VirusProtect Pro 3.3 Removal Guide
Do you know what VirusProtect Pro 3.3 is?
DESCRIPTION
VirusProtect Pro 3.3, or VirProtect, is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs itself onto your computer through a Trojan or web security holes. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 displays exaggerated security alerts in an attempt to scare you into purchasing the full VirusProtect Pro 3.3 program. VirusProtect Pro 3.3’s messages state that you are infected with spyware and that in order to solve your problem; you are supposed to download an up-to-date anti-spyware solution.
VirusProtect Pro 3.3 changes your desktop settings, hijacks the web browser and redirects you to unwanted web sites. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 launches itself on Windows startup and may also install other malicious files.
VirusProtect Pro 3.3 operates in the same manner as SpyDawn, SpyLocked, and VirusBurst.
Non-Techie terms: Spyware makers create programs like VirusProtect Pro 3.3 to extort money from you. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 does not detect spyware. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 is the spyware you should avoid and not give out any personal information.
VIRUSPROTECT PRO 3.3 OVERVIEW
Name: VirusProtect Pro 3.3 v.3.8
Type: Rogue Anti-spyware program
Size: 1794048 bytes
MD5: %program_files%\VirusProtect Pro 3.3\93f86d9a8208ef86d34db2c00b877d9c
VirusProtect Pro 3.3.com WHOIS Information:
Website IP Address: 64.28.186.68
Registration Service Provided By: ESTDOMAINS INC
Contact: +1.3027224217
Website: http://www.estdomains.com
Domain Name: VIRUSPROTECT PRO 3.3.COM
Registrant:
PrivacyProtect.org
Domain Admin (contact@privacyprotect.org)
P.O. Box 97
All Postal Mails Rejected, visit Privacyprotect.org
Moergestel
null,5066 ZH
NL
Tel. +45.36946676
Creation Date: 17-Oct-2007
Expiration Date: 17-Oct-2008
Domain servers in listed order:
ns4.sigmacode.biz
ns3.sigmacode.biz
ns2.sigmacode.biz
ns1.sigmacode.biz
VirusProtect Pro 3.3 Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
VirusProtect Pro 3.3 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that VirusProtect Pro 3.3 will be removed completely. So read the VirusProtect Pro 3.3 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 VirusProtect Pro 3.3 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall VirusProtect Pro 3.3 v.3.8 if found.
- To stop VirusProtect Pro 3.3 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 VirusProtect Pro 3.3 processes:
VirusProtectPro.exeFor each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- To Unregister VirusProtect Pro 3.3 DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these VirusProtect Pro 3.3 DLLs:
nuqjici.dll
xkrdk.dll
onwtj.dll
zpeolvh.dll
fyxkaah.dllTo locate the VirusProtect Pro 3.3 DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type VirusProtect Pro 3.3 and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the VirusProtect Pro 3.3 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 VirusProtect Pro 3.3 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 VirusProtect Pro 3.3 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.
- To remove VirusProtect Pro 3.3 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the VirusProtect Pro 3.3 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your VirusProtect Pro 3.3 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 VirusProtect Pro 3.3 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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