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How to remove ProtectionAssuree?

January 10th, 2008

What is ProtectionAssuree?

ProtectionAssuree is a French version of the rogue anti-spyware program AVSystemCare. It is essentially a fake spyware removal tool, which is usually installed through Trojans. After it gets in you system ProtectionAssuree uses popups, fake system notifications and falsified system scans to scare the user into buying the full version of the program, which is supposedly needed to dispose of the non-existent threats.

protectionassuree.com (87.117.252.11, that is related to more than 300 of other rogue websites) is registered in USA on April 18, 2007. To ensure the security of your system, you should block this website immediately using your HOSTS file.


ProtectionAssuree is Extremely dangerous

arrow ProtectionAssuree is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow ProtectionAssuree may spread via Trojans
arrow ProtectionAssuree may display fake security messages
arrow ProtectionAssuree may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow ProtectionAssuree may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow ProtectionAssuree violates your privacy and compromises your security
Download Spyware Doctor
for ProtectionAssuree detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like ProtectionAssuree and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual ProtectionAssuree removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove ProtectionAssuree, 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 ProtectionAssuree processes:
Disable these ProtectionAssuree DLL files::
Remove these ProtectionAssuree Registry Entries:
Remove these ProtectionAssuree files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other ProtectionAssuree infected files and get help in ProtectionAssuree removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing ProtectionAssuree and similar threats.

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

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


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

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.

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