Windows Process Director

Windows Process Director Description

Windows Process Director is a fake anti-malware and security program that deceives you about your computer’s health to swindle you out of your money. While Windows Process Director will claim to offer advanced control over memory processes, anti-phishing protection, live threat detection and other benign features, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have verified Windows Process Director’s total inadequacy at performing any type of security function. Windows Process Director may also be guilty of redirecting your web browser, blocking PC security sites or blocking legitimate security programs. Since Windows Process Director is both worthless as a security product and an active danger to your PC, you should strongly consider disabling and removing Windows Process Director with appropriate anti-malware tactics and software.

Windows Process Director – Expertly Directing the Cues to Your Computer Problems

Windows Process Director may act like a security program on the inside, but internally, Windows Process Director is busy orchestrating a detailed hoax to convince you that imaginary PC threats are assailing your computer. This finely-crafted illusion includes fake system scans, fraudulent alert messages, hijack attacks against your web browser and a selective application barricade to prevent you from using real anti-malware programs to delete Windows Process Director.

Although Windows Process Director is limited to attacking Windows, from Windows it will launch automatically and display its varied types of fraudulent system information without any obvious way for you to turn Windows Process Director off.

Although not its most patently detectable attack, SpywareRemove.com malware experts consider Windows Process Director’s ability to block security programs (such as Task Manager and popular brands of anti-virus scanners) to be Windows Process Director’s most dangerous attribute. You may need to use Safe Mode or another alternative in system boot options to shut Windows Process Director down and access your other applications to remove Windows Process Director safely. Prolonged lack of access to programs that Windows Process Director blocks will leave your PC more vulnerable than normal to attacks by other PC threats, and due haste in Windows Process Director’s deletion is strongly advised.

Sorting Windows Process Director’s Fake Warnings Out from the Real Thing

Windows Process Director is also known for displaying fraudulent warning messages and fake system errors in a variety of formats, including via browser pages, taskbar balloons and other types of pop-ups. These messages never contain accurate security-related information, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers suggest that you ignore any alert coming from Windows Process Director.

Windows Process Director can be removed by any anti-malware product that’s capable of dealing with FakeVimes PC threats. Other members of the FakeVimes family include Additional Guard, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows Turnkey Console, Windows Expert Series, Virus Doctor, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Custom Safety, Internet Security Essentials, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Active Defender, Security Antivirus, Windows Performance Adviser, Extra Antivirus, Windows Security System, Windows Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Total Anti Malware Protection, Keep Center Keeper, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Privacy Counsel, My Security Shield, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Secure Surfer, Smart Engine, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Tools Patch, Windows Private Shield, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Instant Scanner, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows Functionality Checker, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Smart Partner, Windows System Defender, My Security Wall, Windows Pro Defence, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows PC Aid, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Web Combat, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Interactive Security, Windows Virtual Angel, XP Smart Security, Windows Guard Tools, My Security Engine, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows Safety Module, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Premium Defender, Windows Protection Maintenance, PrivacyGuard PRO, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Defending Center, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Health Keeper, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Advanced Security Center, PC Live Guard, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows Warding System, System Protection Tools, Windows Enterprise Defender, Anti-Malware Lab, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Pro Solutions, Windows Multi Control System, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Smart Virus Eliminator, Enterprise Suite, Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Personal Doctor, Windows Debug Center, Live PC Care, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Best Malware Protection, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Premium Console, Windows Custom Management, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Active Guard, Windows High-End Protection, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Profound Security, Windows Home Patron, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Antivirus Smart Protection, Windows Control Series, CleanUp Antivirus, Windows Software Saver, Windows First-Class Protector, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Antivirus Machine, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Master AV, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Security Renewal, Internet Security Suite, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Virus Hunter, Windows Managing System, Windows Web Commander, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Safety Series, Windows Protection Master, Fast Antivirus 2009, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Secure Workstation, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Stability Guard, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows Privacy Module, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Care Taker, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Secure Workshop, VirusSecurity, Smart Security and Windows Interactive Safety. However, you may need to update your software before it can detect all components in a Windows Process Director attack, since Windows Process Director is a recent addition to this old family of rogue anti-virus programs and may include changes to obfuscate its code.

Windows Process Director Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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

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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	Windows Process Director.lnk	630
2	%APPDATA%\ Protector-tcan.exe	124
3	%appdata% pswf32.dll	N/A
4	%appdata%Inspector-[rnd].exe	N/A
5	%commonprograms%Windows Process Director.lnk	N/A
6	%desktopdir%Windows Process Director.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.