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How to remove Windows Component Protector?

April 10th, 2012

What is Windows Component Protector?

Windows Component Protector is a rogue anti-spyware that should be avoided and never trusted. This stay-away-from program is a part of the malware fraud that seeks to get users’ money by making them believe that they are dangerously infected. After doing that, Windows Component Protector offers to purchase its licensed version which is promised to be capable enough to remove viruses from the system. However, though it looks like a real antivirus tool, it actually pretends virus detection activity. The only thing Windows Component Protector manages to do is to steal the money from its victims. If you notice this scamware on your computer, you must eliminate Windows Component Protector without any delay. For that we recommend using reputable anti-spyware program that will find and remove all infected files for you.

The way how Windows Component Protector gets into your computer is quite typical. This malware uses Trojans when it tries to get on the system without user’s knowledge and permission asked. In addition, virus starts triggering fake alerts and scanners that all misinform users about dangerous threats detected on machine. Note that all these notifications are bogus and must be ignored:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected
Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124
Target: Your passwords for sites

Error
Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

If you fall for Windows Component Protector and its alerts, you will find your computer involved in an extremely annoying malware activity. This rogue will not only display its fake alerts and scanners, but will also let more malware on the system. Moreover, you will start noticing that your browsing is usually redirected. As you can see, Windows Component Protector is the one that must be removed from the system without any delay. There is absolutely no point of buying this rogue because it doesn’t do anything of the promised. So, stay away from this application and remove Windows Component Protector without any delay. In order to fix your PC, we recommend using reputable anti-spyware programs, like Spyhunter or Spyware doctor version 2012.


Windows Component Protector is Extremely dangerous

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

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



Windows Component Protector screenshots


Windows Component Protector screenshot

Manual Windows Component Protector removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Windows Component 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 Spyhunter or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Windows Component Protector processes:
Remove these Windows Component Protector Registry Entries:
Remove these Windows Component Protector files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Windows Component Protector infected files and get help in Windows Component Protector removal by using free Spyhunter scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Windows Component Protector and similar threats.

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

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


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

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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