Windows Background Protector (WindowsBackgroundProtector) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Windows Background Protector, also known as WindowsBackgroundProtector, is a new fake security application which was released in March 2023; this specific fake security application was released roughly one day after Windows Lowlevel Solution, a similar clone of the software, was released. Windows Background Protector claims to offer a variety of services including System Security, Privacy, System Utilities, System Information, Media Tools, and Internet Security. Like many new fake antivirus programs, Windows Background Protector displays in the right hand area of the program system information such as the name of processing unit in the computer and the user’s operating system. Also similar to most other fake security programs, Windows Background Protector will display warnings such as system slowdown, unprotected privacy data, and internet connection loss on the program itself to scare the user into purchasing the program. Windows Background Protector is generally installed without user permission through the use of a trojan horse, which is downloaded while browsing the internet. The user is generally shown a fake system alert; when the user pushes “OK” on the alert, it generally will then download Windows Background Protector onto the user’s computer. Windows Background Protector is unique from other fake antivirus programs in that it 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 even through Microsoft Security Essentials is a free program. Windows Background Protector is a clone of previous fake antivirus programs; generally, most fake antivirus programs are clones of each other. Clone are generally created to make it harder to be found by removal software. Windows Background Protector is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and CleanThis. Windows Background Protector main executable is generally a series of random letters.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Windows Background Protector. 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 Background Protector with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Background Protector, try using Process Explorer.
Windows Background Protector, 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 Background Protector may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Background Protector 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 Background Protector free version. Please register your Windows Background Protector version to be able to use all the functionalities.”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Background Protector 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 Background Protector can be removed by using the
View Windows Background Protector Files
View Windows Background Protector Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Background Protector and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Background Protector is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Background Protector 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 Background Protector since the viruses are similar.
Manual Windows Background Protector Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Background Protector, the processes associated with Windows Background Protector 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 Background Protector entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Background Protector, 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 Background Protector. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Windows Background Protector Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Background Protector Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Background Protector Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Background Protector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Windows Background Protector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Background Protector
Remove Windows Background Protector Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
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