By Jim
Updated on Thursday, February 25th, 2010
The last thing Virus Protector will do is protect you from viruses. This is a dangerous piece of badware that you must quickly remove and stomp out! If your computer has suddenly become slower without you installing any additional programs, this is a clear indication you have this malware in your system. Virus Protector can also change your default homepage and create new desktop shortcuts on your PC.
The effects of malware like this can be disastrous and your loss might not be just your files and data. It can crash your system and cause major hardware problems for your computer. It might even introduce other viruses that can poison your PC even further.
Rogue software such as this are often distributed when downloading questionable files like free music or games. They are also transmitted through links in ads, spam emails and even on instant messages. It will look like a legitimate application and will show you a virus scan revealing some infections on your computer and offering to remove this if you upgrade to a full version. Do not pay for any upgrades it might offer you, you will not get anything in return except more viruses.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Virus Protector slow down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Virus Protector infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Virus Protector infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Virus Protector will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some Virus Protector infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Virus Protector Processes
Delete Virus Protector Files
c:\Documents and Settings\Bleeping\Application Data\[random characters].dll
c:\Documents and Settings\Bleeping\Local Settings\Temp\[random characters].exe
c:\Documents and Settings\Bleeping\Local Settings\Temp\[random characters].dll
c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\[random characters].exe
c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\[random characters].dll
c:\WINDOWS\[random characters].exe
c:\WINDOWS\[random characters].dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\[random characters].exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\[random characters].dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\[random characters].exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\[random characters].dll
Remove Virus Protector Registry Files
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows “LoadAppInit_DLLs” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows “AppInit_DLLs” = “[random characters].dll”
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal.
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