is why it's so important to run a full virus scan even if you follow the manual removal guide below. Be sure to run a full virus scan once you have manually removed Windows Virtual Security .

Windows Virtual Security Manual Removal Procedures

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

• Protector-Random 3 to 4 characters .exe Your file trace will be named different Example: Protector-1fr3.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

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.

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

Protector-Random 3 to 4 characters example (acf).exe

Windows Virtual Security Directories:

• %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
• %AppData%\Protector-Random 3 to 4 characters example (acf).exe
• %AppData%\Protector-Random 3 to 4 characters example (acf).exe
• AppData%\result.db

File Location Notes:

%AppData% refers to the current users Application Data folder. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\<Current User>\Application Data for Windows 2000/XP. For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is C:\Users\<Current User>\AppData\Roaming.

It is not recommended for inexperienced users to attempt to delete Windows Virtual Security 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 http://www.pcninja.com or legitimate antivirus software such as Spyware Doctor with Antivirus to completely and safely remove Windows Virtual Security . Many of our users report they really like the look and feel of SpyHunter so that is the main client we have been starting to recommend.

Outside Resources:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/windows-virtual-security-removal