Windows Remedy (WindowsRemedy) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Windows Remedy, also known as WindowsRemedy, is a new fake antivirus application. Windows Remedy is a clone of previous fake antivirus programs such as Windows Troubles Remover and attempts to copy the legitimate Microsoft Security Essentials program. In doing so, it hopes to trick the user into purchasing the fake program because the program makes an attempt to look legitimate. Windows Remedy is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and Palladium Pro. Windows Remedy main executable is generally a series of random letters; the filename changes from computer to computer most likely to make it harder to be found by the user.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Windows Remedy. 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 Remedy with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Remedy, try using Process Explorer.
Windows Remedy, 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 Remedy may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Remedy 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.”
“Warning
Potentially harmful software is detected. To enable the security mode and remove harmful software it is recommend to perform a cleanup.”
This two different warnings are generally shown when opening programs on the computer.
“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.”
“The Customer service is not available for the users of Windows Remedy free version. Please register your Windows Remedy version to be able to use all the functionalities.”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Remedy 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 Remedy can be removed by using the
View Windows Remedy Files
View Windows Remedy Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Remedy and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Remedy is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Remedy 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 Remedy since the viruses are similar.
Manual Windows Remedy Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Remedy, the processes associated with Windows Remedy 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 Remedy entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Remedy, 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 Remedy. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Windows Remedy Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Remedy Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Remedy Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Remedy
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Windows Remedy
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Remedy
Remove Windows Remedy 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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