How to remove EliteProtector?
What is EliteProtector?
EliteProtector is a rogue anti-spyware tool, usually installed by a trojan or internet browser flaws. EliteProtector usually makes it way to your system by using malicious trojans, such as Zlob or [insert random letters here] toolbars. After the installation it starts using advertising popups, exaggerated reports about the threats in your system, all that just to seduce you into purchasing the full version of the program, which will supposedly remove all of the threats. The user is then led to EliteProtector’s website, where he is intimidated some more by exaggerated statements on the consequences of having these errors. All of this is done to convince the user to buy EliteProtector, which is actually a bogus program.
Moreover, your credit card and bank account information might be recorded in the process of the scam and more money will be stolen from you than the cost of this fake tool. This is another reason not to trust EliteProtector.
If you find EliteProtector in your system, it is recommended you remove it as soon as possible and block eliteprotector.com (88.208.1.11) using your HOSTS file, in order to ensure the security of the system. It is needless to mention that, if you see a pop-up an offer to download EliteProtector, you should check your computer with a legitimate security tool!
EliteProtector is Extremely dangerous
EliteProtector is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program EliteProtector may spread via Trojans EliteProtector may display fake security messages EliteProtector may install additional spyware to your computer EliteProtector may repair its files, spread or update by itself EliteProtector violates your privacy and compromises your security
for EliteProtector detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like EliteProtector and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual EliteProtector removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove EliteProtector, 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 Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these EliteProtector processes:
Disable these EliteProtector DLL files::
Remove these EliteProtector Registry Entries:
Remove these EliteProtector files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other EliteProtector infected files and get help in EliteProtector removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing EliteProtector and similar threats.
EliteProtector 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 EliteProtector can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads EliteProtector trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, EliteProtector offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, EliteProtector 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 EliteProtector, 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 EliteProtector, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as EliteProtector, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
