Windows Simple Protector (WindowsSimpleProtector) Virus Removal Guide
Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10
Windows Simple Protector, also known as WindowsSimpleProtector, is a new fake security application which was recently released in March 2023; Windows Simple Protector is one of many similar fake antivirus programs which is being released daily. The last released programs which are similar to Windows Simple Protector are Windows Background Protector and Windows Lowlevel Solution. Windows Simple Protector claims to offer a variety of services including System Security, Privacy, System Utilities, System Information, Media Tools, and Internet Security. Overall, it seems to be offering a variety of services which would be similar to a complete antivirus suite. Windows Simple Protector (most real antivirus program don’t do this) displays in the right hand area of the program system information such as the name of processing unit, the speed of the processing unit, and the operating system of the computer. Windows Simple 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 which has been downloaded while visiting a website; the fake alert will prompt the user to download Windows Simple Protector to remove the virus. When the user pushes “OK” on the alert, it generally will then download Windows Simple Protector onto the user’s computer. Windows Simple Protector attempts to look legitimate by making itself look like the legitimate Microsoft Security Essentials program. The probable goal of doing so is to hopefully trick the user into purchasing the fake program. Windows Simple Protector comes from a family of fake antivirus programs which attempt to look like Microsoft Security Essentials. Windows Simple Protector is similar in functionality to ThinkPoint and CleanThis. Windows Simple Protector main executable is generally a series of random letters.
Below is our recommended removal tool for Windows Simple 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 Simple Protector with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Windows Simple Protector, try using Process Explorer.
Windows Simple 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 Simple Protector may also create these warnings in an attempt to make it look legitimate. Some of these warnings which are created by Windows Simple 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.”
These 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 Simple Protector free version. Please register your Windows Simple Protector 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.”
It is recommended to use safe mode when removing the virus because Windows Simple 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 Simple Protector can be removed by using the
View Windows Simple Protector Files
View Windows Simple Protector Keys
Common symptoms and characteristics of Windows Simple Protector and other rogue security programs include:
1. Windows Simple Protector is generally installed without user permission.
2. Windows Simple 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 Simple Protector since the viruses are similar.
Manual Windows Simple Protector Removal – In order to manually remove Windows Simple Protector, the processes associated with Windows Simple 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 Simple Protector entered the computer.
Important: Before attempting to manually remove Windows Simple 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 Simple Protector. However, please use discretion since these specific comments pertain to other fake antivirus programs.
Stop Windows Simple Protector Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Simple Protector Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\[random letters].exe
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\[random letters].exe
Remove Windows Simple Protector Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Windows Simple Protector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Windows Simple Protector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Simple Protector
Remove Windows Simple Protector 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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