Windows Shielding Utility

Windows Shielding Utility Description

Windows Shielding Utility is a fresh off the presses re-cloning of older scamware products from the Win32/FakeVimes classification of PC threats. While Windows Shielding Utility’s appearance is all about providing security features like system scans and memory process monitoring, Windows Shielding Utility’s real functions are focused on displaying inaccurate warnings and misleading you about your computer’s state of integrity. The criminal developers behind Windows Shielding Utility and the rest of the FakeVimes group of rogue anti-virus products hope to use this pretense of security to steal your money and financial information, but SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend a different course of action – deleting Windows Shielding Utility by way of a genuine anti-malware scanner. Until you get rid of Windows Shielding Utility, your PC will also suffer through browser redirect attacks and problems with accessing unrelated security programs that place the system at a high level of risk for other attacks.

Windows Shielding Utility – Software with Fake Warnings for More Attacks Than You’d Think Were Possible

Windows Shielding Utility may include an unlikely amount of general security features that you wouldn’t see on any popular anti-virus product, but that’s because all of Windows Shielding Utility’s features are equally fraudulent and equally useful to Windows Shielding Utility as pretenses to display inaccurate system information.

Due to its Registry-based startup mechanism, Windows Shielding Utility will launch alongside Windows and, from that point onward, can create error messages, system scans and other types of informational displays that try to lure you into assuming that your PC is under attack by hordes of PC threats.

Security information that’s provided by Windows Shielding Utility should always be ignored, since following the advice of rogue anti-virus programs like Windows Shielding Utility can lead you to damaging your PC for no reason. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers also warn against any attempt to waste money on Windows Shielding Utility’s registration, although using the free registration code ’0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020′ can be helpful while you’re attempting to remove Windows Shielding Utility.

Why Disrupting Windows Shielding Utility’s Fake Security Could Save Your PC

Windows Shielding Utility is a clone of such disreputable fake AV programs as Windows Web Combat, Windows Privacy Counsel, Windows Virus Hunter, My Security Engine, Windows Interactive Security, Security Master AV, PC Live Guard, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Stability Guard, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Performance Adviser, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Windows Protection Maintenance, PrivacyGuard PRO, Windows System Defender, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Active Guard, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Shield Tool, Volcano Security Suite, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Functionality Checker, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Security System, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Secure Workshop, Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Pro Solutions, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Proactive Safety, Security Antivirus, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Windows Control Series, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Secure Workstation, Live PC Care, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Active Defender, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Enterprise Defender, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Safety Manager, Anti-Malware Lab, Total Anti Malware Protection, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Smart Security, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Software Saver, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Care Taker, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Keep Center Keeper, Windows Process Director, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows PC Aid, Windows Expert Series, Windows Private Shield, Windows Home Patron, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Safety Module, Windows Tools Patch, Windows Advanced User Patch, Enterprise Suite, Windows Custom Management, Windows Security Renewal, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Interactive Safety, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Health Keeper, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Managing System, Windows No-Risk Agent, Smart Virus Eliminator, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Antivirus Machine, Windows Defending Center, Extra Antivirus, Windows Debug Center, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows Guardian Angel, Virus Doctor, Windows Protection Master, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, VirusSecurity, Windows Personal Doctor, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Pro Defence, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Warding System, Windows Premium Defender, My Security Shield, System Protection Tools, Windows Instant Scanner, Windows Premium Console, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows Enterprise Suite, Internet Security Suite, Antivirus Smart Protection, Windows Multi Control System, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Advanced Security Center, CleanUp Antivirus, XP Smart Security, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows Profound Security, My Security Wall, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows PRO Scanner, Additional Guard, Smart Engine, Windows Turnkey Console, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Custom Safety, Windows Security Suite, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Safety Series, Best Malware Protection, Fast Antivirus 2009, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Web Commander and Internet Security Essentials. This includes more than just fake security information, but also:

Browser redirects that can block PC security websites or redirect you to harmful sites like Windows Shielding Utility’s homepage.
Program-blocking actions that keep you from using various types of security programs, including some brands of real anti-virus scanners and Windows Task Manager.
The creation of fake PC threat files that Windows Shielding Utility identifies as infections after placing them in sensitive locations (such as your Windows directory).

Stopping these attacks by disabling Windows Shielding Utility’s startup routine is highly recommended by SpywareRemove.com malware experts as a preliminary step before you delete Windows Shielding Utility. Since Windows Shielding Utility will do its best to avoid normal software removal methods, you should be prepared to use the same anti-malware programs that Windows Shielding Utility would like to block to help delete all components of a Windows Shielding Utility infection.

Windows Shielding Utility Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Windows Shielding Utility What happens if Windows Shielding Utility 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-jawt.exe	262
2	Windows Shielding Utility.lnk	37
3	%DesktopDir%\Windows Shielding Utility.lnk	N/A
4	%CommonPrograms%\Windows Shielding Utility.lnk	N/A
5	%AppData%\npswf32.dll	N/A
6	%AppData%\Inspector-[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\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Error Attempt to modify registry key entries detected. Registry entry analysis is recommended.
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