Windows Personal Doctor

Windows Personal Doctor Description

Windows Personal Doctor pretends to offer a comprehensive security package that wards off phishing assaults, viruses, Trojans and malicious memory processes, but this all-in-one deal is just a case of Windows Personal Doctor selling nothing as everything. While Windows Personal Doctor actually will present warning messages and alerts about PC threats, the information that’s contained therein is inaccurate and attempts to use Windows Personal Doctor’s more intricate features will just redirect you to Windows Personal Doctor’s purchase page. Since Windows Personal Doctor is, itself, a very real threat to your PC, SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend that you delete Windows Personal Doctor with legitimate anti-malware software while you dodge its browser redirects and other attacks, which, thankfully, aren’t likely to cause permanent damage to your computer.

The Poison That Hides in Windows Personal Doctor’s Booster Shot

In its looks and in functional terms, Windows Personal Doctor is a straight copy of other types of rogue anti-virus applications, with the tally including Windows Guard Tools, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Smart Warden, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Security Master AV, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Premium Defender, Windows Safety Module, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Best Malware Protection, Windows Private Shield, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Security System, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Windows Software Keeper, PC Live Guard, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Security Suite, Fast Antivirus 2009, Anti-Malware Lab, My Security Shield, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Privacy Counsel, Virus Doctor, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows Protection Maintenance, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows Performance Adviser, Windows Custom Safety, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Interactive Safety, Live PC Care, Windows Advanced Security Center, Total Anti Malware Protection, CleanUp Antivirus, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Profound Security, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Web Commander, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Control Series, Windows System Defender, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Custom Management, Windows Antivirus Machine, Windows Managing System, PrivacyGuard PRO, Additional Guard, My Security Wall, Windows Instant Scanner, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Web Combat, Windows PC Aid, Windows Home Patron, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Defending Center, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Antivirus Release, Home Safety Essentials, Strong Malware Defender, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Smart Engine, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Care Taker, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows Malware Sleuth, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Virus Hunter, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Active Guard, Smart Virus Eliminator, Windows Pro Solutions, Antivirus Smart Protection, Windows Problems Stopper, Smart Security, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Secure Workstation, Windows Safety Series, Windows Health Keeper, Windows Process Director, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Premium Console, Enterprise Suite, Windows Stability Guard, Windows Safety Toolkit, Keep Center Keeper, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Software Saver, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Active Defender, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Functionality Checker, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Virtual Firewall, System Protection Tools, Windows Protection Master, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Enterprise Defender, Windows Multi Control System, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows Warding System, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Interactive Security, VirusSecurity, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Proprietary Advisor, My Security Engine, Windows Tools Patch, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Abnormality Checker, Internet Security Suite, Windows Debug Center, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows Expert Series, Windows Activity Debugger, Extra Antivirus, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, XP Smart Security, Internet Security Essentials, Windows Security Renewal, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Pro Defence, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows Defence Counsel, Personal Internet Security 2011 and Windows Turnkey Console. Since Windows Personal Doctor and its friends are all from the same family, FakeVimes, and haven’t been noted to receive exceptional updates from one individual to the next, any anti-malware program that’s capable of dealing with one type of VirusDoctor-based PC threat should also be able to delete Windows Personal Doctor effortlessly.

Until you resort to this, however, Windows Personal Doctor will be quite a pain in your keister due to fake security attacks like the following, all of which SpywareRemove.com malware analysts have found to be typical for its family of scamware:

Windows Personal Doctor will launch itself with Windows and may even stay resident in memory if you try to close Windows Personal Doctor.
Windows Personal Doctor will display various forms of fake security information through scans and pop-up alerts, all of which contain fraudulent infection warnings or warnings about nonexistent file damage.
Your web browser may also be taken over and forced to load Windows Personal Doctor’s website – or cease to load sites that contain anti-malware information for removing Windows Personal Doctor.
As the cherry on top to its assault, Windows Personal Doctor will attack security-related programs to prevent you from deleting Windows Personal Doctor via appropriate software.

Depending on the type of program, Windows Personal Doctor may even replace it wholesale with its own fake features, an event that has been known to occur for basic Windows programs like Task Manager.

Making a Fast Getaway from This Doctor’s Clinic

Although Windows Personal Doctor’s presence is anything but subtle, you should make an effort to distinguish between real security alerts and Windows Personal Doctor’s fraudulent pop-ups if the Windows Personal Doctor’s hoax is an ongoing resident on your PC.

Despite its repeated attempts to claim your money, if you simply ignore Windows Personal Doctor’s fake information and delete Windows Personal Doctor with a competent anti-malware program, all related symptoms of a Windows Personal Doctor infection will cease. SpywareRemove.com malware researches recommend that you run a scan of your entire PC when you do this since Windows Personal Doctor may be accompanied by Trojans or other PC threats that assisted in its installation.

Windows Personal Doctor Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Windows Personal Doctor? To safely & quickly detect Windows Personal Doctor, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Windows Personal Doctor What happens if Windows Personal Doctor 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	Detection Count
1	Windows Personal Doctor.lnk	548
2	%APPDATA%\ Protector-mlo.exe	527
3	%APPDATA%\ Protector-ogf.exe	220
4	%APPDATA%\ Protector-bvl.exe	220
5	%APPDATA%\ Protector-xfg.exe	N/A
6	%AppData%\npswf32.dll	N/A
7	%AppData%\Inspector-[RANDOM].exe	N/A
8	%DesktopDir%\Windows Personal Doctor.lnk	N/A
9	%CommonPrograms%\Windows Personal Doctor.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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"

Posted: March 7, 2012 | By SpywareRemove