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WinSpywareProtect Removal Guide

WinSpywareProtect Description

WinSpywareProtect, or Win Spyware Protect, is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to scare you into purchasing WinSpywareProtect's full version. WinSpywareProtect 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 that pop up on your Taskbar. WinSpywareProtect warning messages claim that your computer is infected with dangerous parasites in an attempt to trick you into purchasing WinSpywareProtect's commercial version. In addition, WinSpywareProtect may generate annoying popup advertisements that may cause unstable system performance. WinSpywareProtect program can be difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.

How can I Detect WinSpywareProtect?

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

WinSpywareProtect Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with WinSpywareProtect? To safely & quickly detect WinSpywareProtect, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects WinSpywareProtect on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove WinSpywareProtect and other malware threats.

WinSpywareProtect Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "WinSpywareProtect" 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 "WinSpywareProtect", 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 WinSpywareProtect in the following manual removal steps.
5. "WinSpywareProtect" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\SecuriSoft SARL\WinSpywareProtect %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\Adsl Software Ltd\WinSpywareProtect %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\ADSL Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect %AllUserProfile%\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect %ProgramFiles%\WinSpywareProtect %AppData%\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove WinSpywareProtect 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 "WinSpywareProtect" process by name.
3. Select the "WinSpywareProtect" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "WinSpywareProtect" processes files:
5. wspwprtc.exe wspwprtct.exe wsplauncher.exe winspywareprotect.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove WinSpywareProtect 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 "WinSpywareProtect" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "WinSpywareProtect" registry entries:
5. SecuriSoft SARL\WinSpywareProtect Adsl Software Ltd\WinSpywareProtect Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\WinSpywareProtect_is1 Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect TacOnlyOne C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\WinSpywareProtect\WinSpywareProtect.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\WinSpywareProtect.exe C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\program.ini C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\program.id C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\BASE\vbase.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\WinSpywareProtect.exe %UserProfile%\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\program.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\LOG\[TIMESTAMP].log %UserProfile%\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\BASE\vbase.dat %ProgramFiles%\WinSpywareProtect\WSPLauncher.exe %ProgramFiles%\WinSpywareProtect\unins000.exe %ProgramFiles%\WinSpywareProtect\unins000.dat
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister WinSpywareProtect 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 WinSpywareProtect DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where WinSpywareProtect DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "WinSpywareProtect" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u WinSpywareProtect.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "WinSpywareProtect" DLL files:
5. %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\iehelper.dll winspywareprotect.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other WinSpywareProtect 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 "WinSpywareProtect" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "WinSpywareProtect" processes files:
9. wspwprtc.exe wspwprtct.exe WinSpywareProtect WinSpywareProtect (ver. 5.1) wsplauncher.exe winspywareprotect.lnk winspywareprotect.exe winspywareprotect.dll %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\iehelper.dll
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WinSpywareProtect Recommendation

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

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

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

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

WinSpywareProtect Technical Details

The following WinSpywareProtect components and their MD5s:

More WinSpywareProtect Resources

What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

WinSpywareProtect is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

Think you have WinSpywareProtect? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect WinSpywareProtect on your PC.

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WinSpywareProtect Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from WinSpywareProtect 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 WinSpywareProtect 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 WinSpywareProtect automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove WinSpywareProtect 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 WinSpywareProtect from infecting your computer.

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

Since new WinSpywareProtect 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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WinSpywareProtect Screenshots

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

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