Windows Secure Workstation

Windows Secure Workstation Description

Windows Secure Workstation is a new version of fake anti-malware software that’s duplicated from other members of its family with a change in brand name. Windows Secure Workstation uses fake scans and pop-up warnings to convince you that Windows Secure Workstation is capable of searching and deleting malicious software like other scamware that belong to the FakeVimes such as Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows Care Taker, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Turnkey Console, Windows Protection Maintenance, Enterprise Suite, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Active Defender, Windows Custom Management, Windows Interactive Security, Smart Engine, Windows Enterprise Defender, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Managing System, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Proprietary Advisor, PrivacyGuard PRO, My Security Shield, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Debug Center, My Security Wall, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Home Patron, Live PC Care, CleanUp Antivirus, Anti-Malware Lab, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows Safety Module, Security Master AV, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Safety Series, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Software Saver, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows Protection Unit, My Security Engine, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Personal Doctor, Windows Health Keeper, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows AntiHazard Center, Fast Antivirus 2009, Windows Defending Center, Windows Security Suite, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Expert Series, Smart Virus Eliminator, Windows System Defender, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Enterprise Suite, VirusSecurity, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Windows Active Guard, Additional Guard, Security Antivirus, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Control Series, Windows Premium Defender, Internet Security Suite, Antivirus Smart Protection, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Internet Booster, Internet Security Essentials, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Privacy Counsel, Best Malware Protection, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Privacy Extension, Extra Antivirus, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Functionality Checker, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Protection Master, Windows Defence Counsel, Virus Doctor, XP Smart Security, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Advanced Security Center, Windows Interactive Safety, Windows Performance Adviser, Smart Security, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Windows Pro Defence, Keep Center Keeper, Windows Custom Safety, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Warding System, Windows Virus Hunter, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Premium Console, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Web Combat, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Smart Warden, System Protection Tools, PC Live Guard, Windows Tools Patch, Windows Pro Solutions, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Stability Guard, Windows PC Aid, Windows Process Director, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Profound Security, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Multi Control System, Total Anti Malware Protection, Windows Antivirus Machine, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Risk Minimizer, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Security Renewal, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Private Shield, Windows Instant Scanner, Windows Web Commander, Windows Security System, Windows Threats Destroyer and Windows Advanced Toolkit. However, Windows Secure Workstation is incapable of backing up these claims with genuine anti-malware features, and the most prominent symptom of a Windows Secure Workstation infection includes attacks against real security applications. Given that SpywareRemove.com malware experts have confirmed Windows Secure Workstation and its close relatives as scamware without any positive traits, you should be content in finding a way to disable Windows Secure Workstation so that actual anti-malware programs can remove Windows Secure Workstation for good, rather than spending money on its fake services.

When You Can’t Trust Windows Around Windows Secure Workstation

Windows Secure Workstation, as a rogue anti-malware scanner, isn’t able to protect your PC from Trojans, viruses or other types of malware, but its features will strive to imitate legitimate security programs. This can include subverting your Windows startup process to include fake warning messages before you’re even allowed to load your desktop, the presentation of fake Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert and announcements that prominent Windows tools (such as Task Manager) are infected or damaged.

SpywareRemove.com malware analysts encourage you to ignore all unusual security warnings during a Windows Secure Workstation infection until you’ve disabled Windows Secure Workstation, which can be done with either Safe Mode or a system boot from a clean USB drive.

Like its identical kin (such as the equally-recent Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Ultimate Safeguard or Windows Virtual Angel), Windows Secure Workstation’s only goal in displaying this fake security information is to make you spend money on a purchasable registration key. However, even once registered, Windows Secure Workstation can’t detect actual PC threats or protect your computer from them, and any financial information handed over in this process should be considered effectively compromised.

What Windows Secure Workstation Does to Make You PC Insecure

Although Windows Secure Workstation may be distributed by various means, its central method of infecting new PCs is through fraudulent system scans that are hosted on hostile websites. Since these scanner simulations often use JavaScript, disabling JavaScript or keeping it uninstalled can help to block content that installs Windows Secure Workstation without your consent. Although you may experience a prompt about downloading security software, most such attacks will install Windows Secure Workstation or a related type of fake anti-malware software regardless of what you click.

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers also note that Windows Secure Workstation may block many different types of applications while Windows Secure Workstation is active. Competing types of scamware, legitimate Windows security utilities and anti-virus scanners may all be blocked by Windows Secure Workstation, with corresponding fake pop-up warnings. Windows Secure Workstation’s startup process exploits the Windows Registry, and methods of booting that sidestep Registry settings (such as booting from a USB drive) can also let you access your PC and its software without launching Windows Secure Workstation.

Windows Secure Workstation Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Windows Secure Workstation What happens if Windows Secure Workstation 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-ytky.exe	337
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..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\ID 4HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\UID [RANDOM CHARACTERS]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Inspector %AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exeHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\net [date of installation]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AAWTray.exeDebugger svchost.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVCare.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVCare.exe\Debugger svchost.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVENGINE.EXEHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVENGINE.EXE\Debugger svchost.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\ConsentPromptBehaviorUser 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\EnableLUA 0