Windows Antivirus Patrol virus

The Windows Antivirus Patrol virus is definite malware categorized as scareware and spyware (or rogue software in the FakeVimes family). Windows Antivirus Patrol is a fake and malicious Microsoft Windows Antivirus program that installs to a Microsoft Windows operating system with or without user consent in order perform fake scans, collect user information, and scam individuals into purchasing the fake product.

You need to remove Windows Antivirus Patrol if you find the program installed on your computer. It may cause many issues concerning the loss of computer functionality, which may restrict or destroy performance, and other issues relating to credit theft, extortion, and identity theft.

Windows Antivirus Patrol is a rogue Microsoft Windows Anti-Spyware and Antivirus program. This fake Antivirus performs fake registry and system scans that concludes with fraudulent scan results that often claims a large amount of issues are found (including trojans, etc.), in order to scare victims into purchasing or activating Windows Antivirus Patrol ultimate protection (etc.). DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ROGUE PRODUCT!

To protect it’s self from being eradicated the fake Windows Antivirus Patrol program will terminate legitimate programs used to remove it and will block access to legitimate and helpful websites including ours, botcrawl.com. It does this by displaying multiple alert messages and notifcations that claim the legitimate program has become infected with a computer virus or that the website visited is under a virus attack and may crash your system and that the legitimate program has been blocked from accessing the internet. An example of these message is detailed below:

Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC.
This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

The fake program also displays messages that claim the computer is infected or faces security issues. The messages displayed by the fake Windows Antivirus Patrol software should be ignored as they are fraudulent. These fake messages are meant to scare computer users into activating the fake Windows Antivirus Patrol Ultimate package.

Error
Trojan activity detected. System integrity at risk. 
Full system scan is highly recommended.

Error
System data security is at risk!
To prevent potential PC errors, run a full system scan.

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: xx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys
Your IP: 127.0.0.1

How does the Windows Antivirus Patrol virus get onto a computer?

Windows Antivirus Patrol can be manually and voluntarily downloaded from a variety of malicious locations; However, Windows Antivirus Patrol malware is known to install to a computer system without user consent and will often bundle with third-party downloadable content such as freeware, shareware, codecs, and torrents.

Windows Antivirus Patrol malware and related items may also download to a computer without user authorization via malicious advertisements, email spam, and compromised social media content. The fake Antivirus software or Anti-Breach is often present in exploit kits hidden on malicious websites.

1. Auto Windows Antivirus Patrol virus removal

Use the instructions below to automatically remove Windows Antivirus Patrol scareware and third-party malware.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

1. We highly recommend writing down the toll free number below in case you run into any issues or problems while following the instructions. Our techs will kindly assist you with any problems.

1-855-956-8140
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2. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

 

3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. If you are using the free version of Malwarebytes you will be prompted to update the database, make sure to do so.

4. On the first tab labeled “Scanner” select the Perform full scan option and click the Scan button to perform a full system scan. Malwarebytes will automatically detect malware infecting the computer system.

5. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer (the image below shows a file that is NOT selected) or click the Delete button to remove quarantined files.

CCleaner

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall stubborn and rogue Windows Antivirus Patrol software.

1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Patrols > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found. Something to look for might include the title “Antivirus Patrol.”

4. To automatically uninstall rogue Windows Antivirus Patrol software and unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and located software in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the programs as selected.

2. Manual Windows Antivirus Patrol virus removal

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall rogue Windows Antivirus Patrol software using generic removal procedures (if allowed), as well as third-party malware that may have installed alongside rogue Windows optimization software.

How to uninstall Windows Antivirus Patrol

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.

3. In the list of installed programs, search for Windows Antivirus Patrol scareware and other potentially unwanted software. Once located, double click the unwanted programs or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button.

Helpful links and additional solutions:

• How to remove System Doctor 2014 (Scareware)
• How to uninstall software using CCleaner by Piriform (Troubleshoot)
• How to restore Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista, 7)
• How to refresh/reset Microsoft Windows 8 Operating Systems