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ProtectionAssuree Removal Guide

Published by Allen on June 1, 2007 08:41 am under Spyware Help

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Do you know what ProtectionAssuree is?

DESCRIPTION

ProtectionAssuree is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to AVSystemCare. ProtectionAssuree is a French version of AVSystemCare which is a fake spyware removal tool. Both ProtectionAssuree and AVSystemCare are usually installed through a Trojan. ProtectionAssuree performs system scans displaying exaggerated scan results scaring users into purchasing the full version of ProtectionAssuree to removal the parasites it found. This is a scam. Do not purchase ProtectionAssuree or any related fake anti-spyware programs.

In non-techie terms: Spyware makers create programs like ProtectionAssuree to extort money from you. ProtectionAssuree does not detect spyware. ProtectionAssuree is the spyware you should avoid and not give out any personal information.

Aliases: Protection Assuree

ProtectionAssuree Automatic Removal Instructions

ProtectionAssuree Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. ProtectionAssuree manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that ProtectionAssuree will be removed completely. So read the ProtectionAssuree 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 ProtectionAssuree Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall ProtectionAssuree if found.
To stop ProtectionAssuree 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 ProtectionAssuree processes:
atf.exe
aviupd.exe
RTasks.exe

For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To Unregister ProtectionAssuree DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these ProtectionAssuree DLLs:
fdpzgi.dll
vmlwp.dll
UGaChk.dll
gtawclv.dll
khtbpdl.dll
cfqbw.dll
veptlh.dll
vjxwnn.dll

To locate the ProtectionAssuree DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type ProtectionAssuree and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the ProtectionAssuree 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 ProtectionAssuree 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 ProtectionAssuree registry keys:
```
55B49019-E69E-47FD-A67F-F28D83E5B695
C4514FE1-54AA-42f0-B212-BA8065206F8F
D961C9CA-59B3-46DD-9CEE-47714CFE2831
```
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 ProtectionAssuree Directories.
To find ProtectionAssuree directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following ProtectionAssuree directories:
C:\Programfiles\ProtectionAssuree

Right-click on the ProtectionAssuree folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove ProtectionAssuree icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the ProtectionAssuree manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your ProtectionAssuree problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that ProtectionAssuree will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

ProtectionAssuree Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions

ProtectionAssuree Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. ProtectionAssuree manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that the infection will be removed completely. So read the 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 ProtectionAssuree Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall the infection if found.
To stop ProtectionAssuree 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 processes:
There are no processes.
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To Unregister ProtectionAssuree DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these DLLs:
There are no dll's.

To locate the DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type ProtectionAssuree and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the 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 ProtectionAssuree 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 registry keys:
There are no 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 ProtectionAssuree Directories.
To find infection directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following directories:
There are no directories.

Right-click on the named folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the selected folder and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting a folder could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove ProtectionAssuree icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer