How to remove Simple Malware Protector

Simple Malware Protector – a worthless tool seeking to trick you into spending money

Simple Malware Protector is a potentially unwanted program^[1] (PUP) falsely advertised as a useful tool. Ads claim that this software will protect your PC against malware, fix Registry and other system-related issues. It does no such thing. After scanning your device with this rogue tool, you will be shown greatly exaggerated results. And the only way to fix all issues at once is by buying the product's licensed version.

Please do no such thing. Simple Malware Protector generates false-positive results to scare (convince) you that the tool is actually useful and that you should buy it. Please note that there's nothing wrong with your computer apart from having this PUP installed on it.

Having such rogue system tools on your device will only slow it down, irritate you by showing misleading notifications, and push to install other PUPs. This article explains how similar tools operate, how they're spread, their risks, and of course, removal options.

There is a lot of fake anti-malware detectors or system optimizers circulating the internet, including OnrymSpeedup, PC HelpSoft Driver Updater, K9-PCFixer, etc. They're not malicious as they don't have any infections within them, but people can still call them viruses due to their misleading functions.

Hence Simple Malware Protector virus shouldn't be used by anyone. This software is developed to show non-existent system issues, including problems with the Windows Registry and fake system infection alerts, such as Trojans,^[2] keyloggers, and so on.

None of the detections by Simple Malware Protector are true. That's a trick used by the software developers to convince you that there's a lot of issues with your device and that the only tool capable of resolving them is theirs. Please don't fall for these deceptions and don't buy the licensed version.

If you do, you will be stuck with a potentially unwanted program that will only diminish your PC performance and try to push other worthless apps to fix other imaginary system problems. Save your hard-earned money for software that is actually worth it. Simple Malware Protector cannot live up to its claims.

There would be nothing wrong if you installed this rogue system tool as its advertising campaign is reasonably well-executed and thorough. But we still recommend our readers remove Simple Malware Protector and look for a trustworthy and proper anti-malware tool that will safeguard their passageways on the internet.

Cybersecurity experts from Zondervirus.nl^[3] highly recommend downloading free apps like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. These free security tools can properly protect your computer from various infections and be used for Simple Malware Protector removal.

To ensure that your device runs smoothly and no irregularities such as BSoDs, freezing, lag, and alike happen, we advise using a powerful all-in-one FortectIntego system optimizer. This system diagnostics tool will find actual system inconsistencies and repair them. Simple Malware Protector cannot do so even when you for the full version of the tool, so eliminate the PUA as soon as possible.

Attentiveness to new software installation might help evade PUPs

If, after installing new software, you see additional apps that you have no clue how they got on your device, it's because you rushed through installation and, most likely, installed software from a bundle. Potentially unwanted program developers use this technique to spread their worthless products.

Software bundles are usually downloaded from third-party software vendors, but app developers sometimes offer them too. That's why the only sure way to avoid PUPs traveling in a bundle is to stay attentive when installing any new software. 

You have to choose the Custom or Advanced installation mode and manually remove ticks from all the untrustworthy, unwanted programs preselected for installation. If you're unsure about any of the offered apps, either google them or search if we didn't list them as PUPs.

Remove Simple Malware Protector virus with anti-malware software to make sure no residual files are left behind

Simple Malware Protector isn't a malicious computer program, but it is worthless. It does nothing as it's advertised. It will diminish your device performance, show pop-ups with false-positive virus detections, and push its useless licensed version, which will do absolutely no good either.

Therefore you should remove Simple Malware Protector or don't install it in the first place. You can swiftly eliminate any unwanted program with all of its components by scanning your device with a trustworthy anti-malware tool. A proper AV engine won't let you install such PUPs, block shady sites, and protect your device from hazardous infections.

After Simple Malware Protector removal, you should check if the potentially unwanted program didn't edit your Registry and other core system files and settings. You can do that by running system diagnostics with proper time-proven system repair tools.