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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Windows Virtual Protector

proto-(random).exe

Rogue

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

Windows Virtual Protector intrusion method

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

Manual Windows Virtual Protector removal.

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How to remove Windows Virtual Protector manually

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

To get rid of Windows Virtual Protector, you should:

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

• proto-(random).exe
• result1.db

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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\CurrentVersion\policies\system
  Value: EnableVirtualization
• 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
  Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
  Value: Shell
  Data: %AppData%\proto-(random).exe
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments
  Value: SaveZoneInformation
  Data: 1
• Key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations
  Value: LowRiskFileTypes
  Data: .zip;.rar;.nfo;.txt;.exe;.bat;.com;.cmd;.reg;.msi;.htm;.html;.gif;.bmp;.jpg;.avi;.mpg;.mpeg;.mov;.mp3;.m3u;.wav;
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SPP
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  \msseces.exe
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  \msmpeng.exe
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  \msconfig.exe
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  \MSASCui.exe
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  \MpUXSrv.exe
• Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  \MpCmdRun.exe

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 Protector blocks you from running security programs.

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