Windows Premium Console

Windows Premium Console Description

Windows Premium Console is one of the recent outcroppings of a family of rogue anti-malware scanners that are identified by the name FakeVimes. As a newly-identified variant of common scamware, Windows Premium Console may be able to avoid being detected by outdated security programs, but SpywareRemove.com malware researchers always recommend treating Windows Premium Console as malicious. Top symptoms of a Windows Premium Console infection include misleading threat alerts, system scans by Windows Premium Console that include nonexistent PC threats, browser redirects and problems with accessing unrelated programs (including both standard anti-malware products and popular Windows utilities). Because Windows Premium Console is a danger to your computer rather than the security-oriented application that Windows Premium Console pretends to be, you should always try to remove Windows Premium Console immediately after you can access appropriate anti-malware products.

What Placing Trust in Windows Premium Console’s Centralized Security Can Cause

Rather than having a unique identity of its own, Windows Premium Console can be considered no better than a copy-pasted clone of similar PC threats that are based on modern branches of FakeVimes. Some (but far from all) of Windows Premium Console’s relatives include Windows Health Keeper, Internet Security Essentials, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows System Defender, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Enterprise Defender, Windows Defending Center, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Custom Management, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows Pro Web Helper, My Security Shield, Enterprise Suite, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Personal Doctor, Keep Center Keeper, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Private Shield, Windows Pro Solutions, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows Control Series, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Security Antivirus, Total Anti Malware Protection, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Privacy Counsel, My Security Wall, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows PC Aid, Windows Telemetry Center, Antivirus Smart Protection, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Security Master AV, Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows Multi Control System, Internet Security Suite, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Software Saver, Windows Turnkey Console, Windows Stability Guard, Virus Doctor, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Web Commander, Windows Antivirus Release, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Windows Functionality Checker, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Interactive Security, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Windows Managing System, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows AntiHazard Helper, VirusSecurity, Best Malware Protection, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Interactive Safety, Extra Antivirus, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Threats Destroyer, Smart Security, Windows Warding System, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Pro Defence, Windows Premium Defender, Live PC Care, Anti-Malware Lab, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Tools Patch, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Performance Adviser, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows Security Suite, Activate Ultimate Protection, Smart Engine, Windows Care Taker, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Security System, PrivacyGuard PRO, CleanUp Antivirus, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Custom Safety, Windows Antivirus Machine, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Home Patron, Windows Active Guard, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Windows Expert Series, Windows Profound Security, Windows Secure Workstation, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Protection Maintenance, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Web Combat, My Security Engine, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Process Director, XP Smart Security, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Virus Hunter, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Protection Master, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Safety Module, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Proactive Safety, Fast Antivirus 2009, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Security Renewal, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Active Defender, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Instant Scanner, Additional Guard, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Safety Series, Smart Virus Eliminator, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Enterprise Suite, Windows Debug Center, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Advanced Security Center, Windows AntiHazard Center, PC Live Guard and System Protection Tools. Windows Premium Console and closely-associated PC threats, while they market themselves as security software, have been confirmed as being unable to find, block or remove any form of harmful software, including the many Trojans, worms and spyware-based threats that they inevitably claim are on your hard drive.

As a form of scamware that focuses on deluding victims with fake security alerts, Windows Premium Console will always pretend to detect a veritable army of Trojans, rootkits and other forms of malicious software, in conjunction with miscellaneous attacks like attempts to alter your Windows Registry (which, ironically, is something that Windows Premium Console actually does without requesting your permission).

However, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts especially warn against the following attacks that Windows Premium Console may use to convince you further that other PC threats are at work:

Blocked security-related applications, such as popular brands of anti-malware scanners and Windows-based tools like Task Manager. While Windows Premium Console blocks these programs, Windows Premium Console may also display inaccurate warnings about their being compromised.
Windows settings that are changed to reduce your computer’s protection against online attacks, such as malicious file downloads and websites. The UAC, which protects against unauthorized system changes, may also be disabled.
Browser hijacks that redirect your online searches or block PC security sites.

Ousting Windows Premium Console without Paying a Premium for the Privilege

Although Windows Premium Console would like you to believe that your best course of action is to spend money on Windows Premium Console, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers discourage this as both unnecessary and dangerous for your associated financial information. Nonetheless, using the code ’0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020′ to register Windows Premium Console is one viable method of reducing its attacks prior to complete removal of Windows Premium Console by way of legitimate anti-malware software. You may also need to shut Windows Premium Console down by booting your operating system via methods that avoid its startup routine (such as a removable media-based boot).

Windows Premium Console and similar types of rogue anti-malware programs are propagated by malicious sites and third-party advertisements in system scanner simulations, as well as fraudulent media downloads like codec updates. SpywareRemove.com malware experts stress that keeping anti-malware software that can guard against these common means of attack should make it unnecessary for you ever to know how to delete Windows Premium Console in the first place.

Windows Premium Console Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Windows Premium Console What happens if Windows Premium Console 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	%APPDATA%\ Protector-jkqq.exe	497
2	%AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe	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\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegedit" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegistryTools" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "ID" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net" = "2012-2-17_2"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "UID" = "rudbxijemb"HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avpcc.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashDisp.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\divx.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mostat.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\platin.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tapinstall.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zapsetup3001.exe

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Error Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.
2	Error Software without a digital signature detected. Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.
3	Warning Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet. Windows Media Player Resources C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.