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Remove Windows Recovery Series Virus

All Exe Files — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:05:28 +0000

Windows Recovery Series is a fake antivirus program not affiliated with Windows. While the title does use the Windows trademark, it does so it make the user think that Windows Recovery Series is part of the computer software. Windows Recovery Series was instead made by virus creators while hope to make money from selling the software to users. Windows Recovery Series will display a series of warnings and messages to make the user believe that the computer is heavily infected with a variety of viruses including spyware and adware. It is better to scan with a good antivirus program to find whether or not the computer is really infected since Windows Recovery Series will provide a fake scan result. Windows Recovery Series will likely block other programs from running so that the user can’t easily remove Windows Recovery Series. In safe mode, Windows Recovery Series will likely not be able to run.

Windows Recovery Series can be removed with our recommended removal tool. The easiest method to run the removal tool is in safe mode with networking, which will not allow Windows Recovery Series to load unless Windows Recovery Series has tricked the system into thinking it is a necessary Windows program.

Another option (and the easiest) is to do a system restore. System restore will allow the user to load a backup of system data from a previous date (hopefully before the virus had infected the computer).

Manual Removal:

Stop Processes:
Protector-ads.exe (Learn How)

Remove Files:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Protector-ads.exe

Windows Vista and 7: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Protector-ads.exe

Remove Windows Premium Guard Virus

All Exe Files — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:35:33 +0000

Windows Premium Guard is a fake antivirus program. While the design of Windows Premium Guard may look like other Windows program, Windows Premium Guard was not made by Microsoft. It was instead made by virus creators which hope to infect computers and convince the user to purchase the fake program. They use the name Windows in the name of the program to make the user think that the program is part of Windows. The threats shown by Windows Premium Guard are shown on all computers whether or not it is infected with viruses. The threats are shown to scare the user and make them believe the scan results of Windows Premium Guard. It is best to remove Windows Premium Guard and then installed a good antivirus program to make sure whether or not the computer is infected.

Windows Premium Guard can be removed with our recommended removal tool. The easiest method to run the removal tool is in safe mode with networking, which will not allow Windows Premium Guard to load unless Windows Premium Guard has tricked the system into thinking it is a necessary Windows program.

Another option (and the easiest) is to do a system restore.

Manual Removal:

Stop Processes:
Protector-ads.exe (Learn How)

Remove Files:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Protector-ads.exe

Windows Vista and 7: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Protector-ads.exe

Remove Windows Safety Checkpoint Virus

All Exe Files — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:59:59 +0000

Windows Safety Checkpoint is a fake antivirus program. The design of the program is very similar to other Windows program; this is done to make the user believe that the program was put on the computer originally by Windows. However, the program is fake and should be removed before it harms the computer. The purpose of the program is to convince the user to purchase the program, which doesn’t actually remove any viruses. The viruses shown by Windows Safety Checkpoint have been programmed to be shown on all infected computers. A clean computer will also show the same threats as an infected computer. Windows Safety Checkpoint is generally installed by the user unknowingly or installed automatically through a fake scanner website or infected website. Windows Safety Checkpoint will installed and the set itself to load when the computer turns on. Once running, it will take control of the computer and attempt to close down other programs which could remove Windows Safety Checkpoint.

Windows Safety Checkpoint can be removed with Spyware Doctor, which will provide a scan. The easiest method to run Spyware Doctor is in safe mode with networking, which will not allow Windows Safety Checkpoint to load unless Windows Safety Checkpoint has tricked the system into thinking it is a necessary Windows program.

Another option (and the easiest) is to do a system restore.

Manual Removal:

Stop Processes:
Protector-ads.exe (Learn How)

Remove Files:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Protector-ads.exe

Windows Vista and 7: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Protector-ads.exe

How to Use Task Manager to Stop Processes

All Exe Files — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:43:45 +0000

The task manager in Windows is a useful tool to stop a virus from running since task manager can be used to stop a process from running. It is important to only stop processes associated with the viruses. Once the user has identified the processes associated with a virus, they can stop the processes from running and then work quickly to remove the virus. In order to access the task manager, right click on the bottom tool bar and select “Start Task Manager”.

Once in task manager, navigate to the “Processes” tab. In this tab, you can right click on a process and select End Process.

In Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can right click on the process and select “Open File Location” which will load the file manager and will show the location in which the virus is hiding. This will help in the manually removal process. You can also stop the processes and then running removal software to find and remove the virus.

How to Use Safe Mode in Windows

All Exe Files — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:32:35 +0000

Safe mode is a mode in Windows which is used for diagnostic purposes. When infected with the virus, using safe mode can be useful since safe mode will only load programs which are needed by the computer to operate. Therefore, a specific virus should generally not load unless it has become a necessary program to run. Generally, more than 50% of fake antivirus programs will not run in Safe mode. Below are instructions on how to access safe mode.

1. After pushing the power button repetitively press F8. The following screen or a similar screen will show.

2. Choose safe mode or safe mode with networking. Safe mode with networking will load the software in Windows necessary for internet use. Safe mode with networking is likely the best option.

3. Once in safe mode with networking, remove the virus using system restore or automatically remove the virus by scanning with the recommend removal tool.

How to Use System Restore in Windows

All Exe Files — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:26:19 +0000

System restore is a utility for Windows which will allow the system user to load a previous date of the computer files. In order words, it will allow the system user to go back to a previous date. This can be useful if the computer is infected with a fake antivirus program which recently infected the computer. As long as the fake antivirus program hasn’t deleted the restore points, the system user should be able to load a previous date. This tends to fix the problem more than 50 percent of the time.

System restore can be loaded by clicking on the Windows Icon on the bottom tool bar and then typing “System Restore”. Once the system finds “System Restore” click to run the program.

System restore will load and show the following. Click next to see the available restore points.

In Windows XP, click on Start and click on “Help and Support”. Search “system restore” in the search box to find the system restore program, which will look slightly different the version in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

System restore states that “system restore does not affect any of your documents, pictures, or other personal data. Recently installed programs and drivers might be uninstalled.” Please note this went running system restore.

Remove Windows Efficiency Accelerator Virus

All Exe Files — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:12:27 +0000

Windows Efficiency Accelerator is a fake antivirus program. The program will infect computers running Windows (therefore, it will not infect computers running mac). The program is not associated with the operating system, Windows. The program will use the name Windows to make the program look like it is part of Windows. The user may think that the operating system has installed the program to find viruses. However, Windows Efficiency Accelerator is a fake antivirus program which will not find threats on the computer. Rather, it is programmed to show threats which it will show on all infected computer. Windows Efficiency Accelerator will start automatically and then block most functions in the computer such as running programs; therefore, the user will probably need to use safe mode with networking to be able to remove Windows Efficiency Accelerator since Windows Efficiency Accelerator will block programs in regular boot mode. In safe mode, Windows Efficiency Accelerator will likely not load, allowing the user ease in removing Windows Efficiency Accelerator.

Windows Efficiency Accelerator can be removed with Spyware Doctor, which will provide a scan. Windows Efficiency Accelerator is a computer virus. Click here to learn more about computer viruses.

The virus can be manually removed. However, it is better to scan with software or to run a system restore to a previous date before attempting to manually remove a virus like Windows Efficiency Accelerator since it could cause system stability issues. Windows Efficiency Accelerator will set itself to automatically load on the computer so that it can attempt to block any attempts of removal. Below are example fake warning shown by Windows Efficiency Accelerator.

Remove Windows Performance Adviser Virus

All Exe Files — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:27:46 +0000

Windows Performance Adviser is a fake antivirus program which is not part of Windows. The programs uses the name “Windows Performance Adviser” so that the user may think that the program is part of Windows. The program also has the same look as the Windows file manager. However, the program is fake and is not part of Windows. Windows Performance Adviser hopes to trick the user into purchasing Windows Performance Adviser, which is completely fake. Windows Performance Adviser will start automatically and then block most functions in the computer; therefore, the user will probably need to use safe mode with networking to be able to remove Windows Performance Adviser. In safe mode, Windows Performance Adviser will likely not load, allowing the user ease in removing Windows Performance Adviser. Windows Performance Adviser will block programs such as Windows task manager, Internet Explorer, and more.

Windows Performance Adviser can be removed with Spyware Doctor, which will provide a scan. Windows Performance Adviser is a computer virus. Click here to learn more about computer viruses.

The virus can be manually removed. However, it is better to scan with software or to run a system restore to a previous date before attempting to manually remove a virus like Windows Performance Adviser since it could cause system stability issues. Windows Performance Adviser will set itself to automatically load on the computer so that it can attempt to block any attempts of removal. Below are example fake warning shown by Windows Performance Adviser.

“Activate Windows Performance Adviser to get ultimate protection against Identity Theft, Viruses, Malware, and other threats!”

“Advanced Security Center helps you manage your Windows security settings. To protect your computer, make sure the three security essentials are on. If the settings are not on, follow our recommendations.”

Remove Windows Pro Rescuer Virus

All Exe Files — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:13:04 +0000

Windows Pro Rescuer is a fake antivirus program not associated with Windows. Windows Pro Rescuer is downloaded and installed from a infected website or a fake scanner website. Windows Pro Rescuer has been designed with the Windows interface so that it looks like other Windows programs. However, Windows Pro Rescuer is not from Windows and is not part of the computer operating system. Windows Pro Rescuer hopes to trick the user into purchasing Windows Pro Rescuer, which is completely fake. Windows Pro Rescuer will block most functions in the computer so the user will probably need to use safe mode with networking to be able to remove Windows Pro Rescuer. In safe mode, Windows Pro Rescuer will likely not load, allowing the user ease in removing Windows Pro Rescuer. Windows Pro Rescuer will block programs such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Windows Pro Rescuer can be removed with our recommended removal tool. Windows Pro Rescuer is a computer virus. Click here to learn more about computer viruses.

The virus can be manually removed. However, it is better to scan with software or to run a system restore to a previous date before attempting to manually remove a virus like Windows Pro Rescuer since it could cause system stability issues. Windows Pro Rescuer will set itself to automatically load on the computer so that it can attempt to block any attempts of removal. Below are example fake warning shown by Windows Pro Rescuer.

“Activate Windows Pro Rescuer to get ultimate protection against Identity Theft, Viruses, Malware, and other threats!”

Remove Windows Safety Toolkit Virus

All Exe Files — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:26:16 +0000

Windows Safety Toolkit is a fake antivirus program and is not part of Windows. The program is made by a third party and is installed without permission. The program is made to look like Windows operating system since it uses the same design. Once installed, the program will post many warnings to the user in an attempt to scare the user into thinking that the computer is under attack from hackers. The program hopes to trick the user into purchasing Windows Safety Toolkit, which is completely fake. Windows Safety Toolkit uses the same interface as the Windows file manager to make the program look like it was installed by Microsoft; however, Windows Safety Toolkit program is a virus and should be removed.

Windows Safety Toolkit will block most functions in the computer so the user will probably need to use safe mode with networking to be able to remove Windows Safety Toolkit. It will block programs so that it is harder to be removed; however, the fake program will blame viruses on the computer for blocking the program when it is really blocking the program. For example, Windows Safety Toolkit will block the web browser such as Internet Explorer.

Windows Safety Toolkit can be removed with our removal tool. Windows Safety Toolkit is a computer virus. Click here to learn more about computer viruses.

“Activate Windows Safety Toolkit to get ultimate protection against Identity Theft, Viruses, Malware, and other threats!”