Free Windows Instant Scanner removal instructions

Rogue Antispyware:

Windows Instant Scanner is a fake antivirus program from "FakeVimes" family rogue applications. This is a malicious software which is created and distributed by Internet criminals who are making money from unsuspecting computer users. They Earning scheme is so simple - Scare user - get money. Windows Instant Scanner show fake scary messages that your computer is infected with various parasites. If user belies that, they provide a solution - pay money and you will be cured. Paying them does not remove the real virus. Real virus is Windows Instant Scanner itself which need to be removed instantly.

NOTE! manual removal of Windows Instant Scanner might be dangerous if not performed carefully. We recommend using an automatic remover -Spyware doctor which decreases risk of harming your PC.

Free manual removal instructions

NOTE! You need to have a lot of computer kmowledge to remove spyware properly from your personal computer. Main things you have to know is:
1. How to STOP running proccesses
2. How to unregister DLLs
3. How to remove files and Registry entries

Stop Windows Instant Scanner processes:

random.exe
Protector[xxx].exe

Unregister Windows Instant Scanner Dlls:

Remove Windows Instant Scanner files:

%StartMenu%\Programs\Windows PC Aid.lnk
%AppData%\Protector.exe (NOTE: this file may have various symbols at the end of it's name. Look for the similar file name pattern and remove it)
%AppData%\result.db
%Desktop%\Windows PC Aid.lnk

Remove Windows Instant Scanner registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashLogV.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\beagle.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\jedi.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msa.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ntvdm.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\rav7.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\spoler.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\vir-help.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\wupdt.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegedit" = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegistryTools" = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net

NOTE! manual removal of Windows Instant Scanner might be dangerous if not performed carefully. We recommend using an automatic remover -Spyware doctor which decreases risk of harming your PC.

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