StorageProtector Removal Guide
Do you know what StorageProtector is?
DESCRIPTION
StorageProtector is a rogue anti-spyware program that may display fake warning messages and run a false malware detection in order to make you believe you’re machine is infected with spyware. StorageProtector’s deceptive advertising tactics are only an attempt to mislead you into buying the full version of the program. StorageProtector may install onto your machine through a Trojan that poses as a fake video codecs used to view porn videos.
Once StorageProtector finishes scanning you computer, it will report false positives and message will appear that prompts you to click the button to download the recommended software to remove the alleged spyware. That way you’re persuaded to buy the StorageProtector program.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Do not download free video codecs from questionable websites. You’re only asking for trouble and the Trojan infection, as well as StorageProtector, can be difficult to remove.
StorageProtector Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
StorageProtector Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. StorageProtector manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that StorageProtector will be removed completely. So read the StorageProtector 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 StorageProtector Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall StorageProtector if found. - To stop StorageProtector 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 StorageProtector processes:
transpaid.exe
StorageProtector.lnk
Uninstall StorageProtector.lnk
strpmon.exe
setup_en[1].exe
setup.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister StorageProtector DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these StorageProtector DLLs:
There are no dll's.
To locate the StorageProtector DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type StorageProtector and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the StorageProtector 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 StorageProtector 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 StorageProtector 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 StorageProtector Directories.
To find StorageProtector directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following StorageProtector directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the StorageProtector folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder StorageProtector and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting StorageProtector could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove StorageProtector icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the StorageProtector manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your StorageProtector problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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i didn’t download and install storage protector , but i’ve got the messages only and some bugs , and i have 2 icons on the desktop : windows update an help and support center
Same problem here.
I am thinking of installing the thing and then remove it.
Any thoughts??
Same problem here. How did you solve this problem? I am unable to install Smithfraudfix to my computer. If I go manually, I can`t find those files required to delete
i didn’t download and install storage protector , but i’ve got the messages only and some bugs , and i have 2 icons on the desktop : windows update an help and support center. What can i do;
I can’t remove it, when doing the smithfraudfix method – it never completes the removal of old files and doesn’t reboot its self after removing the reg filles
and when I do it manually all the things listed aren’t on my hard drive BUT IT KEEPS ON COMING BACK AAGH
any help would be appreciated
Ditto to everything everyone else said. I’m having the same issues and when it gives the buggy program message my PC begins to freeze.
I think that they have a newer version of StorageProtector that’s why we could’nt remove it!
Hey all, I was in the same boat. I ended up downloading a program called combofix.exe … if you google it there is info about it on a few sites, especially in relation to this whole StorageProtector thing. The program does warn you that it can technically mess up your computer if interrupted, etc, so be sure to do NOTHING, not even moving the mouse, after you start it. However, I ran it and now I don’t have those two icons popping up anymore!!! I was sooooo happy when it was fixed.
combofix.exe seems to work. Smithfraudfix did nothing I’m afraid. This is a pretty serious virus and it seems to be spreading like wildfire. I have no idea where it came from. Weird thing is that it’s my wife’s laptop that got infected. She uses this for work and only ever browes ‘legit’ sites.
Be afraid….very afraid
I couldnt get combofix running. Windows said it was not an win32 program. what should I do?
Try not to run specialised tools without assistance, however, did ComboFix actually finish running? If so, attach the C:\ComboFix.txt log file. I’m don’t know what problems you actually were having after running it.
You may download Kaspersky and run the program which should have removed some of the problems. This will enable you to re-install HijackThis, AVG Spyware and Combofix and go through the removal techniqes which you were unable to access previously. This should solve your problem.
I found and remove storageprotector with Symantec antivirus, any other programs didn’t help me.
I had to reformat and start again – its the quickest option where storage protector is concerned