Windows Process Regulator (WindowsProcessRegulator) Virus Removal Guide

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

Windows Process Regulator, also known as WindowsProcessRegulator, is a new fake security application. A security application provides computer security with tools such as antivirus, antispyware, and a firewall. Windows Process Regulator was released in late March 2023; Windows Expansion System, a copy of Windows Process Regulator (the only main difference is the name), was released approximately one day ago. In March, many fake antivirus programs which look exactly like Windows Process Regulator have been released, with the only main difference being a different name. Examples include Windows Power Expansion, Windows LowLevel Solution, and Windows Simple Protector (all were released in March 2023).

Windows Process Regulator claims to offer a variety of services including System Security, Privacy, System Utilities, System Information, Media Tools, and Internet Security. Windows Process Regulator also claims to provide the ability of update these specific services. Windows Process Regulator displays in the right hand area of the program system information for the computer, which includes the name of the processing unit, the speed of the processing unit, and the operating system of the computer. This information is available in the computer when going to view the system information inside the control panel.

Windows Process Regulator is generally installed without user permission through the use of a trojan horse, which is downloaded while browsing the internet. The trojan horse is most likely downloaded through a security flaw (either the browser (while browsing the internet) or through any application run in the browser). Applications include a document reader or a web application. For the most part, systems running software which hasn’t been updated are prone to get infected by this specific fake antivirus application because older versions of software will generally not have the proper security patches applied. Windows Process Regulator attempts to be legitimate by making itself look like the legitimate Microsoft Security Essentials program. Windows Process Regulator is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and CleanThis. Windows Process Regulator main executable is generally a series of random letters.

Below is our recommended removal tool for Windows Process Regulator. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.

If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with Windows Process Regulator with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Process Regulator, try using Process Explorer.

Windows Process Regulator, like many other fake antivirus programs, will create a series of warnings and pop ups in order to scare the user into purchasing the fake program. Windows Process Regulator creates popups which are similar to the pop ups created by the previous versions of this fake antivirus program. Windows Process Regulator may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Process Regulator can be found below.

Generally, the following warning is created when the trojan horse has been downloaded to the computer. If the user clicks to “Clean Computer,” the Windows Process Regulator will start up. It is important to notice the similarity between Windows Process Regulator and Microsoft Security Essentials.

“Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your privacy or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click ‘Show details’ to learn more.

Detected items – Unknown Win32/Trojan
Alert Level – Severe
Recommendation – Remove
Status – Suspended”

If the user has clicked “clean computer,” then the following pop up will be shown.

“Microsoft Security Essentials Alert

Security system analysis has revealed critical file system vulnerability caused by severe malware attacks.

Risk of system files infection: High.

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.”

After the user has acknowledged the pop up, Windows Process Regulator will start to load.

“Install Windows Process Regulator

Install System Security modules
Install Privacy modules
Install System Utilities modules
Install System Information modules
Install Media Tools modules
Install Internet Security modules”

Below are some additional alerts created by Windows Process Regulator.

“Warning

Potentially harmful software is detected. To enable the security mode and remove harmful software it is recommend to perform a cleanup.

Deny
Forbid the execution of potentially harmful software.

Enable Protection
Click to activate antivirus and remove all infections.”

The warning shown above is generally shown when attempting to open program on the computer.

“The Customer service is not available for the users of Windows Process Regulator free version. Please register your Windows Process Regulator version to be able to use all the functionalities.”

“System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.”

“Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.”

It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Process Regulator will generally not be able to load in safe mode. To enter safe mode, restart the computer and press F8 multiple times before the Windows screen to bring up the boot options.

Boot Menu

The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. Windows Process Regulator can be removed by using the

or by manually removing the virus.

View Windows Process Regulator Files
View Windows Process Regulator Keys

Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Process Regulator and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Process Regulator is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Process Regulator uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.

The user comments for ThinkPoint may provide insight into removing Windows Process Regulator since the viruses are similar.

Manual Windows Process Regulator Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Process Regulator, the processes associated with Windows Process Regulator must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Windows Process Regulator entered the computer.

Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Process Regulator, we recommend that the user read through comments posted by other users on how they removed specific fake antivirus programs since many fake antivirus programs are similar. These comments can be found by clicking here. These comments may provide additional information which may be useful in removing Windows Process Regulator. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.

Stop Windows Process Regulator Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe

Remove Windows Process Regulator Files (Learn How To Do This)

Windows XP – C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\[random letters].exe

Windows Vista & Windows 7 – C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\[random letters].exe

Remove Windows Process Regulator Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Process Regulator
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Windows Process Regulator
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Process Regulator

Remove Windows Process Regulator Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe

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If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.

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