Windows Emergency System (WindowsEmergencySystem) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Windows Emergency System, also known as WindowsEmergencySystem, is a new fake antivirus application which was introduced in mid-March 2023. Windows Emergency System claims to offer System Security, Privacy, System Utilities, System Information, Media Tools, and Internet Security. Windows Emergency System is a clone of previous fake antivirus programs; Windows Emergency System is a new version of Windows Remedy. The only main difference in the look of both fake antivirus programs is the name. Windows Emergency System attempts to look legitimate by making itself look like the legitimate Microsoft Security Essentials program. In doing so, it hopes to trick the user into purchasing the fake program since it may look like a legitimate program to the user. Windows Emergency System is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and Palladium Pro. Windows Emergency System main executable is generally a series of random letters; many fake antivirus programs now have filename changes which change from computer to computer. This is most likely done to make it harder for the user to find.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Windows Emergency System. 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 Emergency System with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Emergency System, try using Process Explorer.
Windows Emergency System, 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 Emergency System may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Emergency System 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.
Deny
Forbid the execution of potentially harmful software.
Enable Protection
Click to activate antivirus and remove all infections.”
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 Emergency System free version. Please register your Windows Emergency System version to be able to use all the functionalities.”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Emergency System 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 Emergency System can be removed by using the
View Windows Emergency System Files
View Windows Emergency System Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Emergency System and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Emergency System is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Emergency System 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 Emergency System since the viruses are similar.
Manual Windows Emergency System Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Emergency System, the processes associated with Windows Emergency System 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 Emergency System entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Emergency System, 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 Emergency System. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Windows Emergency System Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Emergency System Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Emergency System Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Emergency System
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Windows Emergency System
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Emergency System
Remove Windows Emergency System 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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