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Remove Windows Work Catalyst. Description and removal instructions
| Title: Windows Work Catalyst | Also known as: WindowsWorkCatalyst | |
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Type: Spyware |
Severity scale: (64 / 100) |
Windows Work Catalyst is a fake security program that is promoted via fake scanners and Trojans. It imitates system check and states that your computer in infected with viruses and malware. In order to remove the supposedly found infection and remove viruses you have to pay for a full version of Windows Work Catalyst. Of course, you shouldn’t do that because this program is a scam. Fake scan results is a method to scare you into purchasing the program. You should remove Windows Work Catalyst from your computer manually or use an automatic removal tool below.
Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘show details’ to learn more.
System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
Windows Work Catalyst will constantly display fake security alerts stating that your computer in infected with malicious software. It will rate major components of your system by given scores. They are usually very low. Once installed, Windows Work Catalyst will prompt you to start your computer in protected mode to ensure that your computer is properly protected against possible attacks and malware. As you can see, Windows Work Catalyst is nothing more but a scam. It displays fake security alerts and error messages to make you think that your computer in infected. Then it prompts to pay for a full version of the program to clean up the computer. Do not buy. Instead, use our removal instructions below to remove Windows Work Catalyst from the system as soon as possible.
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Automatic Windows Work Catalyst removal:
Windows Work Catalyst manual removal:
Kill processes:
[random].exe
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\afwserv.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ‘0’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ‘0’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore “DisableSR ” = ‘1’
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Delete files:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\[random].exe
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