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Command or file name:

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Affected OS:

Windows Maintenance Guard

%AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).exe

Rogue

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Windows Maintenance Guard is a scareware program that uses a cunning strategy through which it gets money from PC users. It infects computers through the use of Trojans, the infection may occur when PC user visits an infected webpage. The best way to prevent the infection is to stay away from suspicious websites and refrain yourself from downloading freeware.
If Windows Maintenance Guard has installed itself on your PC, it should be immediately removed. It can be removed manually, however, the manual solution is very complicated and cannot ensure complete removal of the rogue. The only way to make sure there will be no leftovers of the rogue in your system is to download and install a specialized removal tool such as the Windows Maintenance Guard Removal Tool. It will safely and quickly remove the fake antivirus from your system.

Autorun of Windows Maintenance Guard can be fixed in Hijackthis by fixing the line:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Inspector] %AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).exe

To unlock your PC and get rid of alerts use following code:

0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020

Windows Maintenance Guard intrusion method

Windows Maintenance Guard copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is %AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Windows Maintenance Guard and value %AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name %AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).exe or Windows Maintenance Guard. Also, it can create folder with name Windows Maintenance Guard under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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Technical details of Windows Maintenance Guard threat.

Manual Windows Maintenance Guard removal.

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How to remove Windows Maintenance Guard manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Windows Maintenance Guard, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Windows Maintenance Guard.

To get rid of Windows Maintenance Guard, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll

%AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).exe

%AppData%\result.db

%AppData%\1st$0l3th1s.cnf

Windows Maintenance Guard.lnk

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

no information

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
\msdm.exe

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
\gbmenu.exe

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
\bipcpevalsetup.exe

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
\alevir.exe

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ASProtect

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
Value: UID
Data: (random)

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
Value: net
Data: (date of installation)

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
Value: Inspector

Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
Value: EnableLUA
Data: "0"

Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorUser
Data: "0"

Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
Data: "0"

Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Value: DisableTaskMgr
Data: "0"

Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Value: DisableRegistryTools
Data: "0"

Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Value: DisableRegedit
Data: "0"

Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
Value: WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect
Data: "0"

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

If Windows Maintenance Guard blocks you from running security programs.

Often rogue programs like Windows Maintenance Guard block you from running security programs and visiting anti-virus websites. In this case we recommend you to boot your Windows in Safe Mode with Networking. This is special mode when Windows will not load third-party services, drivers and start-up objects. However you will be able to use Internet. Just download and run suggested programs for easy Windows Maintenance Guard removal is Safe Mode with Networking. To load in Safe Mode with Networking and remove Windows Maintenance Guard do the following:

Start or restart your Windows
Keep pressing F8 button from the beginning of the boot
This will open Advanced Boot Option menu
In the menu choose Safe Mode with Networking (use arrows on the keyboard to navigate)
Wait until Windows loads
Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool scan and remove found threats.
Restart Windows in Normal Mode

Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov

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