How to remove MalwarePro?

January 9th, 2008

What is MalwarePro?

MalwarePro is a rogue anti-spyware program. It is, essentialy, a fake spyware removal program, which uses scare tactics to intimidate the user into buying the full version. The usual way of infection is via Trojans, disguised as video codecs online.

When active on your computer, MalwarePro generates annoying pop-ups and fake system notifications warning you that you have been infected. They direct you to surf to the program’s trial version, which allows you to scan your system. The report is then falsified so it contains various non-existent threats. These threats can supposedly only be removed using the full version of the program, which is, of course, a fake.

MalwarePro is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.

MalwarePro is Extremely dangerous

MalwarePro is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program

MalwarePro may spread via Trojans

MalwarePro may display fake security messages

MalwarePro may install additional spyware to your computer

MalwarePro may repair its files, spread or update by itself

MalwarePro violates your privacy and compromises your security

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Manual MalwarePro removal

Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove MalwarePro, 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 automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Stop these MalwarePro processes:

MalwarePro.exe
MalwareProSetup[1].exe

Disable these MalwarePro DLL files::

MalwarePro.dll

Remove these MalwarePro Registry Entries:

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\MalwareProSetup[1].exe]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Uninstall MalwarePro.lnk]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\MalwareProMFC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\MalwareProMFC]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\MalwareProMFC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\MalwareProMFC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\MalwareProMFC]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\MalwareProMFC]

Remove these MalwarePro files:

%ProgramFiles%\MalwarePro

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MalwarePro 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 MalwarePro can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads MalwarePro trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, MalwarePro offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, MalwarePro 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 MalwarePro, 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 MalwarePro, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as MalwarePro, is nearly impossible to remove manually.

How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as MalwarePro?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.

Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

How to remove MalwarePro?

What is MalwarePro?

Manual MalwarePro removal

How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as MalwarePro?

MalwarePro removal quick links

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