Windows Fix

Windows Fix Description

Copied from previously-existing types of rogue diagnostic programs, Windows Fix follows typical scamware strategies by creating fake system scans, fake pop-up alerts and other types of misleading data that identify nonexistent infections on your PC. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have noted that most Windows Fix infections are the result of drive-by-download attacks from malicious websites or payloads from previously-installed rootkits. Protecting your PC from Windows Fix should, accordingly, take the form of using a secure web browser, avoiding risky websites and keeping active anti-malware software that can ward off imminent Trojan attacks. If you see symptoms of a Windows Fix infection, you should never take Windows Fix at its word or try to purchase a Windows Fix activation key; instead, just remove Windows Fix with a competent anti-malware product.

Five Reasons to Walk Away from Windows Fix’s Proffered Help

Even though Windows Fix offers such services as memory analysis and file-cleaning, Windows Fix isn’t able to provide any of the features that Windows Fix claims to have. This doesn’t slow Windows Fix down, however, as Windows Fix makes up for that lack by causing actual problems that Windows Fix can later blame on fake Trojans, keyloggers and other infections. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found the following issues to be symptomatic of infection by Windows Fix or a related type of fake system diagnostic program:

• Missing program shortcuts; Windows Fix may move them to unusual locations (such as the Windows Temp folder) or delete them.
• Issues with file-viewing in Windows Explorer; your files and folders may appear to be moved or deleted.
• Blocked access to security and anti-virus programs, or malfunctions in said programs that prevent them from removing Windows Fix.
• Web browser redirects to Windows Fix’s website, as well as redirects that block you from visiting PC security sites.
• Fake alerts, errors and system scan results, as noted with the following examples that are endemic to Windows Fix’s scamware family:
  A problem detected while reading boot operation system files
  
  System Restore
  The system has been restored after a critical error.
  
  Data integrity and hard drive integrity verification required.
  
  Boot sector of the hard drive disk is damaged – Critical Error – Limited Edition
  
  Windows – No Disk
  Exception Processing Message 0×0000013
  

  Why Windows Fix May Be Dangerous, but Not Very Original

  
  All of Windows Fix’s attacks are typical for other forms of rogue diagnostic programs in its subgroup, and each of these Windows Fix clones from the FakeSysDef family should be considered just as potentially-harmful to your PC as Windows Fix would be. Close cousins of Windows Fix that SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have unearthed include (among others)HDD Fix, PC Cleaner Pro 2012, Windows Restore, Rogue.Windows XP System Repair, Smart Defragmenter, Windows XP Fix, Good Memory, Windows Recovery Series, Windows Diagnostic, Win HDD, Windows Scan, HDD Tools, Windows Disk, Disk Repair, Rogue.PC Repair, Rogue.System Check, Disk Recovery, Memory Fixer, Ultra Defragger, System Defragmenter, Disk OK, HDD Diagnostic, Memory Optimizer, Computer Fix, Windows XP Repair, HDD Low, Rogue.Windows Error Recovery, HDD Repair, Rogue.File Recovery, Fast Disk, HDD Rescue, WindowsTool, Rogue.File Integrity Checker, Scanner, Smart Data Recovery, HDD Plus, Smart HDD, Windows Repair, System Restore, Windows Fix Disk, HDD Control, Disk Optimizer, Win Disk, Data Repair, Windows Recovery, Rogue.File Restore, Windows Safemode, Rogue.Data Recovery and Rogue.System Recovery.
  
  In most cases, removing Windows Fix can only be accomplished after disabling Windows Fix’s startup routine to allow an anti-malware program to be used. You may find Safe Mode to be the most convenient method of doing this, although other options are also available. Removal of Windows Fix via manual methods should be considered only as a final resort, since Windows Fix does alter the Windows Registry and other components of Windows that easily can be permanently harmed if tampered with in an inexpert fashion.
  
  

  Windows Fix Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

  
  
  Is your PC infected with Windows Fix? To safely & quickly detect Windows Fix, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.
  Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Windows Fix What happens if Windows Fix does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?
  
  
  
  

  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
    1	%StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Fix\Uninstall System Fix.lnk
    2	%StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Fix\System Fix.lnk
    3	%StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Fix\
    4	%Desktop%\Computer Fix.lnk
    5	%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Windows Fix.lnk
    6	%AllUsersProfile%\.exe
    7	%Temp%\smtmp\
    8	%Temp%\smtmp\1
    9	%Temp%\smtmp\2
    10	%Temp%\smtmp\3
    11	%Temp%\smtmp\4

  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..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download "CheckExeSignatures" = 'no'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Use FormSuggest" = 'Yes'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "Hidden" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "ShowSuperHidden" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "CertificateRevocation" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnonBadCertRecving" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop "NoChangingWallPaper" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes" = '.zip;.rar;.nfo;.txt;.exe;.bat;.com;.cmd;.reg;.msi;.htm;.html;.gif;.bmp;.jpg;.avi;.mpg;.mpeg;.mov;.mp3;.m3u;.wav;.scr;'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer "NoDesktop" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ""HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'

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