Emsisoft Malware Information

Name: Adware.Win32.WindowsCrucialScanner

Risk level: High Risk

Description:

Windows Crucial Scanner is a rogue scanner application. A rogue application tries to trick you by displaying false positive or misleading scan results report, which says that your computer has a problem, or infected with viruses or trojan, but you will not be able to fix it before you purchase.

Removal instructions for Adware WindowsCrucialScanner:

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Additional details on this malware:

Characteristics:

  • Shows misleading scan results.
  • Shows fake warning messages.
  • Shows fake security alerts.

Installation: Installed through EXE

Screenshots:

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Folders used:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\

Files used:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Crucial Scanner.lnk
    [873 Bytes] LNK File
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\Protector-lhix.exe
    [1964032 Bytes] EXE File
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\result.db
    [605 Bytes] DB File
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\Windows Crucial Scanner.lnk
    [833 Bytes] LNK File

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