Total Anti Malware Protection

Total Anti Malware Protection Description

Like other types of scamware, Total Anti Malware Protection’s most visible symptoms are its attempts to pass itself off as an anti-malware product through fake system alerts, infection-riddled system scans and other types of fraudulent information. Total Anti Malware Protection is a rogue anti-malware program that bears many of the hallmark traits of a member of FakeVimes, including causing browser redirects and blocking Windows diagnostic software. SpywareRemove.com malware analysts encourage you to set any temptation to pay attention to security-related information from Total Anti Malware Protection aside, which has no ability to detect any kind of PC threat, and remove Total Anti Malware Protection with a genuine anti-malware scanner.

Why You’ll Want to Protect Your PC from Total Anti Malware Protection

Total Anti Malware Protection, contrary to its name, is unable to find or remove any kind of malicious software or block any malicious activity that targets your computer, although Total Anti Malware Protection’s various pop-ups and fake security features will try to convince you that such isn’t the case. While buying Total Anti Malware Protection is the first thing its criminal coders would like you to do, SpywareRemove.com malware research team sees no benefit to doing this, and note that it’s also likely to open up your financial accounts to the possibility of other fraudulent charges.

Besides providing fake system scan results and security-oriented pop-ups, Total Anti Malware Protection may also:

Redirect your online searches to hazardous sites.
Block security and system diagnostics programs, including baseline Windows tools like Task Manager and the Registry Editor.
Make other system changes that disable security-related features or otherwise make your PC less secure than usual against future attacks. Some of these changes may include setting file permissions to block any attempts to remove Total Anti Malware Protection’s own alterations.

What You Can Do to Break Out of Total Anti Malware Protection’s Constricting Idea of ‘Protection’

It should go without saying that, due to the attacks noted above, Total Anti Malware Protection should always be considered a danger to your computer’s security instead of an enhancer of it. Therefore, SpywareRemove.com malware experts suggest that you use the same methods to delete Total Anti Malware Protection that you would use to delete similar types of program-blocking scamware like Windows Custom Safety, Windows Pro Solutions, Windows Advanced Security Center, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Windows Health Keeper, Windows Web Combat, Windows Privacy Extension, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Internet Security Essentials, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Tools Patch, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Security System, PrivacyGuard PRO, XP Smart Security, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows AntiHazard Helper, System Protection Tools, Windows Expert Series, Windows System Defender, Additional Guard, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Web Commander, Windows Security Renewal, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows Enterprise Defender, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Protection Master, Windows Pro Defence, Keep Center Keeper, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Extra Antivirus, Security Master AV, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Virus Hunter, Virus Doctor, Windows Stability Guard, Smart Virus Eliminator, Windows Care Taker, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Premium Console, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Windows Active Guard, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows PC Aid, PC Live Guard, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows Secure Workstation, Windows Process Director, Windows Pro Safety Release, Smart Engine, Windows Safety Series, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Performance Adviser, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Defending Center, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Software Saver, Smart Security, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Warding System, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Privacy Counsel, Windows Enterprise Suite, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Custom Management, Security Antivirus, Anti-Malware Lab, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Interactive Security, My Security Engine, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Managing System, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows Turnkey Console, Windows Multi Control System, Windows Secure Surfer, Fast Antivirus 2009, Windows Internet Booster, CleanUp Antivirus, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows Protection Maintenance, Windows Home Patron, Windows Pro Rescuer, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Profound Security, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Personal Doctor, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Safety Module, Windows Private Shield, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Control Series, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Proactive Safety, My Security Shield, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Privacy Module, Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Functionality Checker, Internet Security Suite, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Antivirus Care, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows Premium Defender, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, My Security Wall, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Security Suite, Windows Debug Center, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows Active Defender, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Instant Scanner, Windows Antivirus Machine, Best Malware Protection, Windows First-Class Protector, VirusSecurity, Windows Crucial Scanner, Enterprise Suite, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Interactive Safety, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Live PC Care and Antivirus Smart Protection.

This may require that you disable Total Anti Malware Protection’s startup routine before you can remove Total Anti Malware Protection’s with appropriate software. Easily-implemented strategies for launching Windows without Total Anti Malware Protection coming along for the ride include booting in Safe Mode, booting your OS from a network-shared hard drive or booting from a removable drive device (a CD, USB thumb drive or similar). Once Total Anti Malware Protection has been prevented from starting, any competent anti-malware product should be able to delete Total Anti Malware Protection in perfect safety.

Total Anti Malware Protection Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Total Anti Malware Protection? To safely & quickly detect Total Anti Malware Protection, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Total Anti Malware Protection What happens if Total Anti Malware Protection does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?

Visual & GUI Characteristics

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name	Detection Count
1	%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[5 RANDOM CHARACTERS]\TA[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe	300
2	%AllUsersProfile%\[5 RANDOM CHARACTERS]\TA[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe	293
3	Total Anti Malware Protection.lnk	262
4	%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[6 RANDOM CHARACTERS]\TA[RANDOM CHARACTERS]_[NUMBERS].exe	255
5	%AllUsersProfile%\[6 RANDOM CHARACTERS]\TA[RANDOM CHARACTERS]_[NUMBERS].exe	248
6	%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ TAe0e_8001.exe	14
7	%AppData%\Total Anti Malware Protection\	N/A
8	%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Total Anti Malware Protection.lnk	N/A
9	%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]	N/A
10	%UserProfile%\Desktop\Total Anti Malware Protection\	N/A
11	%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Total Anti Malware Protection\	N/A
12	%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Total Anti Malware Protection.lnk	N/A

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Total Anti Malware Protection = "%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\a2r3fq\FPa1a_7294.exe" /s /dHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\[RANDOM].exe\Debugger = svchost.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun = 01000000HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun\[1...15]

Posted: May 5, 2012 | By SpywareRemove