Windows Sleek Performance
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Windows Sleek Performance is another rogueware that originates from the FakeVimes family of rogue anti-spyware programs. It is a fake security program that does nothing to fix virus issues or restore normal PC functions. A clone of Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Recovery Series, Windows Safety Module and many others, Windows Sleek Performance, attempts to appear as a sleek and sophisticated scanning application, to convince you of potential threats in your computer and buy software that will fix the alleged issues. In reality, however, Windows Sleek performance is a rogue security program that does not have the functionality to report genuine PC issues. It is no more than a scam designed and developed to have you reveal financial information and make a purchase.
How Do You Make Your PC Vulnerable to Windows Sleek Performance?
Windows Sleek Performance operates mainly through unreliable scans that do nothing in terms of detecting real threats and infections. But, how does this fake anti-spyware application press its way into your PC, without your knowledge? PC security researchers have the answer, and they say the process is quite simple, given that most types of rogueware do not bother to ask permission before downloading its application into any computer. It may be spread through websites hacked by Trojans, which seek to find vulnerable programs in any PC so as to install Windows Sleek Performance stealthily. Furthermore, it may also employ questionable websites that appear to scan your PC using fraudulent anti-spyware scanners. These websites will then proceed to ask you to download Windows Sleek Performance to deal with the reported infections.
Unfortunately, there is nothing reliable or competent about Windows Sleek Performance, and the best way to deal with it is to either disregard it or remove it automatically once it has infected your PC.
Dealing with Windows Sleek Performance
After Windows Sleek Performance installs itself, it will quickly run a scan every time you launch Windows. It will display 'potential threats' found in your PC, further specified according to their names and level of alerts. The scan result will also display recommendations on either fixing the issues or removing the infections altogether. While the scans may appear to convince at first glance, Windows Sleek Performance is a hoax. It runs the scans for one thing only – to make you pay for a licensed version that will not accomplish anything or give you any practical return for your money. If truth be told, these supposed infections and threats are the actual doings of Windows Sleek Performance, meant to deceive you and possibly millions of other PC users across continents.
During occasions that you come across any website inviting you for a free Windows Sleek Performance scan and download, do not click on the scan or download button. Don't give in to the persuasions of this rogue security program once it has already been downloaded. It will not delete the infections or give your PC the optimization it needs. You will need legitimate, licensed software to remove Windows Sleek Performance permanently. To ensure the sleek performance of your PC, do not install, download or pay for Windows Sleek Performance.
To check your computer for Windows Sleek Performance, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting Windows Sleek Performance and other threats. If you detect the presence of Windows Sleek Performance on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of Windows Sleek Performance.
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Detection of Windows Sleek Performance (Recommended)
Windows Sleek Performance is difficult to detect and remove. Windows Sleek Performance is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. Windows Sleek Performance, 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 Sleek Performance and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a Windows Sleek Performance scan/check to successfully detect all Windows Sleek Performance files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove Windows Sleek Performance, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove Windows Sleek Performance or follow the Windows Sleek Performance manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with Windows Sleek Performance. Windows Sleek Performance can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing Windows Sleek Performance 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 Sleek Performance on your system. Windows Sleek Performance 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 Sleek Performance, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect Windows Sleek Performance and other common Spyware infections. After detection of Windows Sleek Performance, the next advised step is to remove Windows Sleek Performance with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
Windows Sleek Performance 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 Sleek Performance from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
Windows Sleek Performance, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. Windows Sleek Performance 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 Sleek Performance, 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 Sleek Performance and other types of spyware.
Remove Windows Sleek Performance manually
Another method to remove Windows Sleek Performance is to manually delete Windows Sleek Performance files in your system. Detect and remove the following Windows Sleek Performance files:
Processes
- %AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
DLLs
- %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
Other Files
- %AppData%\result.db
- %AppData%\W34r34mt5h21ef.dat
- %Desktop%\Windows Sleek Performance.lnk
- %CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Sleek Performance.lnk
Registry Keys
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Win
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ASProtect
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net" = "2012-5-6_2"
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "UID" = "ungklgkqft"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\rscdwld.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\belt.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\netspyhunter-1.2.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\iface.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\winstart.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tcm.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\alertsvc.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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