How to remove Windows Accelerating Utility
Windows Accelerating Utility description
Windows Accelerating Utility is a fake anti-spyware application which spreads via trojan. Trojan comes to the system through its vulnerabilities and makes a perfect background for malware to sneak. The parasite downloads and installs itself automatically without user’s knowledge and consent. Bogus system can be found in different names, such as, Windows Concern System, Windows Examination Utility.
Once active, Windows Accelerating Utility starts to scan user’s computer and reports PC infections. It displays numerous pop-ups and security alert stating about machine’s infections. For example:
Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ’show details’ to learn more.
Threat prevention solution found
Security system analysis has revealed critical file system vulnerability caused by severe malware attacks.
Risk of system files infection:
The detected vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to private information and hard drive data with a serious possibility of irreversible data loss and unstable PC performance. To remove the malware please run a full system scan. Press ‘OK’ to install the software necessary to initiate system files check. To complete the installation process please reboot your computer.
System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
Warning!
Location: c:\windows\system32\taskmgr.exe
Viruses: Backdoor.Win32.Rbot
This is a scam and none of information it shows should be trusted. Malware is configured to force user into buying illegal version of the program. It is not worth spending your money for this misleading application. Ignore all notifications but choose reputable anti-spyware program and terminate Windows Accelerating Utility upon detection.
How to get rid of Windows Accelerating Utility
This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.
Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from Windows Accelerating Utility and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with Windows Accelerating Utility we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.
How to manually remove Windows Accelerating Utility
To get rid of spyware such as Windows Accelerating Utility you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other Windows Accelerating Utility related files from your computer.
Take Note: The manual process of removing spyware from your computer is difficult and puts you at risk of damaging your computer. We advise using our automatic Windows Accelerating Utility remover.
- Uninstall Windows Accelerating Utility from Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall. -
Delete Windows Accelerating Utility registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\afwserv.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore "DisableSR " = '1'
To open registry editor click Start > Run > type "regedit".
Warning! Manual registry entries editing may cause damage to your system.
Download Uniblue RegistryBooster 2010 to scan for registry errors. -
Search and delete these Windows Accelerating Utility related files:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\.exe
June 16th, 2011 09:29
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