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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Windows Risk Minimizer

%AppData%\Protector-.exe

Rogue

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

If you notice the appearance of a strange program on your computer and you are sure that you have no relation to the installation of it, so you need to get rid of this program, because some infection installed the program without your participation. It is better to remove Windows Risk Minimizer and the infection (probably a Trojan) that installed it on your computer.

Windows Risk Minimizer intrusion method

Windows Risk Minimizer copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is %AppData%\Protector-.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Windows Risk Minimizer and value %AppData%\Protector-.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name %AppData%\Protector-.exe or Windows Risk Minimizer. Also, it can create folder with name Windows Risk Minimizer 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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How to remove Windows Risk Minimizer manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Windows Risk Minimizer, 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 Risk Minimizer.

To get rid of Windows Risk Minimizer, you should:

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

• %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
• %AppData%\Protector-.exe
• %AppData%\result.db
• %CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Risk Minimizer.lnk
• %Desktop%\Windows Risk Minimizer.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:

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

• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
  \FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
• Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
  Value: UID
  Data: nasctvbknu
• Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
  Value: net
  Data: 2012-3-13_2
• Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  Value: Inspector
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
  Value: DisableTaskMgr
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
  Value: DisableRegistryTools
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
  Value: DisableRegedit
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
  Value: WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect

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 Risk Minimizer blocks you from running security programs.

Often rogue programs like Windows Risk Minimizer 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 Risk Minimizer removal is Safe Mode with Networking. To load in Safe Mode with Networking and remove Windows Risk Minimizer 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

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• Restart Windows in Normal Mode

Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov

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