How to remove Online Protection Tool?
What is Online Protection Tool?
Online Protection Tool (also can be called as OnlineProtectionTool) is nothing else but a rogue anti-spyware which is guaranteed for PC users to be a useful program designed for keeping computers protected. In fact, nothing how OnlineProtectionTool is described is true. This program is a totally fake and detects invented viruses trying to make people scared. The main goals why this badware was invented are commercials only, so the ones that will be infected by Online Protection Tool will definitely be offered purchasing so called “full” its version.
Manipulative techniques applied by Online Protection Tool usually start with fabricated system scanners pretending to check infected computer for malware. Program will ensure its victims that hundreds of Trojans, worms, hijackers and other cyber threats are detected and will interrupt every five minutes into their browsing. What is more, Online Protection Tool is known to generate fake pop-up ads and security notifications either that also give the same misleading information, for example:
YOUR BROWSER IS UNDER THE THREAT OF INFECTION. Windows requires your permission to install online protection tool.
Your browser is run in unsafe mode. Running the protection mode will help you to keep your computer safe. Staying at the suspicious website is unsafe mode my lead to the loss of personal data and computer breakage. To run the web browser in protected mode windows requires installing the certified antivirus scanner software and online protection tool.
As a result, people usually become concerned about their infected “machines” and that’s what creators of this virus seek. Online Protection Tool is presented to be the only helpful solution for cleaning the system though in reality it is the only program which must be deleted. Keep in mind that Online Protection Tool does all these annoying activities trying to get you into paying for its “licensed” version! All its numerous pop-up ads urging to get the commercial version will last until you remove Online Protection Tool. Scan your machine for malware like this one and delete Online Protection Tool with all its associated data.
Online Protection Tool is Extremely dangerous
Online Protection Tool is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Online Protection Tool may spread via Trojans Online Protection Tool may display fake security messages Online Protection Tool may install additional spyware to your computer Online Protection Tool may repair its files, spread or update by itself Online Protection Tool violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Online Protection Tool detection
Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasite like Online Protection Tool and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Online Protection Tool screenshots
Manual Online Protection Tool removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Online Protection Tool, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyhunter or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Online Protection Tool infected files and get help in Online Protection Tool removal by using free Spyhunter scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Online Protection Tool and similar threats.
Online Protection Tool is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Online Protection Tool can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Online Protection Tool trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Online Protection Tool offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Online Protection Tool does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Online Protection Tool, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Online Protection Tool, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Online Protection Tool, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
This is JUNK. What this does is go in and resets your DNS servers to point to theirs – which causes the browser popup. What their DNS servers also do is block you from update.microsoft.com and other virus sites. Go and correct your DNS settings and all disappears. ALL OTHER STORIES/RESOLUTIONS ARE CRAP. IT’S A MALWARE COMPANY SCAM!!!!
Dr Smithers : wrong. It is impossible to change DNS without accessing PC or router. Thus there has to be a dormant infection somewhere: Trojan, maybe rootkit. Your “resolution” is just closing your eyes and not seeing real problem.
So how do you remove it, is there a fix?
THE FOLLOWING WORKS:
I first tried PC Tools Spyware Doctor but the virus blocks browsers from SD’s online updates so it was useless, so I thought. The virus also blocked Microsoft Automatic Updates as well as AVG Auto Updater.
Then I bought PC Tools Registry Mechanic… same problem, couldn’t update virus database definitions.
Finally I downloaded Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware, the free version, and after a couple of restarts it isolated the bad registry keys and I was able to run both Spyware Doctor, Reg Mechanic, AVG, and install the virus definitions dbase.
Now all is dandy and I’m a happy camper again…
My suggestion is to download and run Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware FIRST. Then use your standard virus scan to remove Online Protection Tool.
This is your solution guys.
Dr Smithers,
Thank you. I have been trying to update anti – virus/ malware removals to get rid of this program. Your solution works and is much eaiser than combo fix and all the other solutions other sites were giving out. Turing off the DNS allowed me to update and remove the program.
Thanks again
@Dr Smithers
For those that dont know how.
1. Right click network places -> properties
2. Right click on network connection -> properties
3. Scroll to TCP IP and click properties
4. Change the DNS Server back to your router
5. Update Malwares and Antivirus and do a complete scan
Thanks hale, the Malwarebyte’s free version worked great. In my case I had to shut down the computer and then restart it in Safe mode to be able to install Malwarebytes. First I tried in normal mode but it was impossible to access the install file. I also ran Malwarebyte’s scanner in safe mode and after a few minutes it was completed and I could remove all the bullshit.
Anti-MalwareBytes says it finds the redirect DNS programs AND the fake dialog box things, says it deletes them, then i rebooted and sure enuff it happened again, Anti-Mallwarebytes DOESNT WORK
JM: I would recommend using spyware doctor. Apparently malwarebytes can not detect Online PRotection Tool rogue fully in your case and its removal process is disabled. Free version of malwarebytes does not have real-time protection module activated, it might be the cause why removal on reboot fails.
@hale
To stop the popup from appearing, note the IP address of the popup (appears on the url line of the browser, most recent is 64.20.51.6 registered to interserver, Inc) bring up you blocker (ADBLOC, et al) and insert a filter for that IP adress which blocks all pages from that IP)… This does not cure the infection after the fact, it simply gets rid of the pop-up.
I have a MacBook, and I’m wondering why I get this stupid thing on my screen all the F-ing time. I don’t understand the directions for removing it. Could someone walk me through it for a Macbook? Thanks.
Lizzienyc : You should not get infected on macbook. However, you might visit bad websites that advertise products like that.
@admin
Thanks for the answer, but what I’m trying to do is to keep from having this screen pop up ALL THE TIME. Any suggestions for that? Also, my computer is running slowly these days, and I’m wondering if it’s bec. of this thing.
Thank you!
I got it on an Android too.