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Windows Simple Protector is a new fake Windows utility tool which infects your computer and pretends to find various problems that need to be attended to. The fake scan by Windows Simple Protector reports virus infections, registry errors and system slowdown. When you accept to fix the alledged issues, Windows Simple Protector sends you to their payment page where it tries to sell you the full version of this fake tool. Below you can find Windows Simple Protector removal instructions.
Typical messages received on computers infected with Windows Simple Protector are:
Warning! Security Alert
Potentially harmful software is detected. To enable the security mode and remove harmful software it is recommended to perform a cleanup. Options are Deny, Enable Protection.
System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click 'show details' to learn more.
Windows Simple Protector is a trojan so do not expect it to come with an uninstaller. In order to make it that much harder for you to remove it, Windows Simple Protector blocks and disables your programs including your anti-virus. In order to remove Windows Simple Protector, you need to work around its blocking ability as follows:
In Windows, click on Start and select Run. Type 'shell:appdata' without the quotes. This will open your Application Data folder.
Locate any executable file with a random name, example jdnqlid.exe (this file will be located directly in the Application Data folder). Right-click this file and choose 'delete'. Make sure that you do not open any sub folders of Application Data, stay in the main folder.
Bookmark this page, you may need to refer back to it after computer restart (see next step).
After you successfully delete the above file, restart your computer.
Once you are able to delete the above file and restart your computer, you should be able to run your own anti-virus program to remove Windows Simple Protector. Update your existing anti-virus program and run a full system scan to remove Windows Simple Protector.
If your anti-virus in unable to pick up the infection, or if you have any trouble with the above steps, you can download this tool which can work around Windows Simple Protector' blocking abilities and remove it.
