How to remove Personal Protector?
What is Personal Protector?
Personal Protector is a rogue anti-spyware application and obvious clone of Personal Guard 2009 rogueware. Usually, this application must be manually installed, but it may also come bundled with other malware. Once installed, the rogue program runs several fake system scans and reports many false system infections or security threats. Then it displays fake security alerts and asks the user of the compromised computer to pay for a full version of the program to remove non-existing infections. Now that’s obviously a scam, because PersonalProtector identifies absolutely harmless files as serious system security threats. Some of the reported threats may be important system files, so don’t rush to delete those files.
Personal Protector is usually promoted through the use of Trojans that come from fake online scanners and misleading websites. Trojans then download and install the rogue application. When running, PersonalProtector reports fake infections, but does not remove them unless you purchase the program. And that’s the point – to trick you into purchasing so-called “full” version of the program. So, most importantly, so not pay for this bogus software. If you have already done this, then contact your credit card company as soon as possible and dispute the charges.
To make things worse, Personal Protector displays fake security alerts and notifications claiming that there are many security and privacy issues. The rogue program also claims that if you purchasing it will help to solve those problems and make your PC safe. Of course, that’s not true too. The only real infection is Personal Protector itself. If you are infected with this malware, you should you the manual removal guide below to remove it from the system as soon as possible. Don’t for get to scan your computer with a legitimate anti-spyware application like Spyware Doctor to remove the remains and to make sure that there are no other infected files or malware in the system.
Personal Protector is Extremely dangerous
Personal Protector is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Personal Protector may spread via Trojans Personal Protector may display fake security messages Personal Protector may install additional spyware to your computer Personal Protector may repair its files, spread or update by itself Personal Protector violates your privacy and compromises your security
for Personal Protector detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like Personal Protector and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Personal Protector screenshots
Manual Personal Protector removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Personal Protector, 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 Personal Protector processes:
Disable these Personal Protector DLL files::
Remove these Personal Protector Registry Entries:
Remove these Personal Protector files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Personal Protector infected files and get help in Personal Protector removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Personal Protector and similar threats.
Personal Protector 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 Personal Protector can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Personal Protector trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Personal Protector offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Personal Protector 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 Personal Protector, 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 Personal Protector, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Personal Protector, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
