Windows Activity Debugger

Updated: July 29, 2012 Rogue 0 Comment

Remove Windows Activity Debugger virus with the help of the procedure on this page. It is a fake program that can perform harmful task when not deleted immediately. When given a chance, it will connect to a remote server and download more threats.

Windows Activity Debugger professes as a tool for PC that will provide ultimate defense for computer users. Although, in our recent findings, we found that the program do not live with its claim. After several test and analysis, it comes out that Windows Activity Debugger is another member of a rogue clan. It is also visible that this new version looks the same as Windows Trouble Taker. All members of this group share the same look and only obvious changes are titles. Nevertheless, all of them try to deceive users by putting Windows on each title. This gives the rogue program a touch of the operating system where it wants to associate itself.

This malware will attack computer users in a well-off plan designed to evade antivirus detection. It uses a Trojan that conceals the activity. Users may not notice that the software is being installed. Aside from that, Windows Activity Debugger can also be loaded on the system with user’s involvement. When visiting web sites, you may receive a notice from Windows Antivirus 2012, stating that a virus was found. Then, to be able to remove this threat, it recommends a tool that can be downloaded from a specified server. The file is in compressed RAR format so you must execute the contents to run and install Windows Activity Debugger. After execution, the malware enters the system and start to perform harmful acts. It modifies the registry and drops some files.

We highly discourage you to click or download any unfamiliar files. As mentioned above, attackers are using a selection of ways to deceive victims. Accepting information from unknown sources may bring danger to your computer.

Screenshot Image of Windows Activity Debugger:

Image of Windows Activity Debugger

Technical Details and Additional Information:

Damage Level: Medium

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

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How to Remove Windows Activity Debugger

Activating Windows Activity Debugger

Windows Activity Debugger will block running of any programs. It also prevents access to Internet particularly anti-virus web sites. Execution of Windows tools like Task Manager, Registry Editor and Control Panel is similarly block by the rogue program. Activating the program using the registration key below will regain access to the mentioned services.

Activation Code: 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020

Once activated, downloading of necessary program to scan and remove Windows Activity Debugger is now possible.

Manual Removal Procedure

1. Kill any running process that belongs to Windows Activity Debugger.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for the following files and click End Task.
Protector-(random 3 characters).exe

2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.

3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please Update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.

4. Delete all files dropped by Windows Activity Debugger.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Associated Files and Folders.'

Windows Activity Debugger Removal Tool

For automatic removal of this malware, please click here to download anti-malware tool. There are instances that Trojan will block the downloading of our recommended tool. On this situation, please download the file from a clean computer. Rename the file before installing it on the infected system.

Alternative Removal Method for Windows Activity Debugger

Option 1 : Use Windows System Restore to return Windows to previous state

If Windows Activity Debugger enters the computer, there is a big chance that Windows files, registry entries and other essential components are also infected. System Restore can reinstate clean system files by restoring the configuration to an earlier date. The method also replaces compromised files with a clean version. If you have a saved restore point before Windows Activity Debugger infiltrates the PC, we highly encourage you to execute this procedure if none of the above works. You may proceed with Windows System Restore, click here to see the full procedure.

Option 2 : Windows Activity Debugger manual uninstall guide

IMPORTANT! Manual removal of Windows Activity Debugger requires technical skills. Deleting system files and registry entries by mistake may result to total disability of Windows system. We advise you to perform a backup of registry before proceeding with this guide.

1. Kill any running process that belongs to Windows Activity Debugger.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for Windows Activity Debugger files (refer to Technical Reference) and click End Process.

End Task

2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.
- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit and press Enter. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete registry entries as mentioned in Technical Reference section below.
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.

Run Regedit

3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.
- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.

4. Delete all files dropped by Windows Activity Debugger.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Technical Reference'. Make sure that you execute 'End Task' first before deleting the file. Otherwise, the system will not let you perform this action.

Technical Reference

Associated Files and Folders:Added Registry Entries: