Windows Processes Accelerator

Posted: April 7, 2012

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	28

First Seen:	April 7, 2012
Last Seen:	July 10, 2022
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Processes Accelerator may market itself as an anti-virus scanner and general purpose fine-tuning utility to enhance your PC's performance, but the only working functions that Windows Processes Accelerator contains will cause the exact opposite of the desired results. With a full complement of attacks like search engine redirects and application-blocking behavior to support its fake security scam, Windows Processes Accelerator is rated by SpywareRemove.com malware researchers as a direct danger to your computer's security, in addition to being a general annoyance. Like other forms of malicious software that alter Windows components, Windows Processes Accelerator should be removed by suitable anti-malware products whenever possible, and it's strongly encouraged for you to take that action to preserve your PC instead of throwing money at Windows Processes Accelerator's online registration process.

Windows Processes Accelerator – Fraudulent Software That Imitates the Real Thing to Get at Your Cash

Windows Processes Accelerator, like other rogue anti-virus programs from the FakeVimes, can be utilized to attack your web browser and security-related software, but Windows Processes Accelerator's main goal is simply to convince you that it's a 'real' anti-virus and security program. To accomplish this, Windows Processes Accelerator is often installed by fake online scanners that warn you about nonexistent PC threats on your computer, with Windows Processes Accelerator carrying on in this ignominious tradition by displaying its own fake alerts. SpywareRemove.com malware research team is comfortable in advising you always to ignore popups, scans and other forms of system analyses from Windows Processes Accelerator, which can lead you to harm your computer if you follow its recommendations. Some of the many possibilities in Windows Processes Accelerator's roulette of fake alarms include fake warning popups, which are common to the overall Win32/FakeVimes family of scamware.

Even though SpywareRemove.com malware experts emphasis that you should never spend actual money on Windows Processes Accelerator's registration key or give its criminal company access to your financial information, in some cases, a fake registration can help to make Windows Processes Accelerator less difficult than usual to remove. Inputting the code '0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020' will accomplish this free of charge.

The Obstacle Course That Windows Processes Accelerator Puts Between You and a Safe Computer

In between its attempts to convince you to spend money on registering it, Windows Processes Accelerator will also make efforts to control your web-browsing experience and ability to use unrelated applications (especially programs that are associated with system maintenance, analysis or security). Attempting to use Task Manager while Windows Processes Accelerator is active may result in Task Manager being replaced by Windows Processes Accelerator's advanced process control, although SpywareRemove.com malware researchers note that this doesn't damage Task Manager and can be resolved by insuring that Windows Processes Accelerator is shut down first. This is recommended, in any case, to give you full access to anti-malware software that can remove Windows Processes Accelerator completely.

Windows Processes Accelerator may also redirect your browser to unusual sites or block safe websites, with the majority of its redirects taking place after you attempt to access a search engine link. Because these redirects are a result of Hosts file changes, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers mention that any browser-specific change, such as changed browser settings or using a different browser, will fail to stop Windows Processes Accelerator's redirect attacks. Similar attacks to the ones noted above can also be witnessed in Windows Process Accelerator's clones, such as 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.

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:

%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll

File name: %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\result.db

File name: %AppData%\result.db
Mime Type: unknown/db
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM 3 CHARACTERS].exe

File name: %AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM 3 CHARACTERS].exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Processes Accelerator.lnk

File name: %CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Processes Accelerator.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

%Desktop%\Windows Processes Accelerator.lnk

File name: %Desktop%\Windows Processes Accelerator.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "EnableLUA" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net" = "2012-4-7_2"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "UID" = "ahwohainwk"HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\dvp95.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\inetlnfo.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSASCui.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\advxdwin.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\aswRunDll.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\aswUpdSv.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\rtvscn95.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tds-3.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\winupdate.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ozn695m5.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\atcon.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\bidef.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"

Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:

pornvideoshd.xyz

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Error Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk. It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.
2	Warning Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.
3	Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124 Target: Your passwords for sites