Windows Cleaning Tools
To remove Windows Cleaning Tools from an infected computer, you should download the suggested tool and scan the system. Follow the instruction on this page to delete the malware and the Trojan that is linked with it.
Be aware of Windows Cleaning Tools. This newest variant from the fake anti-virus family is here to conquer your PC. It gets inside the system and force victims to pay for the license version of the useless software. First, Windows Cleaning Tools will show you virus scan that imitates genuine anti-virus programs. However, the fact that this latest variant is rogue, expect that it will not tell you the actual security state of the computer. Windows Cleaning Tools will display an exaggerated result and suggest quick removal by buying the licensed version of itself. This malware will block your access to the Internet. It also prevents execution of any software, whether it is a security or common programs.
Repeatedly, Windows Cleaning Tools tries to promote itself through a series of fake pop-up alerts stating these following messages:
Error
Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.
Do not be fooled with Windows Cleaning Tools deceiving tactics. Ignore this rogue software. The best thing you can do is to eliminate the threat from the computer as soon as possible. Because the long it lives on your PC, the more damages it can make. You can download the removal tool on this page and use it together with the procedure below. By following the guide, we can assure instant removal of Windows Cleaning Tools from an infected computer.
Screenshot Image of Windows Cleaning Tools:
Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
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Activating Windows Cleaning Tools
Windows Cleaning Tools 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 Cleaning Tools is now possible.
Manual Removal Procedure
1. Kill any running process that belongs to Windows Cleaning Tools.
- 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 Cleaning Tools.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Associated Files and Folders.'
Windows Cleaning Tools 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 Cleaning Tools
Option 1 : Use Windows System Restore to return Windows to previous state
If Windows Cleaning Tools 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 Cleaning Tools 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 Cleaning Tools manual uninstall guide
IMPORTANT! Manual removal of Windows Cleaning Tools 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 Cleaning Tools.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for Windows Cleaning Tools files (refer to Technical Reference) and click End Process.
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.
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 Cleaning Tools.
- 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.
nikhil
Jun 07, 2012 @ 18:36:21
thank you so much for the help!