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Windows Custom Safety

Windows Custom Safety

Windows Custom Safety is another delightful fake Safety client infection. The idea behind infections of this nature is to trick the user into purchasing the software to remove the fake infections it purports to have found. It does this by making it difficult for users to run any programs to remove the infection and interfering with the computer’s ability to access the internet. In doing so, it can also corrupt your browser’s search settings.

How Did I get infected with Windows Custom Safety?

Generally speaking infections of this nature get into your computer through what’s known as a drive-by-download. Essentially, malicious code is inserted into a legitimate website which forces a download and install of the infection in the background.

How Much Damage is Windows Custom Safety Doing?

The only real problem this infection causes are the pop-ups you’ll see all over your screen as soon as it gets into the computer, making it difficult to remove the infection or use the computer. These shouldn’t cause any lasting damage beyond that to your state of mind, and once the infection is out and you’ve run a full virus scan, they shouldn’t make a repeat appearance.

Windows Custom Safety

Windows Custom Safety



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How to Remove Windows Custom Safety?

The article will go over three main methods to remove Windows Custom Safety.

1. Use Anti-virus software (Note you may need to follow the manual guide to start so you can install a client.)

2. Hire an expert ( We Recommend http://www.pcninja.com. This is a remote computer repair company)

3. Remove this threat yourself following our manual removal guide.

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Windows Custom Safety Manual Removal Procedures

Step 1. If you are unable to run any executable programs at all this may be from the virus changing your registry settings. If this is the case you may need to use this patch. It is only for Windows 7 computers. Download Win 7 Fix exe Issue here.

Step 2. You need to stop and delete the main .exe file that is running Windows
Custom Safety.

You should be able to locate this file at

  • c:\users\[username]\AppData\local\Protector-[random3 chars].exe

Keep in mind that the USERNAME will be your user name

The file is called sdw.exe. Expect this name to change over time. however if you watch the above video it shows you a few tips for recognizing the file.

Once you locate the file you will need to re-name the file. To do this you can right click on the file named and select “Re-name”. Name it whatever you want. Once done re-start your computer. Next time you boot up the virus should not be running. Now you should be able to delete the file name.

At this time you should run a full virus scan. We Recommend Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. However you can use any client you trust the most. To see a list of other clients we recommend check out our Anti-virus Reviews section.

Windows Custom Safety Registry Removal Procedures

We don’t recommend any inexperienced users make any changes to the Windows registry with this infection. The registry is an especially sensitive area of the operating system where it is far too easy to make a mistake. Furthermore, this infection doesn’t cause any damage to the registry that shouldn’t be automatically repairable with a good antivirus program. You might also want to employ a registry repair utility such as PC Heath Advisor, which you can download here: PC Health Advisor Here to clean out the registry and scan for other malware. You can also read all or registry cleaner reviews

Windows Custom Safety Directories:

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

  • c:\users\[username]\AppData\local\Protector-[random3 chars].exe

If you require advanced help or just want an expert to remove the virus than use this computer repair service. The charge is under a hundred bucks and they can often get started right away. These are real experts when it comes to malware and virus removal.

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