winpc antivirus causing big problems?

Question

i have the winpc antivirus virus and when i search the internet on how to get rid of it, the answer is always download this software bla bla bla, ive tried it but the problem im getting is that the virus wont let me load any virus software or even start up the ones i have, sometimes it starts to scan and just freezes half way through, my system restore freezes on the last step aswell, i have tried goin down the registry route but when i restarted my computer it was there agian, anybody got any ideas?

Answer 1

According to BleepingComputer.com you will need to use a clean computer to download MALWAREBYTES anti-malware program from www.malwarebytes.org and copy it to a flash drive or CD. Then transfer the install file to the infected computer and run.



Occasionally you will not be able to run this program without being in SAFE MODE. To get there, reboot your computer and tap the F8 key, repeatedly until a menu comes up. You want to choose SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING.



If you still are unable to run this program, you may need to RENAME the downloaded file to something like HELP.EXE before you transfer it to the infected computer or you may be able to RUN the program directly from the flash drive.



Additional info on this infection from bleepingcomputer.com:



This is a new rogue anti-spyware program. Like its predecessors, this program is installed and advertised through the use of Trojans that display fake security alerts on your computer. These security alerts state that your computer is infected and that you should click on them in order to download software that will protect you. Once you click on these alerts, the Trojan will automatically download and install the program on your computer.



This program has only one purpose and that is to trick you into thinking you are infected so that you purchase it. Please ignore any warnings that this program may display and instead use the free program below to remove this program and any associated malware.



HTH!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Winpc is not an anti-virus but is Malware designed to look like an anti-virus but allows hackers to look at all your files. Download superantispyware or Spybot Search and Destroy (both are free) and both can get rid of this Malware. If you want a good free anti-virus then download AVIRA,AVAST or AVG. Any of these will prevent winpc from attacking again. Also download a good firewall like Zonealarm and a spywareblocker like Spywareblaster which prevents dodgy sites loading false software in the first place

Answer 4

Hi, as with all fake anti-virus scams removal is relatively straightforward but the product itself will have made things more difficult for you. The removal process requires that you remove some entries in your registry and also delete files from your system. The following link has specific Manual Deletion details so you don't need to download anything.



http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-winpc-antivirus.html

Answer 5

Download Malwarebytes, save it to a memory pen, then start your PC in safe mode, install malwarebytes, then run a scan and that will remove the virus.

Answer 6

I don't think so. It depends upon person to person. If both consider minor problems a major one then definitely confusion arises. If both be open minded, reliable to each other, love each other then no problem will arise. Now the question is how be open minded & optimistic, this depends upon the homely atmosphere of both & the existing condition of both before marriage. Now the conclusion come out that wisdom is required from both sides to consider the minor problems & disappointments a daily routine which everyone will have to tackle with wisdom & knowledge.

Answer 7

Start the computer in safe mode with networking with the help of f8 function key then download and run smitfraudfix from http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe (Note: run number 2 ,3 and 5)



Then You need to download and install malwarebytes from http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-An... after install malware bytes scann your system with malwarebytes .after complete scanning click on “show result” select all the boxes if not select ed then click “remove selected” after remove click on “exit”



I believe that your problem will be resolve after follow the given steps











You can manually remove Winpc to follow the following steps



1: Stop winpc defender process



Press “Alt+Ctrl+Delete“, then click on “Task Manager“. You can also launch the Task Manager instantly if you press Ctrl + Shift + ESC simultaneously. This is much easier than accessing it from Ctrl + Alt + Delete or the taskbar. It works for both Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Go to process tab ,Select the process “WinPCDefender.exe “ then click on “End Process“.





2: The associated files to be deleted are listed below:

%UserProfile%\Desktop\Launch WinPC Defender.lnk

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\delwdef2008.bat

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\[Random Name].tmp

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\data.dat

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\FwHookDrv.sys

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\HOSTS.hst

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\Manual.url

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\options.xml

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\reserve.dat

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\rules

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\Rules.txt

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\siren.wav

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\Support.url

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\svo.scf

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\temp

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\Uninstall.exe

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\Uninstall_st_st_.exe

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\vfile

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\WDefDemo.exe

%Program Files%\WinPC Defender\Web.url

%WINDOWS%\ieocx.dll





3: The related registry entries to be removed are as follows:



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Wi... PCDefender

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinPCDefen...

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinPC Defender

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{96ad72e4-2e2b...

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEocxApp.IEocx

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IEocxApp.IEocx.1

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{4B66E1DF-...

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{9692BE2F-...

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{A54DC52D-7A...

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\... Helper Objects\{96ad72e4-2e2b-4ffc-a5bb-279c271...

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don’t load “scui.cpl”

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don’t load “wscui.cpl”

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\W... “sysav”

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\... “Content”

Answer 8

I had this. Download this and it will be removed from your PC for good



http://majorgeeks.com/SmitFraudFix__d5986.html

Answer 9

delete win pc antivirus manually: http://www.spywarevoid.com/remove-winpc-antivirus-win-pc-antivirus-removal.html

this way you don't have to download a thing.