Title: ProtectPcs

Type: Rogue Antispyware

Remove ProtectPcs. Removal instructions

Also known as: Protect Pcs

Severity scale:

(67 / 100)

ProtectPcs is a rogue anti-spyware program, fake security software that imitates a system scan and reports false scan results just to scare you and make you think that your computer is infected with Trojans, worms and other viruses. This misleading application is basically just a rename of GuardPCs malware. Both programs look the same, only the name is different. Once installed, it will display fake security alerts or pop-ups and then inform you that you need to pay money to register the program if you want to remove found infections and system security threats, which of course do not even exist. Do not pay for this software and uninstall this malware form your computer upon detection using the removal guide below.

[Figure 1. ProtectPcs graphical user interface]

As usual, such fake programs display many warnings and notifications about serious security threats and privacy issues. ProtectPcs will also state that it has detected many critical spyware objects and that these objects can damage your critical files or expose private information. Of course, that's not true. This is just a part of whole scam. Besides, no matter what you decide to do, it will ask to pay for a full version of the program to protect your computer from malware and possible attacks from the Internet.

[Figure 2. ProtectPcs fake security alerts]

What is more, ProtectPcs will impersonate Windows Security Center (the fake one is called Security Center) and report that antivirus protection is turned off. Well, even if it is, ProtectPcs won't protect you from anything simply because it is and infection itself and should be removed from the system without doubts.

[Figure 3. Protect Pcs - fake security center]

As you can see, Protect Pcs is absolutely useless program. Do not purchase it and use the removal guide below to remove ProtectPcs from your PC as soon as possible. You can also download an automatic removal tool provided below. Please note that removal delay will only make the situation more complicated. If you have inadvertently purchased it, contact your credit card company and dispute the charges.

Related files: ProtectPcs.exe, [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe, Uninstall.exe, 10199virzs7a45.cpl, 1058zsp941a5.cpl, 107csza9se555.bin, 10075izus96.ocx, 10493wozm56c.bin, 10593sp9mzot654.bin, ProtectPcs.lnk, 1 ProtectPcs.lnk, 2 Homepage.lnk, 3 Uninstall.lnk

ProtectPcs properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic ProtectPcs removal:

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SpyHunter is recommended remover to uninstall ProtectPcs. You should confirm using free trial that it detects current version of parasite.

Note: Tested and Confirmed means that we have tested spyware remover with multiple versions of ProtectPcs and got the best results. There might be updated or modified version of particular parasite that require manual killing of parasite process or an update. In such case try other removers in the line.

Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

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ProtectPcs manual removal:

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Kill processes:
ProtectPcs.exe [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe uninstall.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ProtectPcs
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ProtectPcs
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ProtectPcs
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "ProtectPcs.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
ProtectPcs.exe [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe uninstall.exe 10199virzs7a45.cpl 1058zsp941a5.cpl 107csza9se555.bin 10075izus96.ocx 10493wozm56c.bin 10593sp9mzot654.bin ProtectPcs.lnk 1 ProtectPcs.lnk 2 Homepage.lnk 3 Uninstall.lnk

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Delete directories:
C:\Program Files\ProtectPcs Software
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\ProtectPcs

Information added: 2009-12-21 05:14:15
Information updated: 2011-05-08 01:05:34

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