Jul 31

How to Remove Smart Protector – SmartProtector Removal Guide

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Smart Protector Description:

Smart Protector (aka SmartProtector) appears to be a fake anti-spyware tool that, in addition to being tricky, may pose a threat to the overall system performance and the user’s privacy. Typically, Smart Protector intrudes without the user’s awareness and approval because it applies trojan parasites to infiltrate obscurely. Once Smart Protector gets inside, it configures the system to run its executable at startup, therefore you will encounter a massive attack of its deceptive ads and scanners that do not have any security engine behind them. When Smart Protector pretends to scan your system for malware, it eventually reports infections that aren’t there. You may think it makes no sense – well, that’s partially right but such misleading tactics are supposed to end up providing the result favorable for Smart Protector developers. In other words, this way Smart Protector attempts to make the user install and buy its commercial version to remove the allegedly detected parasites. In reality, the only malicious thing you might want to remove is Smart Protector itself and its bundled trojans that issue deceptive alerts and fake scanners. Whenever you run into any ads that recommend purchasing Smart Protector, make sure you get rid of the malware that’s trying to fool you around. We can show you how – please see info below.

Find out if your PC is infected with Smart Protector:

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Smart Protector screenshot:

Smart Protector

How to remove Smart Protector manually:

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

Delete Smart Protector corrupt files:

  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\config.cnf
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\mainbase.adb
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\q.adb
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\queue.vdb
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\smartprotector.exe
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\uninstall.exe
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\virusbase.adb
  • %Program Files%\Smart Protector\quarantine
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Index\Drivers
  • %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Index\internet.dll
  • %UserProfile%\Desktop\Smart Protector.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Protector
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Protector\Smart Protector.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Protector\Uninstall.lnk

Remove Smart Protector associated registry entries:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Smart Protector
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Smart Protector
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\Class\{4D36E96E-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\S
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Smart Protector”

Please, note that manual removal of Smart Protector 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 Smart Protector removal tool below:

Download Smart Protector Removal Tool

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