My brother-in-law mistakenly downloaded this virus software from http://www.virusprotectpro.com/. There is an icon in my quick launch that flashes and says "system has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer. Click the icon to get rid of unwanted spyware by downloading an up to date anti-spyware solution".
1. When I went to remove the program it does not exist!
2. The website does not provide un-install.
3. I tried to use System Restore and it will not allow me to restore!
4. Help!!!
2007-08-21 03:46:03 · 11 answers · asked by Mike Jones 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Virus Protect Pro is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software. Virus Protect ro usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Zlob.Trojan, Virus or fake software. Virus Protect Pro will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the Paid Version of Virus.
My personal sugession is to download www.superantispyware.com and scan with it. It is free and will do the job first time round
2007-08-21 03:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dana LN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, everything sounds alright, except it's possible you have a corrupt download. No big deal.
But, try this:
Right-click My Computer, select Explore.
Select Local Disk C:, then, Program Files. You should see the program listed there.
Double-click on the Program file. Expanded, you should see a file saying, "Uninstall" or "Unwise," which will be a .exe file.
Run it.
If you get bogged down or don't find these files(!), you'll probably want to find a registry editor program. I know WinUtilities can fix it. Right now, I'm running Registry Mechanic 6.0 that I haven't tested yet, because I haven't had many registry issues lately. But I'm sure it can handle it as well.
2007-08-21 04:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by PastorBobby 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A quick Google search took me to http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic98219.html which has more information as wel as a link to a program to remove it.
If you want a good Anti Spyware program try http://spywareterminator.com and for an anti virus try http://activevirusshield.com
2007-08-21 03:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by carbonize 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
buddy, this type of virus protection softwares are virus-like but they dont harm ur pc. but if u want to remove it then u can have to go to registery. This type of software act directly from registry... if u are using windows operating system then go to start-> run ->
2007-08-21 04:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mihir Upendra Modi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok it sounds like you went t the control panel and tried to remove the program from add remove programs icon.If not try that first.Next step alternate click icon click properties,go to the GENERAL TAB, Look for location and you should see something like C:\documents settings \.Well C: is usually your hardrive and the rest are files or folders. the Uninstall or program should be somewhere in there.To start looking go to MY COMPUTER,click open then go to whatever drive location says its in most cases c:\. and go through files or folders according to location.
2007-08-21 04:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by JUAN 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best thing to do in this case is to google with a question on how to remove this adware and most likely you will find answers or other who have the same problem and the fix. It sounds like it has added itself to your registry and will need help deleting it's values. Good luck.
2007-08-21 03:59:37 · answer #6 · answered by dadknows 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I HATE add/remove programs! it never gives you all of the programs that are installed. try this, it is not a scam, it is very efficient, and it has a whole ton of very usefull tools built-in. just... don't ust the Junk Scanner. it tends to read files as junk that are not junk, like the Registry, and user.temp files
2007-08-21 03:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can get free downloads to rid your computer but it is better to buy the software that blocks and cures viruses as they are released on line.It is another expense but worth it for ease of use and peace of mind
2016-05-18 23:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dam smart downloading a fraud anti-virus.
Try to clean it up with
http://free.grisoft.com/
Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware.
2007-08-21 03:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by ReignOfComputer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Kaspersky or NOD32.
2007-08-21 03:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by Karz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋