Virus Protector (VirusProtector) Virus Removal Guide

Virus Protector

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

Virus Protector is a fake antivirus program. Virus Protector is one of many fake antivirus programs, which include XP Internet Security and Vista Guardian 2023. Virus Protector attempts to trick the user into thinking that it is a real program by creating fake virus scans and security center pop ups. Virus Protector is fake and doesn’t work.

Some pop ups created by Virus Protector include:

Virus Protector

“Spyware Alert! – Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your critical files and expose your private data on the Internet. Click here to register your copy of Virus Protector and remove spyware threats from your PC.”

Virus Protector

“Internet attack attempt detected – DDos attack”

“Bulk/Mass Mailing Process has detected! If you are not a spammer, you must stop it immediately!”

Common symptoms and characteristics of Virus Protector and other rogue security programs include:
1. Virus Protector is generally installed without user permission through a trojan horse.
2. Virus Protector uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Virus Protector website is unprofessional, with fake testimonials and fake awards.
4. The payment website for Virus Protector looks suspicious.
5. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.

Below is our recommended removal tool for Virus Protector. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.

If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with Virus Protector with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Virus Protector, try using Process Explorer.

Manual Virus Protector Removal – In order to manually remove Virus Protector, the processes associated with Virus Protector must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Virus Protector entered the computer.

Stop Virus Protector Processes (Learn How To Do This)
[random].exe

Remove Virus Protector Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random].exe

Remove Virus Protector Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Virus Protector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Virus Protector

Remove Virus Protector Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
[random].exe

Common Questions -
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3. What common symptoms show that my computer may be infected? (Click Here To View)
4. What is a rogue security application? (Click Here To View)
5. What are some antivirus and antispyware programs which I can use to remove viruses and spyware? (Click Here To View)

If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you need any help with any of the steps, please don’t hesitate to comment below. We recommend that you follow our safety tips so that you can keep your computer clean Please Click Here to View Our Safety Tips.

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3 Responses to “Virus Protector (VirusProtector) Virus Removal Guide”

Peter March 10th, 2024 at 10:14 am

Hi,
I have this very virus on my other computer. Problem is that the virus blocks me from doing anthing, so I can’t download these programs or run those commands that you suggest I do. Help me out please

Ernie March 11th, 2024 at 1:53 am

hello, I got this virus and it disables system restore as well as other functions. what can I do to get my computer back?

Giulio March 31st, 2023 at 6:18 pm

same problem here. The virus has blocked everything so I can not run any program to get rid of the virus.

Please help!!!!!!!!!

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