Windows Performance Catalyst is a malicious virus removal program that will need to be removed for you computer to tun properly.
Windows Performance Catalyst is classified as a rogue security application. It claims to be a true program but is actually a fake virus removal program. The Windows Performance Catalyst virus will take over your computer and use mis-information to trick you into buying the program. The virus is spread through malicious and hacked websites. Windows Performance Catalyst will try and fool the end user into purchasing it with the promisse that it will deliver a fix
Windows Performance Catalyst is installed without the user’s consent upon visiting a site that has been compromised. Once installed , the program will appear in a file on the computer’s C drive. Windows Performance Catalyst then uses fake information and security alerts to convince the user that their computer is infected. Windows Performance Catalyst tells you that it will fully protect the computer against these threats. Users then buy Windows Performance Catalyst with the assumption that is is going to help them out.
Once installed, Windows Performance Catalyst begins automatically upon computer startup. Windows Performance Catalyst will then run a scan on the computer and give fake alerts, claiming that viruses have been detected. These messages are fake and are designed to social engineer the user that the computer is truly threatened. Windows Performance Catalyst will shut down all programs the user attempts to open and run. Web browsing will also not be possible because it will shut down Internet Explorer and other web browsers. These warnings tell the user the computer is under attack by a dangerous virus and that purchasing Windows Performance Catalyst is the only way to solve the problem. DO NOT PURCHASE WINDOWS PERFORMANCE CATALYST!!
Windows Performance Catalyst malware should be removed in Safe Mode with Networking. To start you machine in safe mode and stop Windows Performance Catalyst Virus from running, tap the F8 key repeatedly upon system boot up. After the menu comes up, choose the Safe Mode with Networking option. Then run the removal tool or follow Windows Performance Catalyst spyware manual removal steps below.
Automatic Windows Performance Catalyst Virus Removal:
Windows Performance Catalyst Virus manual removal guide:
Delete Windows Performance Catalyst files: (Learn ho to remove Windows Performance Catalyst virus files here. )
%appdata%\npswf32.dll
%appdata%\Inspector-[rnd].exe
%desktopdir%\Windows Performance Catalyst.lnk
%commonprograms%\Windows Performance Catalyst.lnk
Delete Windows Performance Catalyst registry entries: (Learn how to remove Windows Performance Catalyst malware registry entries here.)
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run!Inspector
