Windows Command Processor

Posted: April 11, 2012

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	1,262

First Seen:	April 11, 2012
Last Seen:	May 9, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Command Processor is a FakeVimes-based scamware that uses its appearance of being an anti-virus program to deliver fake alerts, hijack your browser and attack your computer's security (both in terms of software and system settings). Unlike a legitimate security program, as a rogue AV product, Windows Command Processor only creates warning messages with inaccurate contents, and Windows Command Processor should never be taken as a benign or useful security product. In fact, SpywareRemove.com malware experts classify Windows Command Processor as an abject security threat, since Windows Command Processor infections are often accompanied by symptoms such as browser redirects and security programs being blocked for fraudulent reasons or no reason whatsoever. Like any other type of malicious software that resists normal removal methods, Windows Command Processor should be removed by the same anti-malware products that Windows Command Processor strives to imitate, since any less stringent removal method than the above may allow components of Windows Command Processor or related PC threats to remain on your computer.

The Secret Functions That Windows Command Processor Hides with Security Pop-ups

Typical for FakeVimes-based PC threats, Windows Command Processor tries to imitate a security program even as Windows Command Processor attacks your security. Windows Command Processor installations are identifiable by the numerous types of fake pop-up messages in evidence, as well as browser redirects to unusual sites (particularly via search engines) and problems with using your real security software. Since Windows Command Processor's fake warnings can appear realistic and include seemingly technical information, you may have difficulty distinguishing between them and real system alerts.

Windows Command Processor's utmost goal is to convince you that these warnings are real and that the only thing that's required to protect your PC is to spend money on its purchasable version, but, in reality, Windows Command Processor isn't able to delete PC threats or detect real-time attacks. In spite of these limitations, SpywareRemove.com malware experts do note that registering Windows Command Processor for free with the key '0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020' may help to make Windows Command Processor easy to remove later.

How to Finish Off What a Fake Registration of Windows Command Processor Began

Since Windows Command Processor's mere existence on your computer can be a security risk due to its tampering with security settings for file signature identification, browser redirects and tendency to interfere with unrelated security software, SpywareRemove.com malware research team encourages you to remove Windows Command Processor with all due haste (even in its 'registered' version). Windows Command Processor will try to avoid normal software uninstall techniques, but you can remove Windows Command Processor by following steps such as:

Booting Windows from an external source – this can include a USB drive or a network-accessible drive.
Launching Windows in Safe Mode, which can be accessed from the menu that appears after tapping F8 during the boot sequence.
The above steps will disable PC threats temporarily, after which SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend a total system scan via appropriate anti-malware software to detect and delete Windows Command Processor.

The FakeVimes family of rogue security programs has, among its members Privacy Guard Pro, PrivacyGuard Pro 2.0, Extra Antivirus, Fast Antivirus 2009, Presto TuneUp, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, Live PC Care, PC Live Guard, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus and Smart Security.

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The following URL's were detected:

blacklane.site