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How to remove Windows Error Correction?

March 7th, 2011

What is Windows Error Correction?

Windows Error Correction is a typical example of rogue anti-spyware that presents itself as legitimate security program while it’s not. Even more, together with Windows Debug System, Windows Efficiency Manager or Windows Performance Manager it hails from a huge family of rogue anti-spywares’ that all have the same design and uses identical ways to mislead computer users. If it happens for you to find Windows Error Correction installed on your computer, be sure that it was installed with a help of Trojan. It may be that your legitimate spyware removal tools haven’t been upgraded and Trojans used some security vulnerabilities. This dangerous rogue application should be removed as soon as possible because it may let more viruses inside and additionally leave your computer completely useless.

After being secretly installed without any user’s permission asked, Windows Error Correction virus trial version will also be set to start as soon as PC is rebooted. That’s because of some modifications made by the same Trojans that spread this scamware unnoticeably. Windows Error Correction will then start to interrupt its victims with fake alerts that announce numerous viruses detected. They will also be followed by scanners also reporting dangerous viruses found and then recommending purchasing and installing ‘licensed’ version. However, Windows Error Correction is useless and reports only the ones files that have nothing to do with real computer’s situation.  Here are some of warningsusers receive:

System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.

System component corrupted!
System reboot error has occurred due to lsass.exe system process failure.
This may be caused by severe malware infections.
Automatic restore of lsass.exe backup copy completed.
The correct system performance can not be resumed without eliminating the cause of lsass.exe corruption.

Warning!
Name: firefox.exe
Name: c:\program files\firefox\firefox.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

As you can see, by dropping its trojan horses on to the targeted Operating System, Windows Error Correction manages to reconfigure infected computer. Malware is capable to overwhelm the system and almost paralyze it, so make sure you remove Windows Error Correction as soon as you notice it. In other way this program will run at each startup displaying its phony security scanners that report malware detected. Please, ignore any alert generated by this scamware and don’t believe that registering its commercial version will help you to defend your PC. Please, get rid of Windows Error Correction as soon as possible and get a decent anti-spyware, Spyware Doctor or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to remove all rogue viruses.


Windows Error Correction is Extremely dangerous

arrow Windows Error Correction is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow Windows Error Correction may spread via Trojans
arrow Windows Error Correction may display fake security messages
arrow Windows Error Correction may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow Windows Error Correction may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow Windows Error Correction violates your privacy and compromises your security
Download Spyhunter
for Windows Error Correction detection

Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasite like Windows Error Correction and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Windows Error Correction screenshots


Windows Error Correction screenshot

Manual Windows Error Correction removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Windows Error Correction, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Windows Error Correction processes:
Remove these Windows Error Correction Registry Entries:
Remove these Windows Error Correction files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Windows Error Correction infected files and get help in Windows Error Correction removal by using free Spyhunter scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Windows Error Correction and similar threats.

Windows Error Correction is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Windows Error Correction can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Windows Error Correction trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Windows Error Correction offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Windows Error Correction does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Windows Error Correction, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Windows Error Correction, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Windows Error Correction, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as Windows Error Correction?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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