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Remove Windows Attacks Preventor. Removal instructions
Windows Attacks Preventor is a rogue antispyware program that claims that your computer is infected and displays bogus security threats to make you think you have some serious PC issues. The rogue program then asks you to purchase a full version of the fake malware removal tool to remove supposedly found system security threats. Do not purchase this program and uninstall Windows Attacks Preventor from your computer as soon as possible because it’s a scam, not a real antivirus solution.
Usually, Windows Attacks Preventor is promoted through the use of Trojans, fake online anti-malware scanners and browser hijackers. It can come bundled with other malware as well. Trojans display fake security alerts from Windows Security Center or Task bar and suggest you to install Windows Attacks Preventor to remove non-existent viruses from your computer. Ignore such fake security alerts no matter what they tell you. Otherwise, you may infect your machine even more.
Once installed, Windows Attacks Preventor will start a fake system scan and report a variety of infections or security threats that can’t be removed unless you purchase the rogue progra, Remember, scan results are false, you may easily ignore them. The only thing you should worry about is Windows Attacks Preventor itself. Furthermore, this parasite will constantly display fake security alerts stating that your computer is under attack. You will see fake security alerts with the following text:
Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.
Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.
However, that’s not all. Windows Attacks Preventor will also hijack your web browser and dramatically slow down your computer. It may block some Microsoft Windows tools and programs to protect itself from being deleted.
As you can see, Windows Attacks Preventor is a scam. If you have purchased this rogue program, please contact your credit card company immediately. Then use the removal guide below to remove this infection from the system. You should also scan your PC with reliable anti-spyware application to make sure that there are no other malware installed on your computer.
Windows Attacks Preventor snapshot:
Automatic Windows Attacks Preventor removal:
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Windows Attacks Preventor manual removal:
Kill processes:
Inspector-[rnd].exe
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegistryTools” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Inspector”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “ID” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “net” = “2012-2-17_2”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings “UID” = “rudbxijemb”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avpcc.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashDisp.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\divx.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mostat.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\platin.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tapinstall.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zapsetup3001.exe
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Delete files:
%appdata%\npswf32.dll %appdata%\Inspector-[3 random characters].exe %desktopdir%\Windows Attacks Preventor.lnk %appdata%\result.db %StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Attacks Preventor.lnk
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Information updated: 2012-03-02 03:37:16