Ad-Protect is a rogue anti-spyware application that is installed onto user’s PC without knowledge or consent. The application is usually installed by a Trojan or through browser security exploits. Ad-Protect loads on Windows startup and may bombard its victim’s screen with a large number of popup advertisements, including the ones with fake notifications that computer system is in danger. The makers of Ad-Protect tries to goad you into buying its full version. Ad-Protect is reported to be similar to VirusBlaster and VirusBlast.

SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner is for spyware detection purposes only. If SpyHunter’s spyware
scanner detects Ad-Protect on your PC, you’ve been infected with Ad-Protect and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove Ad-Protect and other spyware threats.

Ad-Protect - Manual Removal Instructions:

WARNING: Ad-Protect manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.

Ad-Protect manual removal too hard? Run SpyHunter Ad-Protect Scan Now!

Stop Ad-Protect system processes:

adprotect_setup.exe
adprotect_setup[1].exe
ad-protect.exe

Unregister Ad-Protect DLLs:

adpiemonitor.dll

Remove Ad-Protect files:

adpiemonitor.dll
Ad-Protect v6.3 Website.lnk
Ad-Protect v6.3 Un-Installer.lnk
Ad-Protect v6.3.lnk
Ad-Protect.url
adprotect_setup.exe
adprotect_setup[1].exe
ad-protect.exe
Ad-Protect

Remove Ad-Protect registry values:

MicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionApp Pathsad-protect.exe
AdProtect
E23B7464-FAF1-4B5A-8417-B019DA68E62D
EA038DDD-0FE0-41f5-BA60-FC3660529E71
BBBD3E11-D201-46C9-8471-091D33159287
Ad-Protect.Server.1
Ad-Protect.Server
Ad-Protect.Addin.1
Ad-Protect.Addin
MicrosoftOfficeOutlookAddinsAd-Protect.Addin.1

Ad-Protect Tips & Warnings

RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter Ad-Protect scan and automatically detect Ad-Protect on your PC.

Why use the Ad-Protect scanner?

• Ad-Protect is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
• Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
• You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
• To check for Ad-Protect, we recommend you use SpyHunter Ad-Protect scanner.

More Ad-Protect Related Info:

What is a rogue anti-spyware program?

Ad-Protect is a rogue anti-spyware program.

A rogue anti-spyware program is a program that uses spyware and other deceptive tools to trick you into purchasing their fake spyware remover. A rogue anti-spyware software will install a trojan on your machine to download the software. You’ll know you’re being tricked if you go to a website and an ad pops up that looks like a Windows notification message. Once you click on the ad’s OK button, this will direct you to the software’s website. In other cases, simply by clicking the cancel or close button can start the rogue anti-spyware program’s installation. Often, a rogue anti-spware program will display false positives (nonexistent spyware) when you use their spyware scanner. Some rogue anti-spyware software, like Ad-Protect will automatically download the trial version without your knowledge.

How do I know I have Ad-Protect on my computer?

Good question! The first step in detecting and removing Ad-Protect is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. Ad-Protect, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the Ad-Protect symptoms can start you on the road to having a Ad-Protect-free computer.

Ad-Protect Symptoms

If you answer “yes” to any of the Ad-Protect symptoms listed below, you may have Ad-Protect or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of Ad-Protect and other unwanted software infections vary.

Ad-Protect may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a Ad-Protect infection. Once installed, Ad-Protect can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.

Ad-Protect may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, Ad-Protect or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.

Ad-Protect may bombard you with popup ads. Ad-Protect may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have Ad-Protect or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.

Ad-Protect may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with Ad-Protect. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.

Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with Ad-Protect. Ad-Protect and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.

Help! I have Ad-Protect. What do I do?

Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.

If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with Ad-Protect, download SpyHunter Ad-Protect scanner to automatically check for any Ad-Protect files.

Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.

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