SysProtector is a malicious computer program that displays false information about the security status of the computer. Misleading alerts and warning messages is provided by SysProtector to scam users and convince them to purchase the paid version of this program. SysProtector virus will arrive on the system by means of a Trojan that downloads this rogue program on computers and also by utilizing a fake security websites that applies a malicious script. SysProtector alters system registry and ad its own files on the compromised computer to strengthen its presence. Antivirus and other security programs will be disabled by SysProtector virus that will avoid instant removal of this nasty software. As a remedy, use only known anti-malware programs that some are readily available for download. Avoid downloading SysProtector and as much as possible do not purchase this useless product.
What are the Symptoms of SysProtector Infection?
It will modify Windows Registry and add the following entries:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run “SysProtector”
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SysProtector
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Uninstall\SysProtector
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SysProtector
SysProtector threat will drop the following malicious files:
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\SysProtector.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysProtector
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysProtector\1 SysProtector.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysProtector\2 Homepage.lnk
- c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SysProtector\3 Uninstall.lnk
- c:\Program Files\SysProtector Software
- c:\Program Files\SysProtector Software\SysProtector
- c:\Program Files\SysProtector Software\SysProtector\main_config.xml
- c:\Program Files\SysProtector Software\SysProtector\SysProtector.exe
- c:\Program Files\SysProtector Software\SysProtector\uninstall.exe
- c:\WINDOWS\10327s5ambzt98b.cpl
- c:\WINDOWS\10390wzrmac5.cpl
- c:\WINDOWS\10555hacktoo9309z.dll
- c:\WINDOWS\system32\2dz4th95at18116.dll
- c:\WINDOWS\system32\2e6aadd9arz2815.ocx
How to Remove SysProtector Manually
1. Restart your computer in SafeMode
– After Power-On the computer, just before Windows start, press F8
– From the selections, Select SafeMode
2. Remove Registry entries that the threat added. You MUST BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST.
– Click Start > Run
– Type in the field, regedit
– Navigate and look for the registry entries mentioned above and delete if necessary
3. Delete malicious files that the threat added:
– Base on the given location above, browse and delete the file
– If no location is given, click Start>Search> and search for the files.
– If cannot be deleted, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to access Task Manager, see if the file is running in the process. If it is, select the file and click End Process. Perform file delete again.
4. Scan computer with Antivirus Program
– Update antivirus program
– Scan computer and delete all detected threats.
How to Easily Remove SysProtector
1. Download and run Removal Tool to remove SysProtector
