Remove SpyProtector. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: SpyProtector
Also known as: Spy Protector
Type: Malware
Severity scale:SpyProtector severity is 87  (87 / 100)
 
SpyProtector is another online fraud trying to gain money by pretending to be an anti-spyware. Many people interested in computer security may easily fall for Spy Protector scam because it is promoted as great security tool. It is advertised through pop-up advertisements on malicious websites. The pop-ups inform people about various infections found on a computer although SpyProtector isn’t capable of accessing a machine from the web. It is a trick to lure people into downloading the program. Spy Protector may also be installed by trojans.

When SpyProtector in already installed on board a computer, it loads plenty of pop-ups and demand paying for the services. This program provides no useful services; it simply displays falsified security reports and redirects web browser to a website which sells SpyProtector copies. Avoid downloading SpyProtector and don’t trust spyprotector.org! The website may look legitimate, but it’s a trap. $49.95 or $79.95 is way too much for keeping malware on your computer. Remove this threat as soon as possible; otherwise you will lose control of your computer due to SpyProtector activities.


Related files: bookmarks-2008-10-19.html, install.exe, shellex.dll, srcss.exe, parent.lock, bookmarks-2, SC_Base_new.dat, SC_Config.ini, Spy Protector.lnk, Purchase License.url, Support Page.url

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

SpyProtector snapshot:
SpyProtector removal

Automatic SpyProtector removal:

remover for SpyProtector

SpyProtector manual removal:

Kill processes:
install.exe srcss.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SpyProtector
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Spy Protector
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{107A1D63-2EAA-4694-8ABA-EC209C630D83}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{CBE202A6-3B75-4189-B161-9B4DF370BEE9}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Spy Protector
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Spy Protector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\srcss.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{CBE202A6-3B75-4189-B161-9B4DF370BEE9}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Spy Protector"
Unregister DLLs:
shellex.dll

Delete files:
install.exe shellex.dll srcss.exe parent.lock bookmarks-2008-10-19.html SC_Base_new.dat SC_Config.ini Spy Protector.lnk Purchase License.url Spy Protector.lnk Support Page.url
Delete directories:
c:\Program Files\Spy Protector
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Spy Protector

Other programs to remove SpyProtector:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 20/10/08
Information updated: 06/05/09

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