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Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Windows Virtual Firewall

Protector-(random 4 letters).exe

Rogue

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

Autorun of Windows Virtual Firewall 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 Virtual Firewall intrusion method

Windows Virtual Firewall copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is Protector-(random 4 letters).exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Windows Virtual Firewall and value Protector-(random 4 letters).exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name Protector-(random 4 letters).exe or Windows Virtual Firewall. Also, it can create folder with name Windows Virtual Firewall 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 Virtual Firewall threat.

Manual Windows Virtual Firewall removal.

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How to remove Windows Virtual Firewall manually

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

To get rid of Windows Virtual Firewall, you should:

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

• %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
• %AppData%\Protector-.exe
• %AppData%\Protector-.exe
• %AppData%\result.db
• %AppData%\1st$0l3th1s.cnf

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\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: net
  Data: 2012-6-14
• Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
  Value: UID
  Data: (random)
• Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  Value: Inspector
• Key:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
  Value: EnableLUA
• Key:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
  Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorUser
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
  Value: DisableTaskMgr
• Key:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
  Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
• 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 Virtual Firewall blocks you from running security programs.

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