Why We Need to Uninstall Windows Virtual Protector
Windows Virtual Protector is a rogue antivirus program which installed in target computers to tempt users to buy it full license version. Most users didn’t know when it came into their computer and install with no solicitation, because this rogue may be infected with Windows Advanced Security Center malware family. Even if they found their computer was installed this fake antivirus, they still kept it as helpful security software till they felt something suspicious. Most of users were deceived by its imitated interface which seemed like professional security program belonged to Microsoft Windows product.
Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system are supposed to infect this rogue malware. After it installed in target computers, it gave a so-called scan of system and listed the potential threats in system. However, this result was baseless because the rogue antivirus was created by cyber criminal, and they had no a real virus and spyware detecting system. All the results were fake, which was in order to trick users to purchase its ultimate protection version. Users should not trust this fake antivirus and uninstall it as soon as you can, or it will generate unavoidable damage. It will disable the normal operation of Task Manager and Registry Editor. What’s worse, it can block your Windows Explorer so that you can’t open files normally.
How to Uninstall Windows Virtual Protector
Solution A: Using Max Uninstaller
Max Uninstaller is automatic software which helps you to uninstall unwanted application on Windows operating system. It fits for users who are unfamiliar with manual uninstall method and is also considered as an efficient tool for those who want to uninstall quickly. Within several clicks, users don’t need to worry about uninstall something important to computer system because MU can help you uninstall programs simply and thoroughly. Please follow these steps and finish a perfect removal.
1. Download Max Uninstaller, and then install it in your computer with ease.
2. Launch MU, select Windows Virtual Protector in the program list and click Run Analysis button.
3. After it’s done, click Complete Uninstaller button to start the default removal.
4. Once it finished, click Scan Leftover to allow MU to scan over your computer and find out the leftover files of Windows Virtual Protector.
5. Click Delete Leftovers to remove all the founded.
6. Click OK in the pop-up massage to finish removal.
Solution B: Using Manual Method
1. Open Start menu and go to Control Panel. Choose Uninstall a program/Add or Remove Programs.
2. Select Windows Virtual Protector. Click Remove/Uninstall button. Click Next to follow the uninstall wizard to finish removal process.
3. Open Control Panel again and choose Folder Options.
4. Choose View tab and scroll down to find Show hidden files, folders and drives. Select it and click OK button.
5. Then go to local disk, find related files and delete them.
%Program Files%\ random
%AppData%\Protector-[rnd].exe
%AppData%\Inspector-[rnd].exe
6. Hold win+R key to open run commend box and type in “regedit”.
7. When enter Registry Editor, open entry tree on the left and delete the related keys and values of Windows Virtual Protector.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\[random].exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System ‘DisableRegistryTools’ = 0
Conclucison
As Windows Virtual Protector is recognized as a malicious security program which is no of help to protecting computer from virus, spyware and malware. It fakes scanning feature and showed bogus warning of infection. The pop-ups and update message are aimed at tricking you activate its advanced protection through pay for license code. This rogue does nothing good but damage to computer system. With no ability of scanning, Windows Virtual Protector also tries to interpose the running programs and stop other antivirus. System crash and poor PC performance are likely to happen under this situation. Over time computer is in the weak running environment. Regardless there is a reliable antivirus in your computer you need to uninstall this threat at first.
