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Virus Protector (VirusProtector) Manual Removal Instructions

by Sarah on March 10, 2010


Use the following instructions to remove Virus Protector:

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Feel free to print this Virus Protector manual removal guide.

Virus Protector is a rogue anti-spyware, it could hijack your internet settings and prevent you from downloading a reputable anti-malware application.

So, we will try to remove this parasite in Safe Mode.

Restart your computer in “Safe Mode with Networking”


  1. Restart your computer.
  2. before Windows launches, press “F8″ key constantly.
  3. Use the arrow keys to select a Safe Mode with Networking option, and then press ENTER.

Download Virus Protector Remover


  1. Always in safe mode with networking, go online
  2. Download Virus Protector Remover from our recommended automatic spyware remover
    (go to http://spyware-removal-guide.net/10/recommended-automatic-spyware-remover/)
  3. Execute and install our selected anti-malware application.

Scan your computer for Virus Protector


  1. Always in safe mode with networking, (if needed, restart your computer in safe mode with networking again)
  2. First, check for malware database updates, having the latest version will ensure the success of this Virus Protector removal process:
  3. Go to the scanner tab and Perform a Quick Scan:
  4. Wait for the confirmation message

Remove Virus Protector from your system


  1. In the Scan results window, click on Remove Selected:
  2. Wait for the confirmation message “All selected Items removed successfully“, then click OK
  3. Finally, restart your computer in normal mode
  4. Virus Protector files and folders


    Virus Protector creates the following processes:

    [random].exe

    Virus Protector creates the following files and folders:

    [random].dll
    [random].exe

    Virus Protector creates the following registry entries:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Virus Protector”

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