Windows Passport Utility

Windows Passport Utility is a rogue system optimization application which is created to look like a real security program. This is the usual tactics of rogue antispyware, as the main goal of its creators is quick financial gain. The new threat belongs to a huge group of rogues which make up the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials fraud. Other rogues in this family include Windows Process Regulator, Windows Power Expansion, Windows Defence Center, and so on.

One of the ways for Windows Passport Utility to enter your computer is through spam email. Spam email is sent out randomly, and you can either get a message from an unknown sender or from your acquaintance. That is not to say that your friends are sending computer threats to you, simply their accounts might be hacked and used for the malware distribution. The point is that Windows Passport Utility is very good at slithering into your computer unawares, so it is always a good thing to check whether you have been infected already. For that we recommend to use the suggested malware scanner.

Warning!
Name: firefox.exe
Name: c:\program files\firefox\firefox.exe
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.

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

Aside from blocking .exe files from running and slowing down your internet connection, Windows Passport Utility also has other ways to make its stay in your computer longer. These rogues have the ability to block your desktop. You will not be allowed to access your taskbar or your icons, unless you follow these instructions to get your desktop back:

1. Restart your computer and wait for it to load, until there is rogue’s application on your screen. Click the “OK” button to make it disappear.
2. The rogue will initiate a fake system scan. When it is done, you will see another application. Click the “OK” button again.
3. Close the notification by clicking on the red “X” at the right top of it.
4. It will vanish and you will have your desktop back.

Windows Passport Utility is there in your computer to make you pay for a service that does not exist. You need to keep your credit card number to yourself; otherwise you will be robbed to the very last cent. Take care of your security and destroy Windows Passport Utility as fast as you can. It is possible to do it manually, but you are not sure of your computing skills, you can always use a reliable malware remover.