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Threat indicator: HIGH

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Windows Smart Partner

Protector-random.exe

Rogue

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


Windows Smart Partner is a fake antivirus program that can be installed when you use online virus scanners or visit some malicious websites. When you have this program on your computer, then it will pretend to scan your computer every time when you start it. The scanning results are unsatisfactory because Windows Smart Partner reports about different threats for your computer, but don’t panic, this program lies. Just think logically, if this program was installed without your permission, then why you should trust it?


Windows Smart Partner

Windows Smart Partner intrusion method

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

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* Removes all files created by Windows Smart Partner.

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

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* Technical details of Windows Smart Partner threat.

* Manual Windows Smart Partner removal.

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


How to remove Windows Smart Partner manually

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

To get rid of Windows Smart Partner, you should:

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

  • Protector-random.exe
  • result.db
  • Windows Smart Warden.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.

**Trial version of Wipersoft provides detection of computer viruses for FREE. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Wipersoft.

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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: Lots of Image File Execution Options entries.
  • Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
    \xpf202en.exe
  • Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
    \watchdog.exe
  • Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
    Value: ID
    Data: 5
  • Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
    Value: net
    Data: 2012-2-20_1
  • Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Value: Inspector
  • Key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

    Value: DisableRegedit
  • Key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

    Value: DisableRegistryTools
  • Key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

    Value: DisableTaskMgr
  • 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 Smart Partner blocks you from running security programs.

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