How to remove Windows Functionality Checker

February 20th, 2012
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Windows Functionality Checker description

Windows Functionality Checker is a fake security tool that pretends it is able to detect and remove viruses and other computer malware. Windows Functionality Checker is incapable of detecting or removing malware. It can harm your system by editing registry entries. You have to get rid of it or else the rogue will show and avalanche of pop-ups that literally paralyze your computer system.

Malware downloads itself automatically without user’s knowledge and consent. It tries to trick user into believing their PC is severely compromised and must be healed with its “full” version. Do not fall for this scam because it can cause you serious trouble as mentioned. Use decent anti-spyware program and delete Windows Functionality Checker indefinitely. Here are some of rogue security alerts:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet.
Windows Media Player Resources
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Potential malware detected.
It is recommended to activate protection and perform a thorough system scan to remove the malware.
Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server
Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

How to get rid of Windows Functionality Checker

This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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Spyware Doctor is widely valued as one of the best AntiSpyware programs available to protect you from Windows Functionality Checker and the latest internet security threats. If your computer is infected with Windows Functionality Checker we strongly recommend automatic spyware scanner.

How to manually remove Windows Functionality Checker

To get rid of spyware such as Windows Functionality Checker you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other Windows Functionality Checker 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 Functionality Checker remover.

  1. Uninstall Windows Functionality Checker from Control Panel
    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall.
  2. End these Windows Functionality Checker processes:
    Protector-hox.exe
    To stop processes press Ctrl + Alt + Del or click Start > Run > type "taskmgr". Select malicious process in the list and click "End Process" button.
  3. Unregister Windows Functionality Checker DLL files:
    NPSWF32.dll
    To unregister DLL click Start > Run > type "regsvr32 /u PATH_TO_FILE/FILE.dll"
  4. Delete Windows Functionality Checker registry entries: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = 0
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegedit" = 0
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegistryTools" = 0
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = 0
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "ID" = 0
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net" = "2012-2-17_2"
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "UID" = "rudbxijemb"
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avpcc.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashDisp.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\divx.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mostat.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\platin.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tapinstall.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zapsetup3001.exe
    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.
  5. Search and delete these Windows Functionality Checker related files:
    %StartMenu%\Programs\Windows Functionality Checker.lnk
    %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
    %AppData%\Protector-hox.exe
    %AppData%\result.db

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