PrivacyWarrior Removal Process (remove PrivacyWarrior)

May 26, 2008 – 9:33 am

PrivacyWarrior Explanation

PrivacyWarrior is a fake anti-spyware program that uses certain scare tactics to entice computer users to purchase a full version of the PrivacyWarrior application. If you want to break down the name of PrivacyWarrior, we find that it is a Warrior of exploiting your Privacy among other deceitful actions. We discovered that PrivacyWarrior can come from the Zlob trojan infection which is usually downloaded and installed without your knowledge mostly from porn websites.

PrivacyWarrior prompts you with popups and alerts until you have completely removed this dirty program. We highly recommend that you remove PrivacyWarrior and do not this program that is likely to waste your time and money.

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

Why should you remove PrivacyWarrior?

If PrivacyWarrior 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 PrivacyWarrior 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 PrivacyWarrior removal process.

How can you manually remove PrivacyWarrior

Manual removal of PrivacyWarrior may not be for everyone. Each manual PrivacyWarrior 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 PrivacyWarrior removal process.

PrivacyWarrior can be removed manually by following the steps below.

With all programs closed, click the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
Locate the Add/Remove Programs icon and double click it.
Locate PrivacyWarrior in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find PrivacyWarrior, you can continue to step 5.
Restart your computer.
Close all open programs and windows on your desktop.
Open your registry editor (regedit) program by going to Start Menu, type in regedit, and click OK.
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_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior scns
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior usermail
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior abbr
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\privacywarriordownloader seekpos
PrivacyWarriorDownloader
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior prodcode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior unique_id
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior status_i
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run gdcw
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\privacywarriordownloader totalsize
PrivacyWarrior
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior username
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior installpath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\privacywarrior orderid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run privacywarrior
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\privacywarriordownloader
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Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process
Delete all of the following files that are associated with PrivacyWarrior from your computer.

PrivacyWarrior unregistered.lnk
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mixmeister.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft netmeeting.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft html help.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft frontpage express.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microangelo.scr
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%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mcafee virus scan.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mapinfo mapmarker.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia flash player.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia firework mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\lviewpro 2.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\leapftp 2.6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\k-lite codec pack.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v8.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v5.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\irfanview.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\inoculatelt pe antivirus.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\html help workshop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\homesite 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\helios textpad v4.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\gravity newsreader.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google desktop search history.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\getright.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\gator.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\flashget.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\enigma browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ftp explorer.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fotostation 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\delphi v7.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\delphi v3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cuteftp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\editplus 2.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\download accelerator.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\coffeecup gif animator.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\classify 98.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\crt 2.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cool edit pro.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cabinet manager.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\blazedvd 2.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\axialis media browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\avant browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\animation shop 3.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\advanced password recovery.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe photoshop v7.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.5.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\albatros adgpano.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v6.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.1.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\addsoft.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ad-aware se.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\absoluteftp.scr
%program_files%\common files\privacywarrior\stm.exe
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\actn_email
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\abbr
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\privacywarrior.lnk
gdcw.exe
ih.exe
Uninstall PrivacyWarrior.lnk
PrivacyWarrior
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\nero vision.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\naviscope.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\music match jukebox.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ms word.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\moviexone 1.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\miromedia pctv.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft works 4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft windows wordpad.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft publisher 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft photo editor 3.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office xp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office 2003.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft managemant console.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft help workshop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v8.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microangelo 98.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\metapad.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mastersplitter v2.1.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\magic iso maker 4.6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia flash mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver ultradev 4.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\letterbox.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\kodak imaging.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\juno.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v7.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc animation shop 3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\interquick.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\imesh.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hotjava browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hexworkshop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\helios textpad v3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google video player 1.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google deskbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\getright explorerbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fun cd.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fix-it 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\enfish onespace.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\free download manager 1.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\fotocanvas 2.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\delphi v5.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\datarescue_ida.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cute mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\editpad.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\divx player.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\coffeecup directftp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cute ftp v4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\crisscross.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cool edit 2000 1.1.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\c++ builder.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\babylon translator.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\axialis icon workshop 5.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\aspack.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\animation shop 1.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\advanced mp3 catalog.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe photoshop v6.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.0 le.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\albatros adgaspect.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v5.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adaptec’s audio cd.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\acoustica cd label maker.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\7-zip compression pgm.scr
%desktopdirectory%\privacywarrior.lnk
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\prod_code
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\privacywarrior manual.lnk
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\privacywarrior web page.lnk
gdc.exe
installer_sbd_en.exe
PrivacyWarrior web page.lnk
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\netants.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\nero burning rom.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\napster music community.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\msn toolbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ms autoroute express.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\morpheus.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mirc.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft word backup files.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft windows paint.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft picture it publishing.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft outlook express 5.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office infopath 2003.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft office 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft imaging.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\microsoft frontpage.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v7.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mgusoft setup builder.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\meda mp3 splitter.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\mass download.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia flash v4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia fireworks 3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver mx.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\leechftp.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\kazaa media desktop.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jet photo shell.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v6.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\iso buster.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\installshield express.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\icon extractor.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hotbar 3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\helpwriter.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\hardcopy.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\google toolbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\go!zilla.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\geovid video to flash batch converter.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ftp voyager.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\f-secure ssh 2.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\emule.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\foxit reader.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\disk explorer professional 3.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\delphi v4.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cutehtml.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\edonkey2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ebay toolbar.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\diskeeper 5.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\clicktionary 2000.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\cute ftp v3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\corel photopaint 8.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\chameleon web browser.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\bookreader.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\babylon builder 2.2.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ax-icons 4.x.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\aol - spool.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\ahead cover designer.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\advanced disk catalog.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\alcohol mru list.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\albatros adgview.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v7.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v4.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\addweb 3.0.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\adaptec easy cd creator v4.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\data\application\acdsee32.scr
%program_files%\privacywarrior\config.ini
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\actn_name
%profile%\application data\privacywarrior\actn_order_id
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\uninstall privacywarrior.lnk
%common_programs%\privacywarrior\contact customer service.lnk
gdcpatch.exe

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 PrivacyWarrior, 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”
After locating and deleting the previous files you must remove all directories associated with PrivacyWarrior by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\PrivacyWarrior 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.
Restart your computer. You do not need to boot into safe mode at this point. You should have removed PrivacyWarrior completely from your computer. If you find that PrivacyWarrior is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic PrivacyWarrior removal process.

Automatically Remove PrivacyWarrior

Automatically remove PrivacyWarrior for free. Free automatic PrivacyWarrior removal process.

Do you wish to automatically remove PrivacyWarrior from your computer? Are you looking for a free method to remove PrivacyWarrior from your computer? If so, you can utilize the free automatic PrivacyWarrior removal process below. Each step is designed to aid in the use of the program SmitfraudFix, which is a free tool created by S!Ri to remove parasites such as PrivacyWarrior. Just so you know there’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix or any other spyware remover will remove PrivacyWarrior completely. These instructions are provided as a guide and are to be used at your own risk.

Download the SmitfraudFix tool to your computer by using our free download link here. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.

Image 1. Save SmitfraudFix.exe
Restart your computer into safe mode. Safe mode will allow malicious files that are normally loaded into memory to be easily deleted by the SmitfraudFix program. Do you want to learn how to boot into safe mode? If so, you can follow our process on how to boot into safe mode here.
After booting into safe mode, double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon that should be located on your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. Option number 2 should be selected once the program starts.

Image 2. Click on SmitfraudFix.exe icon
After SmitfraudFix performs the initial removal processes it will ask you “Do you want to clean the registry?” Select Y for yes.

Image 3. For “Do you want to clean the registry?,” select Y for yes
Once SmitfraudFix has finished the registry clean you can restart your computer now.
PrivacyWarrior should be removed from your computer. If not, you can start the automatic removal process over. It may take more than one try in some rare cases.

There’s no guarantee that SmitfraudFix will remove all files due to the complex nature of new spyware files that are ever-changing. If necessary, you may need to get help from a person who knows about computer and spyware.

(Disclaimers: These instructions are provided to you for free and to be used at your own risk. The free removal process for PrivacyWarrior is not guaranteed to work in all circumstances. We are not responsible for any damages.)