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Threat type:

Affected OS:

Windows Virus Hunter

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

Rogue

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

Windows Virus Hunter does not hunt viruses as you may think at first judging by the name. It is actually a cunning member of FakeVimes family. The program has been classified as "fake antivirus" for its pretentious nature. Infected by Windows Virus Hunter computer will display fake virus scan followed by numerous pop-up messages. The Windows Virus Hunter rogue is dangerous to your computer's security as it opens gates to all kinds of malicious programs. It is hard to remove Windows Virus Hunter because it is written so that it will block antivirus and change Internet settings. However, if you have been attacked by the rogue, you do not have to worry as there is a specialized removal tool that will save your computer from Windows Virus Hunter. Install Windows Virus Hunter Removal Tool - it knows its job.

Autorun of Windows Virus Hunter 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 Virus Hunter intrusion method

Windows Virus Hunter 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 Virus Hunter 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 Virus Hunter. Also, it can create folder with name Windows Virus Hunter 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 Virus Hunter threat.

Manual Windows Virus Hunter removal.

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How to remove Windows Virus Hunter manually

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

To get rid of Windows Virus Hunter, you should:

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

• Windows Virus Hunter.lnk
• %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
• %AppData%\Protector-(random 4 letters).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:

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
  Data: "0"
• 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 Virus Hunter blocks you from running security programs.

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