BlockProtector Removal Process (remove Block Protector)

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BlockProtector

BlockProtector is a rogue anti-spyware application that comes from the same family of rogue apps known as Block Watcher, Block Keeper and Block Scanner. BlockProtector, through the use of deceiving popup messages and fabricated system scans, pushes computer users to purchase a full version of BlockProtector.

BlockProtector or Block Protector will not detect or remove parasites even if the full version of BlockProtector is purchased. BlockProtector must be removed from your computer unless you enjoy the having the likelihood of your system being damaged.

Are you getting popups from BlockProtector? Have you identified that you have BlockProtector installed on your computer? Do you wish to remove BlockProtector completely from your computer?

Why should you remove BlockProtector?

If BlockProtector resides on your computer, it can potentially damage your personal files or you may end up losing data stored on your system. Research has shown that BlockProtector may have the ability to make your computer vulnerable to remote attacks which could result, initially, in loss of money, possibly identity theft, and, eventually, a painstaking BlockProtector removal process.

How can you manually remove BlockProtector

Manual removal of BlockProtector may not be for everyone. Each manual BlockProtector removal step must be followed delicately to completely remove all related files and registry entries from your computer. If you are unsure or have doubts about editing your system registry, then we recommend that you use the automatic BlockProtector removal process.

BlockProtector can be removed manually by following the steps below.

1. With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
3. Locate BlockProtector in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find BlockProtector, you can continue to step 5.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
6. Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
7. Find all of the following registry entries and delete them. If you do not know how to do this, then you can read how to edit the registry in Windows.
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BlockProtector

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "rwb4.tmp.exe"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlockProtector

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "BlockProtector.exe"

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BlockProtector

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing BlockProtector. You can do this easily by bookmarking or adding a favorite to this page by clicking here. If you are using the FireFox web browser you can press the keys Ctrl and D simultaneously to bookmark this page.

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9. Delete all of the following files that are associated with BlockProtector from your computer.

   %Temp%\rwb4.tmp.exe

   BlockProtector.exe

   BlockProtector.lnk

   c:\Documents and Settings\Bleeping\Desktop\BlockProtector.lnk

   c:\Documents and Settings\Bleeping\Start Menu\Programs\BlockProtector.lnk

   c:\Program Files\BlockProtector Software

   c:\Program Files\BlockProtector Software\BlockProtector

   c:\Program Files\BlockProtector Software\BlockProtector\BlockProtector.exe

   c:\Program Files\BlockProtector Software\BlockProtector\Uninstall.exe

   c:\WINDOWS\1069szyware7695.exe

   c:\WINDOWS\1095th5zf21449.cpl

   c:\WINDOWS\11763zpy1f95.exe

   c:\WINDOWS\system32\335steal97z2.ocx

   c:\WINDOWS\system32\348eb9ckdoor1z785.cpl

   c:\WINDOWS\system32\35z0sp9rse478.bin

   If you need a better understanding on how to search for these files then you can read how to find and search for files and folders here.

   If you have issues deleting any of the previously listed files that are associated with BlockProtector, you can try rebooting your computer into safe mode. Booting into safe mode may allow certain malicious files to be deleted. If you are wondering how to boot into safe mode, you can read our process for starting a computer in safe mode here.

   Image 2. Select "Safe Mode with Networking"

   

10. After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with BlockProtector by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\BlockProtector folder, select it, and delete it. In some cases you may not be able to find this directory. You can still continue to the next step.

11. Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed BlockProtector completely from your computer. If you find that BlockProtector is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic BlockProtector removal process.