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Do you know what WinSpywareProtect is?

DESCRIPTION

WinSpywareProtect is a rogue anti-spyware program that we found to trick computer users into purchasing a potentially dangerous program. WinSpywareProtect strikes us as nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to fake software that takes your money in return for an application that does not live up to its name. WinSpywareProtect does not protect you against spyware nor remove spyware. The name WinSpywareProtect is deceiving just like the WinSpywareProtect software that you download and install.

WinSpywareProtect prompts users to purchase the licensed version of WinSpywareProtect through annoying popups and system alert messages. WinSpywareProtect.com is a website where WinSpywareProtect may come from through a free download. WinSpywareProtect.com is not a legitimate website to visit. WinSpywareProtect.com is not even registered to a company. We found out that WinSpywareProtect.com is registered to a private person which may be a hacker. The payment site for WinSpywareProtect uses Billingserviceonline.com which is used by other rogue applications online. We noticed that WinSpywareProtect never gives up with popup messages until WinSpywareProtect and its files are completely removed from your system.

In non-techie terms: WinSpywareProtect cannot be trusted even though it may be resemble the interface of legitimate spyware removal programs. WinSpywareProtect functions similar to other known rogue anti-spyware programs by displaying erroneous scan results. WinSpywareProtect.com is a website known to promote and sell the WinSpywareProtect program which should be avoided by all computer users. Do not purchase WinSpywareProtect or visit the WinSpywareProtect.com website under any circumstances.

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Aliases: WinSpywareProtect, Win Spyware Protect, WinSpywareProtect 5.1, WinSpywareProtect.com

WinSpywareProtect 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.

WinSpywareProtect Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinSpywareProtect manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinSpywareProtect will be removed completely. So read the WinSpywareProtect 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. To stop WinSpywareProtect 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 WinSpywareProtect processes:
   WinSpywareProtect.exe
   
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
2. Uninstall WinSpywareProtect Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinSpywareProtect if found.
3. 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.
4. Remove WinSpywareProtect Directories.
   To find WinSpywareProtect directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following WinSpywareProtect directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\WinSpywareProtect
   
   Right-click on the WinSpywareProtect 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.
5. To remove WinSpywareProtect icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

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

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