Antimalware Doctor Protection Center

29 July 2010 Rogue 0 Comment

Antimalware Doctor Protection Center is a counterfeit computer application that infects a computer by another Trojan. Once Antimalware Doctor Protection Center penetrates a system, it will install itself and pretend as Windows security tool. Its icon will be present on task bar trying to mislead users with security alerts. This fake application will feature as firewall and virus protection, a mimic of Windows Security Center graphical users interface was used, a trick to make users believe that it was a legitimate application. It can be easily recognized as an unwanted program when a sudden slow down in performance on the computer is observed. This is because, it continuously runs in the background attempting to download more threats from a remote hosts.

To further convince user, Antimalware Doctor Protection Center will generate virus scan results stating that computer is severely infected with Trojan, virus and spyware. A prompt to remove these infections will open a new Internet browser window where a licensed version can be purchase. It will extract credit card information of its victims and over-charged its accounts. Ignore this fake program and be careful not to follow its instructions to prevent being scammed. Remove Antimalware Doctor Protection Center only with legitimate and trusted anti-malware application as discussed on this page.

Antimalware Doctor Protection Center Screen Shot:

Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Antimalware Doctor Protection Center Removal Procedures:

1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) here and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on the file to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
4. If it prompts to update the database after installation, please proceed.

5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished, click on the “Show Results”
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. Restart the computer.

Free Virus Scanner:
It is best run a separate scan using free Online Virus Scanner. It can be used without the need to install additional antivirus application.

Technical Details and Additional Information:

Malicious Files Added by Antimalware Doctor Protection Center:
<Rogue Directory>\enemies-names.txt
<Rogue Directory>\Antimalware Doctor.exe

Antimalware Doctor Protection Center Registry Entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antimalware Doctor Inc\Antimalware Doctor
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antimalware Doctor
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Antimalware Doctor.exe”