Can't Remove Windows Virtual Protector Malware - How to Uninstall Windows Virtual Protector

Windows Virtual Protector Malware Removal Help

Windows Virtual Protector is a rogue antivirus program that disables your firewall and antivirus protection This malware will start a fake scan every time your PC boots up, it pretends to your Windows Advanced Security Center that monitors your PC’s security status. What this malware shows you is always the terrible status of your PC: Firewall, Automatic Updates and Antivirus Protection are all in “Off” status, and it will randomly show threats detected on your PC, attempting to cheat you to activate the full version of Windows Virtual Protector by sending money to the virus maker.

Attention! Do not pay the so called full version of Windows Virtual Protector, it will not do any good thing to your PC, but further damage your programs and drop other viruses to your PC. When you see this Windows Virtual Protector on your PC, just ignore its alerts and remove it as early as possible. Windows Virtual Protector could only be removed manually, if you cannot figure out how to uninstall Windows Virtual Protector, please follow all steps below to completely remove it step by step.If you have any problems during the process, please contact PC Online Expert to help you:

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Where did Windows Virtual Protector come from?

Generally, your system will be infected by Windows Virtual Protector when you download free software from unknown third party websites. These websites are embed malicious codes on the free software, attempting to install malware on your PC and scam you to buy them. Therefore, please keep in mind that, freeware is a main route that cyber criminal use to spread viruses, you’d better not to download any free programs from any site unless it is a website with good reputation.

Get Rid of Windows Virtual Protector Manually

Step1: Bootup your computer in Safe Mode with Networking:

• Reboot your infected PC
• Keep pressing F8 key before Windows start-up screen shows
• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode with Networking” and press Enter.

(If your PC’s Safe Mode with Networking has been disabled by Windows Virtual Protector virus as well, please contact Online PC Expert to get further solutions.) 



Step2: Stop Windows Virtual Protector processes in the Windows Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together

random.exe

 Step3: Show all hidden files:
 

Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.

Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.

Click on the Control Panel menu option.

When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.

Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.

Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.

Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

Step4:Erase Windows Virtual Protector Virus associated files

%System%\svchost .exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~r
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbarstats.dat
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbaruninstallIE.dat
%AppData%\Protector-[random 4 characters].exe

Step5: Terminate these Registry Entries created by Windows Virtual Protector.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run: [avsdsvc] %CommonAppData%\ifdstore\security_defender.exe /min
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Security Pro Virus\UninstallString “%AppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS][RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” –u
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\[RANDOM CHARACTERS] %AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system “ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin” = 0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "random "
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Installer\Products\random

Video Guide on Removing Registry Entries of Virus Similar to WINDOWS VIRTUAL PROTECTOR

I am a PC layman, should I find someone specialized on PC repair to help me manually remove Windows Virtual Protector virus?

Yes, you should not risk to ruin the whole PC if you are not good at handing virus manually. The process of manually removing Windows Virtual Protector Virus is highly risky. You have to assure that you are equipped with expert-level knowledge and skills on PC before you do anything on the infected system. If you cannot get a PC Expert to help you, please feel free to let Professional PC Support help you solve it.