Windows Pro Safety Release

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Windows Pro Safety Release is a rogue security client form the FakeVimes family of threats. In a nut shell it pretends to be legitimate antivirus software but it's a scam. The purpose of the client is to trick the end user into thinking there is a virus on the system and offering the solution to fix the so called virus. You will get several error messages and warnings from this virus but it's all a lie that is meant to scare you into making a purchase of the program.

What You Will Find On This Page

1. Windows Pro Safety Release Removal Guide

2. Software and Services to help you remove Windows Pro Safety Release

 

What is Windows Pro Safety Release?

Windows Pro Safety Releases is Rogue security software. Basically it's a scam.

 How Did I get infected with Windows Pro Safety Release?

In many cases Windows Pro Safety Release is installed on the end users computer with the help of the end user. They are asked to install some software for a video update, security patch, video codec, etc.. It's only after the user instals the software that they realize they just installed a virus. This software may be auto installed on the computer as well. It's not uncommon for end users who are using no Antivirus protection or a free antivirus based client to get infected.

What is Windows Pro Safety Release Doing to My Computer Right Now?

In most cases the virus will block other programs from running. This includes antivirus software programs that can remove Windows Pro Safety Release. It will also highjack the end users browser settings and not uncommon for the end user to get re-directs and the like.

At this time we have found no evidence of any keylogger or the like. Social profiles and banking information should still be secure. We do stil recommend you change your passwords to be on the safe side.

Some Error Messages you may see are:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Keylogger ativity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Windows Pro Safety Release

Windows Pro Safety Release

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Follow the below manual guide as it shows you how to remove Windows Pro Safety Release. This threat is not all too difficult to manual remove. If however you get stuck or just want an expert we do recommend the remote computer repair company called pcninja.com. We also recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus as it will help with the removal of this virus.

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Windows Pro Safety Release Manual Removal Procedures

The first step you must take in order to remove Windows Pro Safety Release is to stop the following process. Watch the video for guidance.

  • Protector-[random-name].exe ( Example is Protector-2f5.exe ) Your file trace will be named different.

To Stop this process you can

A. Browse to the file location shown below and re-name the file first and then restart your computer. Then browse to that file location again and delete the file.

B.  Boot into Safe Mode and delete the file

C:  Use this process explorer tool http://www.removevirus.org/process-killing-software-654  to find the location of the file and re-name it then delete after re-boot.

D:  Log-into another users account and see if you can delete the file.

E:  Start the Task Manager the very second you login and terminate the process that way.

The next step in Windows Pro Safety Release removal is to delete the following file:

Windows XP:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Protector-2f5.exe *Example
  • New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data

Windows Vista/7:

  • New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Protector-2f5.exe *Example

Once you have deleted the above executable, Windows Pro Safety Release will no longer be running. At this time you need to run a full virus scan. RUN THE  SCAN!. We recommend wither Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. You need to ensure no other viruses are on your computer.  So many people skip this very simple step.  Take an extra few mintues and ensure you have all the viruses removed.

If you find this threat too hard to remove yourself and need an expert we recommend www.pcninja.com . They charge far less than others and are great at what they do.

Windows Pro Safety Release Registry Removal Procedures

There is no real need to edit the registry. We no longer recommend people go into it and attempt to remove left over traces. In most cases these traces do not matter anywats as you already deleted the main .exe file. You are better off just scanning the computer with an Antivirus client.

Windows Pro Safety Release Directories:

XP

  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\[random]
  • New Path C:\Documents and Settings\USER NAME\Local Settings\Application Data

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

  • C:\ProgramData\[random characters ]\
  • New Path C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\L
  • C:\ProgramData\[random characters]\

Conclusion

As with most of the Vake Vimes family of threats, this virus removal process is much of the same. It's not overly hard to manually remove. Most people can do it with a little bit of effort. If howerver you are not comfortable doing this yourself you should consider hiring someone like www.pcninja.com or purchasing antivirus software like Spyware Doctor with Antivirus

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