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Protect yourself from VirusProtect Pro

While it may not be apparent on the surface, the Internet is a constant competition between hackers around the world; those who make viruses, adware, and spyware for a living, and the good guys who make software to recognize and stop the bad programs from taking over your computer. Unfortunately, it can be tough to tell the good programs from the difficult ones by the name, and in the case of VirusProtect Pro, you may not get what you expected.

What is VirusProtect Pro?

VirusProtect Pro is a program known as rogue anti-spyware. Rogue anti-spyware attempts to get you to download and purchase the full version of a program to fix the problems it suggests you have installed on your machine. They accomplish this goal by flooding your desktop with pop-up windows and computer scanning windows that tell you that your computer is infected with viruses, spyware, and malware. In almost all cases, these warnings and scans are not in any way, shape, or form accurate, so don't take them too seriously. Unfortunately, the only way to stop these pop-ups and scans from happening is if you remove this program entirely from your machine. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions.

What you might notice with VirusProtectPro

Rogue anti-spyware programs like VirusProtect Pro use several methods to attempt to entice you to download the full version of the program. The primary tool of the average rogue anti-spyware program is the pop-up window. What makes these pop-ups so difficult to ignore is the sheer volume of them, and the fact that they are designed to look exactly like the kind of warning notifications you get from Windows XP or Vista, or the kind you get from your average anti-virus program that is already on your computer.

Programs like VirusProtect Pro also use browser hijacks to accomplish their goals. A browser hijack happens when you point your browser in one direction, but it goes someplace else. This happens most often when people attempt to access their start page. They are often redirected to the home page for VirusProtect Pro, where they are greeted with a frightening message that their computer is at risk, and they need to pay for and download a full version of VirusProtect Pro right away to save their computer from thte listed viruses and malware.

Finally, you may notice a complete slow-down in the way your computer works. This is because programs like VirusProtect Pro run in the background of your machine from the time you turn your computer on to the time you turn it off. The only way to stop this from happening is to remove VirusProtectPro from your machine once and for all.

How did VirusProtectPro get there?

A program like VirusProtect Pro has several different ways of gaining access to your hard drive. The most common way is through a trial version of the software that you might have installed in an attempt to try out the program. You may also have come into contact with the program through a bundle of software that you recently installed. If you have recently installed a freeware or shareware program on your computer, there is a chance that VirusProtect Pro came with it. This is often done by freeware and shareware developers to help offset the cost of development and web hosting since their software alone doesn't cost the consumer anything. You might also have run into VirusProtect Pro through an email attachment. Never open email attachments that you aren't familiar with.

Removing VirusProtectPro

You can choose one of two options when it comes to removing this piece of software from your hard drive. You can download and install a trustworthy anti-spyware program like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes has free malware removal) to do the job for you. This is probably the best, and the easiest choice. There are hundreds of trustworthy programs out there. Talk to friends and family members about their anti-spyware solutions. Research each suggestion carefully, then choose the right program for you. Simply download, install, and scan your computer. VirusProtectPro removal will be automatic from there. Be sure to update and scan your computer on a regular basis to prevent other similar program from appearing on your machine.

On the other hand, you can attempt a manual removal of the offending program yourself. Please note that manual removals of programs can be very dangerous. You are not only going through your hard drive and deleting files that can't be brought back, but you will also be asked to change your system registry, which can have catastrophic results if not done correctly. It is highly recommended that you back-up every file on your computer before you attempt any kind of manual removal of a program, and that includes backing up your system registry, just in case.

First, stop the following system process:

VirusProtectPro.exe

Next, delete the following .dll files:

nuqjici.dll
xkrdk.dll
onwtj.dll
zpeolvh.dll
fyxkaah.dll

Now, delete the following registry keys:

43DF1CEE-70B3-4E2D-A740-4AC468786207
6AFB5B8E-ACFD-4489-91B3-DAA1388A31EC
E9817993-83FF-4343-B14E-6CDFB378B21D
815B01A0-BF97-41E9-ACF2-32B76F98A960
5CA1A9F6-10F8-4008-B884-755B25B6848A
F5D23930-23C6-440E-AB55-D019E1171539
50450F27-B90B-422B-A4C9-5EC5A5B78001
2C5B5226-045D-4A46-B4FC-228B0891FEEC
314120E4-5A05-492C-9BF2-22558CF0F202
3BF6C840-4D12-4FB5-88A2-E2BC03461DC2
42F16135-D0A4-43A2-990C-27FCABD9C19F
C5BF4465-5322-462F-B41F-459F649F3996
392D4A36-6ADF-4A99-A820-3014A53E62E3
314120E4-5A05-492C-9BF2-22558CF0F202
630CBF61-54CC-4AC3-97B0-D4071345807C
EDE2A2B4-B1CB-4BF8-93D1-154E49284A71
E4703CF2-7F82-4AD7-B317-8EC1CBC9B619
4D31CCA1-C42B-4796-851F-CA8ED4CD2A7E

Finally, delete the following files:

VirusProtectPro 3.3.lnk
Uninstall VirusProtectPro 3.3.lnk
VirusProtectPro 3.3.url
VirusProtectPro 3.3 Website.lnk

Removing VirusProtect Pro Automatically/Safely

For free automatic removal we recommend using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program is widely recommended by reputable third-party sites, so you can be reasonably confident of its ability to safely get rid of VirusProtect Pro and any hidden Trojans. As a precaution we recommend double checking your system with Spyware Doctor. This program requires paid registration to enable deletions, however it has a money back guaranteed and is the top of the line in malware removal. It should catch malware that evades Malwarebytes and block anything that tries to reinstal itself.

Remove VirusProtect Pro Now:

1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spyware Doctor  
2. Run Reimage PC Repair Online to check for malware damage and repair if required.
3. Run a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
4. Remove all the detected infections (free).
5. Run a scan with Spyware Doctor
6. Remove any remaining infections
7. Reboot and rescan with Spyware Doctor. Your computer should now be clean.

Important note: If Malwarebytes is blocked by malware then run Chameleon (Start Menu → All Programs → MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware → Tools → Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Chameleon). If you need further help removing VirusProtect Pro please email us at info@removeadware.com.au or call for personal assistance on toll-free number 888-655-3453, within the USA and Canada.

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