Title: Windows Work Catalyst
Also known as: WindowsWorkCatalyst

Remove Windows Work Catalyst
Removal instructions

 
Severity scale:Windows Work Catalyst severity is 64  (64 / 100)
 

Windows Work Catalyst is a fake security program that is promoted via fake scanners and Trojans. It imitates system check and states that your computer in infected with viruses and malware. In order to remove the supposedly found infection and remove viruses you have to pay for a full version of Windows Work Catalyst. Of course, you shouldn't do that because this program is a scam. Fake scan results is a method to scare you into purchasing the program. You should remove Windows Work Catalyst from your computer manually or use an automatic removal tool below. 

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Potential Threat Details
Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click 'show details' to learn more.

System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.

Windows Work Catalyst will constantly display fake security alerts stating that your computer in infected with malicious software. It will rate major components of your system by given scores. They are usually very low. Once installed, Windows Work Catalyst will prompt you to start your computer in protected mode to ensure that your computer is properly protected against possible attacks and malware. As you can see, Windows Work Catalyst is nothing more but a scam. It displays fake security alerts and error messages to make you think that your computer in infected. Then it prompts to pay for a full version of the program to clean up the computer. Do not buy. Instead, use our removal instructions below to remove Windows Work Catalyst from the system as soon as possible.



Automatic Windows Work Catalyst removal:

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SpyHunter is recommended remover to uninstall Windows Work Catalyst. You should confirm using free trial that it detects current version of parasite.

Note: Tested and Confirmed means that we have tested spyware remover with multiple versions of Windows Work Catalyst and got the best results. There might be updated or modified version of particular parasite that require manual killing of parasite process or an update. In such case try other removers in the line.

Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

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Windows Work Catalyst manual removal:

Kill processes:
[random].exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\afwserv.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore "DisableSR " = '1'
Delete files:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\[random].exe
Phone Support to remove Windows Work Catalyst
Phone Support to remove Windows Work Catalyst

QR code for Windows Work Catalyst removal instructions:

Windows Work Catalyst qrcode
QR is short for Quick Response. They can be read quickly by the mobile phones. QR codes can store more data than standard barcodes, including url links, geo coordinates, and text.

The reason we add QR code to the website is that parasites like Windows Work Catalyst are really hard to remove on infected computer. you can quicly scan the QR code with your mobile device and have manual removal instructions to uninstall Windows Work Catalyst right in your pocket.

Simply use the QR scanner and read removal instructions from mobile device.

SYMPTOMS OF rogue antispyware INFECTION

Rogue AntiSpyware virus enters your PC without your consent or using some sort of social engineering trick. Fake scanner pages, malicious mail attachments or system vulnerabilities are often used. 

Virus has a single goal: to gain money. Like other rogue anti-spyware applications, it will try to convince you that your system is infected with multiple parasites: trojans, adware, or other rogues. Typically, rogues do not provide enough detail about infections detected or show fake results. Rogue anti-spyware like Windows Work Catalyst will not clean any actual infections for free.

Most of the parasites of this type do not have parasite detection engine thus every warning they show is a random one. If you see persistent popups or alerts, you can safely discard them. 

You should never pay for Rogue Anti-spyware application like Windows Work Catalyst as it funds development of other computer parasites.

Information added: 2011-05-13 16:13:02
Information updated: 2011-05-13 16:13:02

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