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Probot Removal Guide

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Probot Description

Probot is a commercial PC surveillance application that tracks user activity, records all keystrokes and captures screenshots. Gathered data can be encrypted and sent to a configurable e-mail address. Probot is not an actual spyware. However, all its functions can be easily used for malicious purposes, so the application is classified as malware. Probot comes with the uninstaller and must be manually installed. It runs on every Windows startup.

Disclaimer:

  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Probot.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Probot.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Probot and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of Probot.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Probot, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Probot off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Probot?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Probot by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Probot files, it's possible that Probot will reappear after reboot. Follow the Probot detection and removal methods below.

Probot Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Probot Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Probot manual removal instructions and Probot components listed to help you remove Probot from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Probot.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Probot Path

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Probot" file name(s).
  3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
  4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Probot", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Probot in the following manual removal steps.
    Read more about How to Find Probot with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Probot Processes

  1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
  2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Probot" process by name.
  3. Select the "Probot" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "Probot" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill Probot Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Probot Registry Values

  1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
  3. To delete "Probot" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "Probot" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove Probot Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Probot DLL Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
  2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Probot DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Probot DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "Probot" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Probot.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "Probot" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove Probot DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Probot Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
  3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
  4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
  5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
  6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
  7. Select the "Probot" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "Probot" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Probot Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Probot and automatically remove Probot as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Probot installed on your computer, check for Probot with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Probot and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Probot files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Probot and other malware threats.

To learn more on Probot, see our Probot resource section below.


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What is Spyware?


Probot is a type of Spyware.

Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.

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Probot Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from Probot and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Probot spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Probot automatically.

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Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Probot from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Probot files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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