VirusProtect Removal Guide
Do you know what VirusProtect is?
DESCRIPTION
VirusProtect, or VirProtect, is a rogue anti-spyware program which downloads and installs itself onto your PC through a Trojan called Zlob. VirusProtect will use deceptive advertising tactics to mislead you into buying the full version of the program.
Zlob Trojan can be found bundled in video codecs used to view video files, especially with adult content. If you agree to install a video codec from a questionable website, you’re also agreeing to have a trojan installed that modifies your web browser, adds a fake security alert icon on your Windows desktop, and pops up fake security messages urging you to install rogue anti-spyware programs like VirusProtect.
If you click on the fake security message, the trojan downloads and installs VirusProtect. VirusProtect will scan your computer and show exaggerated or false reports in order to scare you into paying for the program. Once the scan is completed, another warning message pops up that provides a link that directs you to a pre-defined website to purchase VirusProtect for $49.
Do not confuse VirusProtect with VirusProtect Pro. VirusProtect and VirusProtect Pro are two different versions of rogue anti-spyware programs. VirusProtect is known to be a clone of Antivirgear.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Do not click on VirusProtect fake security messages.
VIRUSPROTECT OVERVIEW
Name: VirusProtect v.3.8
Type: Rogue Anti-spyware program
Size: 1818624 bytes
MD5: %program_files%\VirusProtect\7ffe0f3cb476f7f52372c7c5b0ad23db
VirusProtect 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 Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. VirusProtect manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that VirusProtect will be removed completely. So read the VirusProtect 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 Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall VirusProtect v.3.8 if found.
- To stop VirusProtect 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 processes:
VirusProtect 3.8.exeFor each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- To Unregister VirusProtect DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these VirusProtect DLLs:
ryxrho.dll
vpccw.dll
gusur.dll
fftktmk.dllTo locate the VirusProtect DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type VirusProtect and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the VirusProtect 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 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 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 VirusProtect Directories.
To find VirusProtect directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following AntiVirGear directories:
VirusProtect 3.8Right-click on the AntiVirGear 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 VirusProtect icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the VirusProtect manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your VirusProtect 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 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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