After that, Data Protection will configure itself to run automatically every time when Windows loads. Once installed, the program starts to scan the computer and detects a large number of infections trojans, viruses, worms, etc that will not be removed unless you first purchase so-called full version of the software.
However, these results, as well as self scanning, is nothing but a scam. In reality Data Protection cannot detect and remove any infections, as well as not be able to protect you from possible infections in the future. Thus, you can safely ignore all that the rogue antispyware will give you. While Data Protection is running, it will display nag screens, fake security alerts and warnings from Windows task bar. A few examples:.
It is strongly recommended to protect your computer against security threats. Click on the message to ensure the protection of your computer. Of course, all of these alerts and warnings are a fake.
It is an attempt to make you think your computer is infected with all sorts of malicious software. Like false scan results you can safely ignore them.
Last but note least, the trojan which installs Data Protection, can also download and install a variant of TDSS trojan. This trojan is very dangerous because it can block most antivirus and antispyware applications from running. Most importantly, do not purchase it! This fake antispyware program should be removed immediately after detection. To remove Data Protection and other computer parasites that could get on the computer with it, use the instructions below.
Step 1. Right click to tdsskiller and select rename. Type a new name myapp, for example. Press Enter. If it is found, the you will see a screen similar to the one below. Follow the prompts. Your computer will be rebooted.
Close all programs and Windows on your computer. Double Click mbam-setup. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
When the scan is complete, click OK , then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of infected items similar as shown below. Note: list of infected items may be different than what is shown in the image below. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected for start Data Protection removal process. When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. Note 2: if you need help with the instructions, then post your questions in our Spyware Removal forum.
Note 3: your current antispyware and antivirus software let the infection through? To do this, click Start , All Programs, and look for the antivirus program in the list of programs. When you find the antivirus program in the list, locate the uninstall option, which should be in the same folder. If this is available, click the uninstall option and follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation of the antivirus. The second way is to utilize Add or Remove Programs. Some antivirus programs may be listed several times in the list of programs.
Make sure you've uninstalled all associated parts of the antivirus before rebooting the computer or installing another antivirus. If you're unable to uninstall the antivirus through Add or Remove Programs because of an error, skip to uninstalling from Safe Mode.
If the antivirus program is not listed in the Add or Remove Programs, you may have a bad antivirus install or a rogue antivirus. In some cases, the uninstall process may not be able to proceed because the antivirus program is currently loaded and running in Windows. If the program cannot be disabled, uninstall the antivirus in Windows Safe Mode.
In Safe Mode, the antivirus program is not loaded and running, making it possible to uninstall using either method mentioned earlier. In some situations, a legitimate antivirus program cannot uninstall because it or the software used to uninstall it is corrupt, bad, or missing. In these situations, you must download an uninstaller program from the antivirus scanner company to remove all files associated with the antivirus.
Below is a list of known uninstall links for many of the major antivirus scanner companies. There is also the possibility that the antivirus program attempting to be uninstalled is actually a spyware or malware. There are fake antivirus programs on the Internet and they can do harm to a computer or help someone steal your information. One of the better-known ones to have plagued many computer users is called AntiVirus If your computer is infected malware programs posing as an antivirus program, it is strongly recommended that they be uninstalled.
You should run a spyware removal program such as Malwarebytes to clean your computer of any other possible spyware or malware programs.
Caution Having more than one antivirus program running on a computer at the same time often causes conflicts, resulting in errors, slow performance, and failure to properly detect viruses.
Note Keep in mind that if you have a subscription with the antivirus company, uninstalling the program may not cancel your subscription. Tip If you are uninstalling the antivirus because you believe it is causing problems, you can also temporarily disable the antivirus before uninstalling, see: How do I disable my antivirus program in Windows?
Note Some antivirus programs may be listed several times in the list of programs. Related information How to uninstall software in Windows.
See our antivirus and uninstall definitions for further information and related links. Computer virus help and support. Avast uninstall link.
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