WinProtector 3.8 Removal Process (remove Win Protector 3.8)

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WinProtector Explanation

WinProtector 3.8 or Win Protector 3.8, is a fake anti-spyware application that is running loose over the internet worldwide. WinProtector 3.8 is known to display several popups and alert messages that scare you into thinking you must remove parasites from your system. WinProtector 3.8 is the only thing that should be removed from your computer. WinProtector 3.8 does not “protect” your computer or remove any type of parasites. Ultimately, WinProtector 3.8 is a waste of money.

WinProtector 3.8 should never be purchased or installed voluntarily. If you have WinProtector 3.8 then you should take action immediately to remove it. WinProtector 3.8 is also known to slow down the performance of your system rendering certain functions unusable at times.

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

Why should you remove WinProtector?

If WinProtector 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 WinProtector 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 WinProtector removal process.

How can you manually remove WinProtector

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

WinProtector 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 WinProtector in the list of programs. If you find it, select it and remove it. If you cannot find WinProtector, 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_CLASSES_ROOT\ascwarning32.warningbho

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ascwarning32.warningbho.1

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{58472bc6-bea3-42d4-8917-7a8bcb0711b5}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{629340b5-8df6-4211-9245-a86563a35792}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{d46beaa4-a304-40b3-a9da-ec7f7f501f25}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{f58ff278-2198-403b-9170-c95022a194c6}

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\spywarning.warningbho

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\spywarning.warningbho.1

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\asc 2.1

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ASpyC

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\default_search_url

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\search bar

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\search page

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\searchmigrateddefaulturl

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{daed9266-8c28-4c1c-8b58-5c66eff1d302}

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\searchurl

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\w\

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\searchassistant

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ASpyC

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\wblogon

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Web Technologies

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{9034a523-d068-4be8-a284-9df278be776e}

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\default_search_url

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\search bar

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\search page

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\searchmigrateddefaulturl

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\searchurl

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\w\

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\searchassistant

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{58472bc6-bea3-42d4-8917-7a8bcb0711b5}

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{d46beaa4-a304-40b3-a9da-ec7f7f501f25}

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{f58ff278-2198-403b-9170-c95022a194c6}

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\{629340b5-8df6-4211-9245-a86563a35792}

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run\some

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ASC32

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Safety Alert

   WinProtector

8. You may need to return to this removal process for removing WinProtector. 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.

   Image 1. Bookmark PCHubs removal process

   

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

   AAVSetup[1].exe

   C:\Documents and Settings\Schatzie94\Local Settings\Temp\lla0.exe

   C:\Documents and Settings\Schatzie94\Local Settings\Temp\lla1.exe

   C:\WINDOWS\system32\219725\219725.dll

   C:\WINDOWS\system32\ubpr01.exe

   C:\WINDOWS\system32\uszhv.dll

   WinProtector

   WinProtector.exe

   WinProtector.lnk

   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 WinProtector, 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 WinProtector by going to the C:\ProgramFiles\WinProtector 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 WinProtector completely from your computer. If you find that WinProtector is still on your computer, you can repeat the steps again or go to the automatic WinProtector removal process.