Windows Troubles Remover (WindowsTroublesRemover) Virus Removal Guide

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

Windows Troubles Remover, also known as WindowsTroublesRemover, is a new fake antivirus application. Windows Troubles Remover is a clone of previous fake antivirus programs and attempts to copy the legitimate Microsoft Security Essentials program. Windows Troubles Remover is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and Palladium Pro. Windows Troubles Remover main executable is generally a series of random letters; the filename change from computer to computer probably to make it harder to be found by the user.

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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 Troubles Remover with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Troubles Remover, try using Process Explorer.

Windows Troubles Remover, 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 Troubles Remover may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Troubles Remover can be found below.

“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.”

This warning is generally shown when opening programs on the computer and will say that the detected item is called Unknown Win32/Trojan.

“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.”

It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Troubles Remover 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 Troubles Remover can be removed by using the

or by manually removing the virus.

View Windows Troubles Remover Files
View Windows Troubles Remover Keys

Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Troubles Remover and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Troubles Remover is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Troubles Remover 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 Troubles Remover since the viruses are similar.

Manual Windows Troubles Remover Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Troubles Remover, the processes associated with Windows Troubles Remover 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 Troubles Remover entered the computer.

Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Troubles Remover, 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 Troubles Remover. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.

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

Remove Windows Troubles Remover Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters].exe

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

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

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