Spyware Techie

Do you know what Viruswebprotect.com is?

DESCRIPTION

Viruswebprotect.com is a browser hijacker that may render your web browser unusable by taking it over. Viruswebprotect.com is a dirty website that pushes fake anti-spyware software. Viruswebprotect.com displays annoying popups and alert messages on your computer stating that you are infected with spyware.

Type: Virus
Infection Length: 138,293 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (all versions), 2003, Windows XP (all service packs)
Systems Not Affected: DOS, EPOC, Linux, Macintosh, Novell Netware, OS/2, UNIX
Technical details: 1. Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows.
2. Adds values to registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MNACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
3. Scans the hard drive for .exe files and infects any executable files.
Searches for passwords/information, which it may send to a remote attacker.
Recomendations [SIC]: Click “OK” to download officially approved security software.
Always keep your patch levels up-to-date.

Non-techie terms: Viruswebprotect.com is installed onto your system through the Downloader.Affiliase Trojan. The Downloader.Affiliase Trojan is usually downloaded and installed through a video codec download or P2P website. Viruswebprotect.com and any associated website such as PureSafetyHere.com were created by hackers to take your hard earned money. Do not under any circumstances purchase Viruswebprotect.com or any programs advertised on PureSafetyHere.com.

Viruswebprotect.com 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Viruswebprotect.com Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Viruswebprotect.com manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Viruswebprotect.com will be removed completely. So read the Viruswebprotect.com 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.

1. Uninstall Viruswebprotect.com Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Viruswebprotect.com if found.

Right-click on the Viruswebprotect.com folder and select Delete.

A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Viruswebprotect.com and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Viruswebprotect.com could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

2. To remove Viruswebprotect.com icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Viruswebprotect.com manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Viruswebprotect.com 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 Viruswebprotect.com will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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