PrivacyProtector removal

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Name: PrivacyProtector

Belongs to Fake Antispyware

Also known as: Privacy Protector

Remover: SpywareDoctor

PrivacyProtector is related to Fake Antispyware. Fake anti-spyware software refers to any malware removal application that is silently installed without user consent. PrivacyProtector possibly came to your computer through trojan infection and usually will not disappear using Add/Remove Programs utility. Fake anti-spyware applications will not clean and protect your computer from spyware, adware, trojans and other malicious programs. Furthermore PrivacyProtector is displaying fake alerts that your computer is infected and takes user to the payment page persuading to buy software.

Free PrivacyProtector scan:

Scan your computer now for free with SpywareDoctor:

Hijackthis entries:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dnse] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\PrivacyProtector Free\dnse.exe" -c
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrivacyProtector Free] "C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\UPRP.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [uprpcw] "C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\uprpcw.exe" -c

How to remove PrivacyProtector

To download PrivacyProtector removal tool SmitfraudFix.exe and choose Save
Save it on the desktop:
Restart the computer into safe mode
Go to desktop and launch Smitfraudfix.exe application.
First you will see SmitFraudFix tool informational screen. Press a key to continue.
After menu appeared select option 2 - "Clean" - and hit "Enter" key. Wait while clean process is in progress...
After you will be asked Do you want to clean the registry? (y/n) press "y" (yes) and hit "Enter".
Quit SmitFraudFix and reboot the computer. Now computer should be clean.

PrivacyProtector Files and Registry Entries:

Executable files:

dnse.exe
UPRP.exe
uprpcw.exe