Windows Trouble Taker

Updated: July 29, 2012 Rogue 0 Comment

This entry displays data about the rogue program named Windows Trouble Taker. A must-remove product aims to steal money from victim’s credit card account. Follow the steps on this page to eliminate this harmful software.

Windows Trouble Taker is a software that aims to gain the trust of many computer users. It introduces self as a useful tool that can remove any forms of computer infection. By using a presentable user interface, it would not be hard for Windows Trouble Taker to convince user. In fact, this is not the first time that you may see such console. The skin is present on other variants previously released. It is noticeable that an author spreads the same malware representing unique titles for each version.

During our diagnostic, it reveals that Windows Trouble Taker will force itself inside the target PC with the use of Trojan. Systems that are open to these attacks are commonly out dated programs like Internet browser and Adobe reader. Moreover, it may occasionally employ spam email sending techniques to break into Windows systems. It bypasses installed anti-virus program with the help of a Trojan that will hide malicious codes by injecting them into legitimate Windows processes. Thus, only one instance of the process is visible.

Right after it gains a spot on the PC, Windows Trouble Taker will alter the registry. Adding its own entry intends to run the malware when computer boots up. It turns the computer into self-scanning machine that endlessly performs system checkup. The rogue software will identify present of Trojans, viruses and worms. Additionally, it states warnings like data leakage and attack attempts. This only signifies that Windows Trouble Taker is trying to convince you that severe damages are affecting the computer. Thus, it wants you to clean these threats using the paid version. All it wants is your money. Always remember that rogue programs were made as a moneymaking scheme for its authors. Windows Trouble Taker is a part of that fraud.

Screenshot Image of Windows Trouble Taker:

Image of Windows Trouble Taker

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 Trouble Taker

Activating Windows Trouble Taker

Windows Trouble Taker 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 Trouble Taker is now possible.

Manual Removal Procedure

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

Windows Trouble Taker 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 Trouble Taker

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

If Windows Trouble Taker 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 Trouble Taker 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 Trouble Taker manual uninstall guide

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