WinXProtector Removal Guide
Do you know what WinXProtector is?
DESCRIPTION
WinXProtector is a dangerous rogue anti-spyware program that uses its catchy name and deceiving tactics to fool computers user into thinking that WinXProtector is a legitimate spyware removal tool. WinXProtector prompts erroneous scan results to further scare computer users in hopes that they will ultimately purchase the full version of WinXProtector.
WinXProtector digs even deeper using illicit tactics such as using common file names or programs like Minesweeper’s file winmine.exe to mask the infection. Before WinXProtector starts its own game of deviation it may install without your knowledge or permission, and the only way you know you have WinXProtector is when you are greeted with a popup or system alert.
In non-techie terms: WinXProtector is very similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs using the same trickery to get you to purchase the full version of WinXProtector. WinXProtector has it’s own website, WinXProtector.com, which promotes the WinXProtector program. Do not under any circumstances purchase or download WinXProtector. WinXProtector is a waste of time and money. WinXProtector serves no good purpose.
Aliases: WinXProtector, Winx Protector, WinXProtector.com
WinXProtector Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
WinXProtector Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinXProtector manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinXProtector will be removed completely. So read the WinXProtector removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall WinXProtector Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinXProtector if found. - To stop WinXProtector processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these WinXProtector processes:
Start WinXProtector.lnk
WinXProtector.exe
WinXProtector.lnk
WinXProtector Uninstall.lnk
install_3966_MHwwfHx8fHx8fA_[1].exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister WinXProtector DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these WinXProtector DLLs:
There are no dll's.
To locate the WinXProtector DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type WinXProtector and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the WinXProtector DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister WinXProtector registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these WinXProtector registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove WinXProtector Directories.
To find WinXProtector directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following WinXProtector directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the WinXProtector folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder WinXProtector and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting WinXProtector could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove WinXProtector icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the WinXProtector manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your WinXProtector problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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