Windows 7 Fix

11 July 2011 Rogue 0 Comment

Windows 7 Fix is a rogue security application that will target victims that are using the operating system Windows 7. Windows 7 Fix virus will allegedly detect various infection on the computer and attract users attention that an immediate fix must be carried out. It is not surprising that this fake AV will constantly pop-up fake alerts and warning messages that also reminds to purchase the licensed version of Windows 7 Fix. It will still display exaggerated hard drive scan results stating that several hard drive errors, system inconsistencies and threats were discovered. 

Just ignore Windows 7 Fix. A program made without any capabilities to perform the way it is being promoted. In other term, Windows 7 Fix is useless and is not a real security application. It is not even comparable to other security product because Windows 7 Fix does not contain any components and database to protect a computer. In fact, having this rogue program on the PC will bring damages and slow down overall system performance. Remove Windows 7 Fix with the provided procedure on this page and never spend a single penny for its registered version.

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Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 7

First Aid to Stop Windows 7 Fix:

If Windows 7 Fix has infected a computer, modifications will be done on system settings and will inject itself to legitimate Windows files. System Restore is the tool-to-go-to in bringing back clean files and restoring earlier configuration. If you have saved previous restore point, please restore Windows to an earlier date.

Widows XP Fix Removal Procedures

Widows XP Fix Removal Tool:
In order to completely remove the threat from a computer, click here to download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Sometimes, Trojans will block the downloading and installation of MBAM. If this happens, download it from a clean computer and rename the executable file before executing on the infected computer.

Manual Procedure:
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on keyboard to stop process associated to “Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer”. When Windows Task Manager opens, go to Processes Tab and find and end the following process:
(random characters).exe

2. You need to update your installed antivirus application to have the latest database.
3. Thoroughly scan the system and any detected threats must be removed. If removal is prohibited, it is best to quarantine the infected item. Manually locating and deleting of malicious files should also be performed. Please see files below that are related to Windows 7 Fix Virus.
4. Registry entries created by Windows 7 Fix must also be remove from the Windows system. Please refer below for entries associated to the rogue program. [how to edit registry]
5. Exit registry editor.
6. Get rid of Windows 7 Fix start-up entry by going to Start > Run, type msconfig on the “Open” dialog box. A windows containing System Configuration Utility will be launched. Go to Startup tab and uncheck the following Start-up item(s):
(random characters).exe

7. Click Apply and restart Windows.

Other Useful Programs:

Microsoft Safety Scanner:
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a program that will scan and remove malicious software and computer virus including Widows XP Fix. Download MS Safety Scanner here. Follow the instruction and install with the default settings. Once installed, open the program and run to start scanning the computer.

Using Portable SuperAntiSpyware:
To thoroughly remove the virus, it is best to do a separate scan of another security program so that other infected files not detected by anti-virus application can be remove as well. Click here to download and run SAS Portable Scanner.

Technical Details and Additional Information:

Malicious Files Added by Widows XP Fix:
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~(random)
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~(random)r
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\(random).dll
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\(random).exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\(random)
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\(random).exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows 7 Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Fix\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Fix\Uninstall Windows 7 Fix.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows 7 Fix\Windows 7 Fix.lnk

Widows XP Fix Registry Entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random].exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]“