Nov 24

How to Remove KeepCop – Keep Cop Removal Guide

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KeepCop Description:

KeepCop (aka Keep Cop) is a dangerous scareware application that takes after its predecessors SecureKeeper and Anti AID, all these programs referring to the same family. KeepCop is distributed via blackhat SEO techniques which involve the active use of fake online security scanners popping up out of the blue and reporting numerous viruses on your computer. When you unknowingly install KeepCop onto your PC, this invasive program shows you its grin by corrupting the registry and system32 directory. Externally, this will be expressed via KeepCop multiple nagging alerts and annoying scanners that start running when you boot into Windows. By claiming to detect numerous trojans, keyloggers, spyware and other security issues, KeepCop is hoping you will get convinced into installing its commercial version. The whole trick consists in the fact that KeepCop does not actually find any infections because it’s not able to. It simply wants to produce the impression that it’s a helpful solution of your imaginary computer problems – that’s it. We believe it’s not a very good idea purchasing a tool that does all the above. That’s why it’s recommended to remove Keep Cop rogue anti-spyware ASAP if it appears to be installed on your machine.

Find out if your PC is infected with KeepCop:

Download KeepCop Free Scanner with Remover

KeepCop GUI Screenshot:

KeepCop GUI Screenshot

How to remove KeepCop manually:

To perform manual removal of KeepCop, you should do the following:

Delete KeepCop corrupt files:

  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\KeepCop
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\KeepCop\1 KeepCop.lnk
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\KeepCop\2 Homepage.lnk
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\KeepCop\3 Uninstall.lnk
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\KeepCop.lnk
  • %Program Files%\KeepCop Software
  • %Program Files%\KeepCop Software\KeepCop
  • %Program Files%\KeepCop Software\KeepCop\KeepCop.exe
  • %Program Files%\KeepCop Software\KeepCop\uninstall.exe
  • %WINDOWS%\10595zor55f3.exe
  • %WINDOWS%\10715virus9z5.exe
  • %WINDOWS%\10858noz9a-virus5f5.ocx
  • %WINDOWS%\system32\3fc2th9ezt7504.ocx
  • %WINDOWS%\system32\3z19do9nlo5der78.exe
  • %WINDOWS%\system32\3z721worm4915.ocx
  • %Temp%\t5bgc2co.exe
  • %Temp%\nss5.tmp\nsProcess.dll
  • %Temp%\nss5.tmp\time.dll

Remove KeepCop associated registry entries:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KeepCop
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KeepCop
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “%System%\t5bgc2co.exe”
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “%ProgramFiles%\KeepCop Software\KeepCop\KeepCop.exe -min”

Please, note that manual removal of KeepCop is a procedure of high complexity and should be performed with extreme caution. Lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. To ensure trouble-free deletion, it is recommended to use the automatic KeepCop removal tool below:

Download KeepCop Removal Tool

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