Monday, 17 June 2013

How to remove Browserprotect.exe virus

Browserprotect.exe is basically an extension installed on Google Chrome, Firefox or Internet explorer type browser, this application tends to provide your security and protect your browser from harms and damages but in reality, the Browserprotect.exe is a fake and corrupt program. Once you have installed Browserprotect add-on, it will cause several problems and makes your computer unsafe and even unusable. Being associated with Cyber criminals, Browserprotect.exe virus is commanded to perform malicious activities in background on the victim computer, those activities may include stealing personal user data, installing additional plugins, hijacking browser or displaying spam content and paid ads. Besides this, the Browserprotect malware makes the infected PC slower then usual, it frequently causes a trouble which displays a message “Browserprotect.exe has stopped working” which results into browser crashes or even system shutdown. Anyhow, due to high risk and number of disadvantages, it is better to uninstall Browserprotect.exe virus and its components. Common Symptoms of Browserprotect.exe infection:
This kind of malwares usually change your Homepage, Search provider, Desktop Background.
They can display bunch of unstoppable pop-ups advertisements.
Computer performs slower then usual, browser may crash over and over.
Strange websites are automatically opened on the computer after a frequent interval.
Disabled Folder options, Task manager, Registry editing tools.
Advertisements from stranger companies start to appear out of nowhere.
Unexpected browser behaviors such as URL/link redirects.
Unwanted and unknown Plugin/extension or add-ons attached with browser.
Useless shortcuts on desktop or creepy websites added to favorites/bookmarks without your knowledge.


How to uninstall Browserprotect.exe
Remove toolbars, plugins, extensions, add-ons
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox users:
Go to TOOLS and then click MANAGE ADD-ON, From there, select Extensions, Toolbars and remove the Browserprotect.exe if found. Make sure Google is set as default search Provider.

















Google Chrome Users:
Click SETTINGS icon and select SETTINGS, then open Extensions, toolbar, search provider options, remove the Browserprotect.exe if listed there. Make sure Google is set as default search Provider.
Uninstall from Control Panel
Open CONTROL PANEL, then ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS or “Programs and Features”, now lookup for Browserprotect.exe and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete Browserprotect.exe manually:
If the malware did not go away after uninstall procedure, try these steps. Please note, the manual removal method is a bit complex and it can go wrong if you perform its tasks incorrectly. It is advised to run an automatic virus removal software for safe and easy solutions. However, if you are good with Manual removal, do the steps below.
Possibly corrupt registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
Delete files:
Open then following folders or search for Browserprotect.exe in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
Browserprotect.exe virus removal tool
It is always good and safe to use an automatic software to detect and eliminate viruses and malwares.

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