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HomeHome Spyware DatabaseSpyware Database VirusProtect Removal Guide"VirusProtect Removal Guide"

VirusProtect Removal Guide

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VirusProtect Description

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VirusProtect, or VirusProtect v.3.8, is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to scare you into purchasing VirusProtect's full version with misleading warning messages that pop up on your Taskbar. VirusProtect is usually downloaded and installed via ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer from an adult site. Once you're infected, the Zlob Trojan will display misleading warning messages. VirusProtect warning messages claim that your computer is infected with dangerous parasites in an attempt to trick you into purchasing VirusProtect's commercial version. In addition, VirusProtect may generate annoying popup advertisements that may cause unstable system performance. VirusProtect is known to be a clone of AntiVirGear and VirusProtect Pro.
Disclaimer:

  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers VirusProtect.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of VirusProtect.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of VirusProtect 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 VirusProtect.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of VirusProtect, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate VirusProtect off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect VirusProtect?

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

VirusProtect Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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VirusProtect Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of VirusProtect manual removal instructions and VirusProtect components listed to help you remove VirusProtect 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 VirusProtect.

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

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "VirusProtect" 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 "VirusProtect", 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 VirusProtect in the following manual removal steps.
  5. "VirusProtect" files can be found in the directory path(s):

  6. Read more about How to Find VirusProtect with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove VirusProtect 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 "VirusProtect" process by name.
  3. Select the "VirusProtect" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "VirusProtect" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill VirusProtect Processes

Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove VirusProtect 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 "VirusProtect" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
  4. Locate and delete "VirusProtect" registry entries:

  5. Read more about How to Remove VirusProtect Registry Entries

Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister VirusProtect 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 VirusProtect DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where VirusProtect DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "VirusProtect" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u VirusProtect.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "VirusProtect" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove VirusProtect DLL Files

Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other VirusProtect 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 "VirusProtect" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "VirusProtect" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

VirusProtect Recommendation

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

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


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

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

VirusProtect Technical Details

The following VirusProtect components and their MD5s:

File NameFile SizeMD5
VirusProtect 3.8.exe18186247ffe0f3cb476f7f52372c7c5b0ad23db
rldyt.dll1280062728d0a4f0a1efa716e05ec70737310
VIRUSPROTECT 3.8.EXE18186242d4ef13d8104e6115a2e1bba7ddb5610
ymmzwd.dll128009636e2ce404d4f5d6328c157b16b5475
pmspl.dll22067254ca821fe5e76bcdcbd499fb07d8f098
vtssp.dll336480246c924947c9fea4428d8c84694571d4
ecxwp.dll128007a329404de21925daacbbbee093ff6dc
emlkdvo.dll1720322d164719eca76cc5ae639af18652af37
qhcvdw.dll133129d51df368526b5595f2fd93460c63b1f
moywh.dll128000b6a599ed71db9fcd5e3a8f805bf8149
wygomd.dll1280067617f63d9830e4a1d529b917da12eeb
ivrllc.dll12800bf7bb745aedd97079c09c34cad990113
VirusProtect_3.9.exe1765376387404b0bed2641505dcd79a838a604d
pmspl.dll242176b8f18ac046b70917a31bbd512bac0485
wowlze.dll1280004d655d046980e0edca47497577ae963
bdzzzcl.dll12800020f090af370a598aa364ad41e0b9dd7
emlkdvo.dll1679364f310e461711adcf450faa0f8d76d67e
svxmhpz.dll133125cefc423204e3972d486a3e2b543ffe9
VirusProtect 3.8.exe18186249fee3c104c96ab567e84b9f56d3731a5
uglgs.dll128005ed372498dc3723538c55cfcef30905f
monem.dll1280042946f6598ab398ab316038e380d8232
pmspl.dll231424b7fd405e749ce49f536d32d97927202d
pmspl.dll22323276464171be3137d186ff53fd2f986918
tvtpwp.dll12800a0fae0632097c90a291f7bffb962e5d7
emlkdvo.dll2007044a2d38314c2737094a1216d20dfc58e7
fsehfcu.dll13312acf0ee0c6d8ad7b7cb1d8d11b7343c3d
ucmbegr.dll128009aed222181a2aa2e4da2859d870aaa9e
chzbi.dll128005ee82158796ba6bbc35c8e80efd42742
wxinptv.dll12800b311cd7890bc953988792878fb34da7f
VirusProtect 3.9.exe156876870d785e089ba2e1d37c15fc86d731bb2
pmspl.dll22323239034c522e3509eefe5aab30fe0c279b
ncrjf.dll1280035ee0e53ad58ea369471f60a7d41e044
emlkdvo.dll16793616b1c2992ae3684d6d386ad2db2ba831
vrp_setup[1].exe3265318bde473274555362952d3524584f8c46e


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What is Trojans?


VirusProtect is a type of Trojans.

Trojans install themselves secretly and quietly onto your computer, most often by the simple downloading of email attachments (usually .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans gain complete control over your system after installation, and with that may delete files, steal passwords, change your system settings, and monitor your computer acitivity.

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VirusProtect Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from VirusProtect 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 VirusProtect 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 VirusProtect automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove VirusProtect and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

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 VirusProtect from infecting your computer.

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

Since new VirusProtect 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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VirusProtect Screenshots


View VirusProtect screenshots below and see for yourself how VirusProtect looks like. Learn how to recognize VirusProtect when it infects your machine.

(click on VirusProtect image to enlarge)

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Publication Date

Tue Nov 13 2007 14:10:08 EST

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