Windows Stability Center (WindowsStabilityCenter) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Windows Stability Center, also known as WindowsStabilityCenter, is a new fake computer security application. A computer security application provides various methods of computer security with computer tools such as anti-virus, anti-spyware, and computer protection such as a firewall. Windows Stability Center was released approximately March 31, 2024. This is roughly one day after Windows Process Regulator was released, which is a near copy of Windows Stability Center (the difference is the change in the name of the fake antivirus program). Other fake programs have been released in March 2023 which look similar to Windows Stability Center; These fake programs include Windows Power Expansion, Windows Support System, and Windows Troubles Remover (the only main different in the name of the program).
Windows Stability Center claims to offer a variety of tools including System Security, Privacy, System Utilities, System Information, Media Tools, and Internet Security. Windows Stability Center also claims to provide the ability of update these specific services and customer support for the program. Windows Stability Center displays in the right hand area of the program system information for the computer, which includes the name of the processing unit, the brand name of the processing unit along with the company logo, the speed of the processing unit, and the operating system of the computer.
Windows Stability Center 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. A security flaw can be found in all types of applications; for example, since the virus is transmitted over the web, applications which could have a security flaw include the web browser or any type of application used in the web browser while browsing the web. These applications include document readers and web applications. By updating software, most of these security flaws can be patched to not allow access to the computer from unwanted sources. Windows Stability Center attempts to be legitimate by making itself look like the legitimate Microsoft Security Essentials program. Windows Stability Center is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and CleanThis. Windows Stability Center main executable is generally a series of random letters.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Windows Stability Center. 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 Stability Center with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Stability Center, try using Process Explorer.
Windows Stability Center, 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. Since many users value their computer highly, they are more likely to buy the software when scared about losing their data. Windows Stability Center creates popups which are similar to the pop ups created by the previous versions of this fake antivirus program. Windows Stability Center may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Stability Center 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,” Windows Stability Center will act like it is searching the web for a solution and then start Windows Stability Center. It is important to notice the similarity between Windows Stability Center 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 clicka “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 security alert, Windows Stability Center will load.
“Install Windows Stability Center
Install System Security modules
Install Privacy modules
Install System Utilities modules
Install System Information modules
Install Media Tools modules
Install Internet Security modules”
Windows Stability Center will also create additional alerts while running.
“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 a program on the computer.
“The Customer service is not available for the users of Windows Stability Center free version. Please register your Windows Stability Center 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.”
“Attention
Suspicious software activity is detected.
Please start system files scanning for details.”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Stability Center 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.
The safe mode with networking option will allow the user to be able to use the internet in safe mode. Windows Stability Center can be removed by using the
View Windows Stability Center Files
View Windows Stability Center Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Stability Center and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Stability Center is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Stability Center 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 Stability Center since the viruses are similar.
Manual Windows Stability Center Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Stability Center, the processes associated with Windows Stability Center 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 Stability Center entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Stability Center, 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 Stability Center. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Windows Stability Center Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Stability Center 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\Roaming\Microsoft\[random letters].exe
For example, the executable was named gbgvas.exe when we tested Windows Stability Center. Gbgvas.exe is most likely a random six letter executable file.
Remove Windows Stability Center Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Stability Center
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Windows Stability Center
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Stability Center
Remove Windows Stability Center Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
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