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How to remove Windows Profile System rogue anti-spyware

Malware Description:
Windows Profile System is one of the numerous bogus utilities proclaiming the alleged function of helping one’s Operating System get fast and act smooth like new. This program is not unique as it just follows the ‘good old’ patterns of behavior that are inherent to many of its clones such as Windows Precaution Center and Windows Repairing System which are the most recent badwares from this family (by the way, we analyzed these samples in standalone articles here – you can navigate to the corresponding entries via the links embedded). There is not much new to the activity of Windows Profile System as compared to its forerunners. It runs falsified scanners and displays phony alerts way too often for you to feel calm and be able to use your computer normally. The ads triggered by this malicious tool claim to detect some system issues (hardware and software problems) as well as viruses on your PC but there’s a trick there. Windows Profile System made those infections and malfunctions up, i.e. it simply lists them on all computers it infects. This means there are none of those problems with your computer for real. Windows Profile System implements this intricate technique in order to scare you. To understand this malware item, it’s essential to be aware of its goals. Windows Profile System wants your money and does whatever it takes to make you pay. That’s where the tactics of using false positives hails from. So do not fall victim to this plan. Windows Profile System is to be removed, preferably without delay. You should find the tips below sufficient for eliminating this computer threat completely.

Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Author: Unknown

Threat Level: Critical

Advice: Immediately remove and scan for additional malware

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Windows Profile System GUI Screenshot:

Windows Profile System Installer Screenshot:

Windows Profile System displays the following fake MSE alert:

How to remove Windows Profile System manually:
Manual removal of Windows Profile System is a feasible objective if you have sufficient expertise in dealing with program files, processes, .dll files and registry entries.

The files to be deleted are listed below:

• %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\[random].exe

The registry entries that need to be removed are as follows:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\afwserv.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore “DisableSR ” = ’1′

Please be aware that manual removal of Windows Profile System is a cumbersome process and does not always ensure complete deletion of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, manual interference of this kind may cause damage to the system. That’s why we strongly recommend automatic removal Windows Profile System, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.

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