Windows Daily Adviser
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Windows Daily Adviser is a fake anti-spyware program associated with the same type of malware developed by FakeVimes. While it presents itself as anti-virus software, it is actually a fraudulent application that does not carry out a legitimate computer scan. Windows Daily Adviser will either generate fake warnings about virus infiltrations or forcefully compromise a PC system to convince the user that a licensed version of the rogue anti-virus tool is the only possible solution.
Nothing Advisable about Windows Daily Adviser
There is nothing advisable about Windows Daily Adviser, and this is clear with the way that it operates and delivers its tactics. Presumably a clone of Windows High-End Protection, Windows Safety Module and other rogue security programs that make use of the reputable Windows label, Windows Daily Adviser is a fake application that installs itself into any PC through one of two ways. The infection can take place once a user visits a hacked website, or after the user clicks on a fake anti-malware scanner online. After its installation, Windows Daily Adviser will not cease to provide unsolicited advice about virus warnings and Registry errors, as a way to mislead the user into obtaining the only workable solution – pay for the full version of Windows Daily Adviser.
How Windows Daily Adviser Compromises your PC
Simply put, Windows Daily Adviser is an attempt to compromise the stability of a computer system and make the PC user pay up for a fake anti-spyware program. It is a clear design aimed at manipulating PC users and robbing them of their money. Malware analysts have uncovered the many strategies that Windows Daily Adviser use in order to take over an infected computer. One of these tactics include controlling the Windows Task Manager and Registry Editor so that when a PC user attempts to launch Windows Task Manager, the Advanced Security Center screen of Windows Daily Adviser will pop up in its place. The rogue anti-spyware program will run a scan and reveal that the computer is at risk of severe virus infections and system compromises.
More than these fake scans, moreover, Windows Daily Adviser is also known to display unjustifiable security alerts. These alerts usually range from common virus attacks to fake information of security risks. The unwary PC user may easily fall for these baseless warnings, and will be forced to obtain a paid version of Windows Daily Adviser.
Anyone who has already detected a Windows Daily Adviser should take the necessary steps in removing it. Simply ignoring the scans and alerts will disallow the crooks from getting to your money, but this will not eliminate the rogueware from your PC. Deleting Windows Daily Adviser should be done without delay, through the help of legitimate security software.
Windows Daily Adviser is clearly a scam, and the best way to deal with it is to obliterate it automatically. Do not heed the advice of Windows Daily Adviser. This rogue anti-virus application may even spread further and update itself if left in a computer system for far too long. Go for legitimate security software – nothing less – if you want to take care of Windows Daily Adviser as early as now.
To check your computer for Windows Daily Adviser, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting Windows Daily Adviser and other threats. If you detect the presence of Windows Daily Adviser on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of Windows Daily Adviser.
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Detection of Windows Daily Adviser (Recommended)
Windows Daily Adviser is difficult to detect and remove. Windows Daily Adviser is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. Windows Daily Adviser, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.
You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove Windows Daily Adviser and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a Windows Daily Adviser scan/check to successfully detect all Windows Daily Adviser files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove Windows Daily Adviser, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove Windows Daily Adviser or follow the Windows Daily Adviser manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with Windows Daily Adviser. Windows Daily Adviser can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing Windows Daily Adviser involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing Windows Daily Adviser on your system. Windows Daily Adviser installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.
If you think you may already be infected with Windows Daily Adviser, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect Windows Daily Adviser and other common Spyware infections. After detection of Windows Daily Adviser, the next advised step is to remove Windows Daily Adviser with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
Windows Daily Adviser may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of Windows Daily Adviser from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
Windows Daily Adviser, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. Windows Daily Adviser along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.
Install a good anti-spyware software
When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example Windows Daily Adviser, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect Windows Daily Adviser and other types of spyware.
Remove Windows Daily Adviser manually
Another method to remove Windows Daily Adviser is to manually delete Windows Daily Adviser files in your system. Detect and remove the following Windows Daily Adviser files:
Processes
- %AppData%\Protector-[random 3 characters].exe
- %AppData%\Protector-[random 4 characters].exe
DLLs
- %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
Other Files
- %AppData%\result.db
- %AppData%\W34r34mt5h21ef.dat
- %Desktop%\Windows Daily Adviser.lnk
- %CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Daily Adviser.lnk
Registry Keys
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Inspector %AppData%\Protector-[rnd].exe
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect 0
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\ID 4
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\UID [rnd]
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\net [date of installation]
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin 0
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\ConsentPromptBehaviorUser 0
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\EnableLUA 0
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AAWTray.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AAWTray.exe\Debugger svchost.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVCare.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVCare.exe\Debugger svchost.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVENGINE.EXE
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\AVENGINE.EXE\Debugger svchost.exe
External links
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If you believe your computer is infected with spyware, |
- McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
- How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
- Crimeware: Trojans & Spyware
- Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
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