Windows Tools Patch

Windows Tools Patch is part of a group of clones of the FakeVimes family that were released in early 2012. While FakeVimes and its clones have been around since 2009, the batch that includes such malware as Windows Tools Patch is being distributed with several browser hijacking Trojans and the ZeroAccess rootkit. This makes this recent batch of clones much more dangerous than previous iterations of the FakeVimes. Most of the time, removing Windows Tools Patch and its clones will require the help of an anti-rootkit tool. This is because the rootkit linked to Windows Tools Patch will allow this malware infection to reside in a file system inaccessible to most anti-virus programs without a specialized anti-rootkit utility. Malware associated with Windows Tools Patch will also attempt to disable all security software that Windows Tools Patch finds installed on the victim's computer system. Because of this, it is essential to deal with a Windows Tools Patch infection immediately.

Among Windows Tools Patch multiple clones are 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.

How the Windows Tools Patch Scam Works

The same basic scam associated with FakeVimes has not changed since 2009, despite any updates to the interface and additional associated malware that Windows Tools Patch brings. Criminals use Windows Tools Patch to convince their victims that their computer is infected with malware (which is true, but not the malware that Windows Tools Patch supposedly detects) and that Windows Tools Patch is a reliable security program that can remove this nonexistent malware (this is not true, since Windows Tools Patch is a malware infection itself).

At every turn, the victim will be prompted to visit Windows Tools Patch's website where the victim will then be asked for their credit card information. Since Windows Tools Patch is a scam, ESG PC security analysts strongly advise against entering this information or paying heed to the Windows Tools Patch scam in any way. If you have already made the mistake of letting the criminals behind Windows Tools Patch have your credit card information, you can be sure that it will not be used for your benefit. Fortunately, most credit card companies and banks will allow you to waive the charges and report Windows Tools Patch as a fraud if you act quickly and report the scam immediately. In the future, it is advisable to accept advice on your computer system's health from a reputable, well-established anti-malware manufacturer.