Windows Trouble Taker

Windows Trouble Taker Description

Windows Trouble Taker may act as though Windows Trouble Taker is coming to take all your PC woes away, but rather than being the anti-malware and security program that Windows Trouble Taker presents itself to be, Windows Trouble Taker is a fake anti-virus program that creates fake pop-ups, system scans and other diagnostic displays. Due to Windows Trouble Taker being associated with a family of scamware that’s also known for blocking unrelated security programs and hijacking web browsers, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts suggest that you remove Windows Trouble Taker with qualified security software once you notice Windows Trouble Taker residing on your PC. As is true of most types of fake anti-virus products, Windows Trouble Taker will run interference against your normal computer usage to encourage you to spend money on registering its software, but spending money on Windows Trouble Taker should always be considered unnecessary and potentially hazardous to the safety of your financial information.

Windows Trouble Taker: a Progenitor of More PC Problems Than You Can Count

Windows Trouble Taker is marketed as a security program and even puts up an appearance of having firewall controls, memory-monitoring functions, phishing prevention functions and a full-blown system scanner, but these features are entirely fraudulent. In spite of its pretensions to the contrary, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have verified that Windows Trouble Taker isn’t able to detect or delete any kind of malicious software, including the high-level rootkits, keyloggers and other PC threats that Windows Trouble Taker pretends to detect as being on your computer.

Because Windows Trouble Taker launches itself without permission and remains active even if you attempt to close Windows Trouble Taker, victims of Windows Trouble Taker attacks will be forced to sit through endless displays of fake alerts.

During these and other attacks, Windows Trouble Taker will also encourage you to spend money on a registration key that will supposedly unlock its capabilities to remove the above perils from your PC. In addition to being money spent on worthless software, SpywareRemove.com malware experts warn that such scams often give associated criminals access to your financial information – and through that information, your credit card or bank account, which may be exploited for other forms of fraudulent charges in the future. Thus, despite Windows Trouble Taker’s many protests about the dire state of your computer, the safest thing you can do is ignore all its fake diagnostic information and treat Windows Trouble Taker like any other malicious software.

Getting Rid of the Real Troubles That Windows Trouble Taker is Complicit in Spawning

Because Windows Trouble Taker is a member of the FakeVimes family, you may also see other issues from a Windows Trouble Taker infection along with its fake security functions. Windows Trouble Taker is a clone of such well-known rogue anti-virus scanners as Windows Functionality Checker, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows Web Commander, CleanUp Antivirus, Windows Software Saver, System Protection Tools, Windows Health Keeper, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Home Patron, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows No-Risk Agent, Anti-Malware Lab, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Process Director, Live PC Care, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows Multi Control System, Windows Secure Workstation, Windows System Defender, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Virtual Security, Virus Doctor, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Security System, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Active Guard, Security Master AV, Windows Tools Patch, Keep Center Keeper, Windows Pro Solutions, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Fast Antivirus 2009, Windows Shield Tool, Best Antivirus Software, Windows Pro Defence, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Private Shield, Windows Safety Module, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Advanced Security Center, Windows Control Series, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Instant Scanner, Smart Virus Eliminator, Windows Protection Master, Windows Virus Hunter, Windows Enterprise Defender, Windows No-Risk Center, Smart Engine, Antivirus Smart Protection, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Active Defender, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Stability Guard, Windows Antivirus Release, Enterprise Suite, Windows Safety Series, Additional Guard, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Privacy Counsel, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Premium Console, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Custodian Utility, Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows Web Combat, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Protection Maintenance, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows Smart Partner, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Managing System, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Warding System, Windows Custom Safety, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, XP Smart Security, My Security Engine, Windows Debug Center, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Defence Counsel, Internet Security Suite, Best Malware Protection, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows ProSecure Scanner, My Security Wall, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Profound Security, Extra Antivirus, PC Live Guard, VirusSecurity, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Custom Management, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Expert Series, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Care Taker, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows PC Aid, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Antivirus Machine, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Premium Guard, My Security Shield, Windows Personal Doctor, Windows Performance Adviser, Smart Security, Internet Security Essentials, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Interactive Security, Windows Premium Defender, Windows Turnkey Console, Total Anti Malware Protection, Windows Advanced User Patch, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Enterprise Suite, Windows Security Renewal, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows Security Suite, Security Antivirus, Windows Defending Center, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Windows Interactive Safety and PrivacyGuard PRO. Some common attacks that SpywareRemove.com malware research team has traced to this family of scamware includes, but isn’t limited to:

Setting changes that hijack your browser, forcing it to load malicious sites or block websites that are affiliated with legitimate PC security companies.
Active blocking of programs and memory processes that resemble common types of security and system diagnostic software.

Although Windows Trouble Taker will, as always, lead you to be convinced that these problems are a result of unrelated PC threats, removing Windows Trouble Taker and its setting changes will also put a stop to these attacks. The registration key ’0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020′ may also be used, along with common anti-malware strategies like booting into Safe Mode, to fake registration so that Windows Trouble Taker is less difficult than usual to delete.

Windows Trouble Taker Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Windows Trouble Taker? To safely & quickly detect Windows Trouble Taker, 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 Trouble Taker.lnk	679
2	%APPDATA%\ Protector-aajt.exe	103
3	%AppData%\npswf32.dll	N/A
4	%AppData%\Inspector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe	N/A
5	%CommonPrograms%\Windows Trouble Taker.lnk	N/A
6	%DesktopDir%\Windows Trouble Taker.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.