Windows Tools Patch

Updated: July 31, 2012 Rogue 0 Comment

Windows Tools Patch may be installed on computer without your knowledge. It uses a Trojan to accomplish this task. Therefore, it is important to delete the Trojan when removing Windows Tools Patch from an infected PC.

Windows Tools Patch is a fake antivirus software that is included in the large group of malware. Windows Tools Patch will disguise as a useful tool for detecting and removing computer viruses. However, its true intention may not be obvious unless it is installed on the system. This fake software does not need your approval. Windows Tools Patch will load itself inside the PC without your knowledge through various Trojan infections. It is a surprise, that Windows Tools Patch will just appear and produces many fake system alerts. All messages declare that computer is under virus attack as well as other infections were found. Confirming that these threats are harmful, it immediately advises to remove them before you may suffer from data loss, system crashes, and stolen private data. Windows Tools Patch will make you panic so that you will end up purchasing the registration key of it. This scare tactic is a familiar move by rogue software to rip money from innocent victims. After the transaction, you will find that system is still infected and just wasted money for this useless product.

Keep in mind that rogue software will never be capable of protecting the computer. They are not designed to fix virus problems like what it tries to projects. At first, it looks like that escaping from this type of infection is hopeless. Others think that acquiring the full version is the only way out. The same reason why malware authors never stop spreading these software, it is a profitable and easy-money business for them. Probably, when Internet users learned the right way to get out of this trouble without extending a favor to malware authors, this online fraud will end.

We keep on telling users that the only solution to resolve malware issues including Windows Tools Patch virus infection is through valid anti-malware programs. Using legal security software not only took benefits from cyber criminals. It also guards your PC against future attack.

Screenshot Image of Windows Tools Patch:

Image of Windows Tools Patch

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 Tools Patch

Activating Windows Tools Patch

Windows Tools Patch 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 Tools Patch is now possible.

Windows Tools Patch Manual Removal Procedure

1. Kill any running process that belongs to Windows Tools Patch.
- 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 Tools Patch.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Associated Files and Folders.'

Windows Tools Patch 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 Tools Patch

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

If Windows Tools Patch 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 Tools Patch 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 Tools Patch manual uninstall guide

IMPORTANT! Manual removal of Windows Tools Patch 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 Tools Patch.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for Windows Tools Patch 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 Tools Patch.
- 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: