How to Remove "Malware Protection" (Uninstall Guide)

Malware Protection is a rogue anti-virus application that runs a fake system scan and then concludes that your computer has a malware infection or serious security/privacy issues. To fix the malware infection you must pay a fee, about $50. The rogue program copies user interface elements from real programs and it looks like a legitimate application. Plenty of people shell out $50 to register this fraud and that's a big problem because if you're transacting with these guys online you're offering them your credit card details. Cyber criminals can later user that information to their benefit. You should protect yourself with common sense and legitimate anti-virus software because such fake anti-virus applications as Malware Protection now represent about 20% of all malware in circulation. If you made a mistake and purchased it, please contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. And if you still have this fake AV on your computer, please follow the removal instructions below to remove Malware Protection and related malware for free.



Malware Protection 2011 is a re-branded version of Spyware Protection scareware. I'm pretty sure we'll see a whole new set of rogue applications like these two in the next few weeks. In a common scenario, Malware Protection is promoted via infected websites that redirect users to fake virus scanners claiming to sell antivirus software. Well, it's basically a pop-up message, alerting you that your computer is infected with viruses, Trojans or even spyware. Once installed, Malware Protection will pretend to scan your computer malicious software, virus and other security problems. As you can imagine, it will state that your computer is infected. It will block other programs on your computer and will close web browser if you try to download anti-malware or anti-virus software.





It claims that your web browser or any other problem really, was infected by some form of malware that may send your sensitive information to a remove computer or make your computer unusable, e.g., W32/Blaster.Worm.

iexplore.exe can not start
File iexplore.exe is infected by W32/Blaster.worm
Please activate Malware Protection to protect your computer.

This scam has been around for some time now, nothing new. After the fake scan, Malware Protection takes you to a web page where you can purchase it.

The good news is that Malware Protection "designed to protect" can be removed from your computer rather easily. You can reboot your computer in safe mode with networking and download anti-malware tool or you can delete Malware Protection files manually. SL55J-T54YHJ61-YHG88 you can also use this code (and any email) to register the rogue program. This will stop the annoying security alerts. And the rogue program won't blog security related websites anymore. Then please follow the removal instructions below. If you have any further questions, please leave a comment. Good luck and be safe online!

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Malware Protection removal instructions:

Download recommended anti-malware software (STOPzilla) to remove this virus from your computer.

NOTE: in some cases the rogue program may block anti-malware software. Before saving the selected program onto your computer, you may have to rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as Auto Infoistrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.

If you can't download it, please reboot your computer is "Safe Mode with Networking". As the computer is booting tap the "F8 key" continuously which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode with Networking" and press Enter key. Open Internet Explorer and download STOPzilla. Once finished, go back into Normal Mode and run it. That's It!

Read more detailed instructions here: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm


NOTE: Login as the same user you were previously logged in with in the normal Windows mode.

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Malware Protection associated files and registry values:

Files:

• C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Application Data\defender.exe

Registry values:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Malware Protection"

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