Windows Antivirus Release
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Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 15 |
| First Seen: | August 8, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | January 8, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Windows Antivirus Release Image
Windows Antivirus Release is a fake anti-spyware application that pretends to scan your computer and find viruses on your system that are absolutely false. Windows Antivirus Release is another member of the FakeVimes family and has countless clones. Windows Antivirus Release attempts to persuade you into purchasing its 'full version' to remove these supposed malware infections. Windows Antivirus Release uses intentional false positives to scare affected PC users that their computers have been infected with numerous security threats. In some cases, the falsified threats are Trojan infections that advertise or even directly install Windows Antivirus Release.
Windows Antivirus Release invades your computer system as a Trojan or a tricky download, and once installed it immediately starts displaying fake pop-up alerts to frighten you that your PC is at risk. The truth is that your computer has been compromised, but the main problem is Windows Antivirus Release itself. ESG's malware analysts highly recommend you not to believe anything related to Windows Antivirus Release and purchase this malware application. It is highly recommended to remove Windows Antivirus Release scam program from the infected PC as quickly as possible after detection.
The numerous rogue security programs that use the same misleading tactic of Windows Antivirus Release include Virus Melt, Presto TuneUp, Fast Antivirus 2009, Extra Antivirus, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, PC Live Guard, Live PC Care, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus, Smart Security, Windows Protection Suite, Windows Work Catalyst.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Windows Antivirus Release
Windows Antivirus Release Video
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File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Protector-afnq.exe | 960f698531cd8d92298e4e61f1bd0e1b | 1 |
| 2. | %AppData%\Protector-[rnd].exe |
Registry Details
Messages
The following messages associated with Windows Antivirus Release were found:
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Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
Internet Explorer C:program filesinternet exploreriexpolre.exe C:program filesinternet exploreriexpolre.exe is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server. Recommended: Please click "Prevent attack" button to prevent all attacks and protect your PC |
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Warning! Virus Detected
Threat Detected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent Security Risk: Infected File: regedit.exe Description: Programs classified as Trojan download and install new versions of malicious programs, including Trojans and AdWare, on victim computers. Recommended: Please click "remove All" button to erase all infected files and protect your PC |
