Viruswebprotect.com Removal Guide

Do you know what Viruswebprotect.com is?

Viruswebprotect.com is a browser hijacker that may render your web browser unusable by taking it over. Viruswebprotect.com is a dirty website that pushes fake anti-spyware software. Viruswebprotect.com displays annoying popups and alert messages on your computer stating that you are infected with spyware.

Type: Virus
Infection Length: 138,293 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (all versions), 2003, Windows XP (all service packs)
Systems Not Affected: DOS, EPOC, Linux, Macintosh, Novell Netware, OS/2, UNIX
Technical details: 1. Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows.
2. Adds values to registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MNACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
3. Scans the hard drive for .exe files and infects any executable files.
Searches for passwords/information, which it may send to a remote attacker.
Recomendations [SIC]: Click "OK" to download officially approved security software.
Always keep your patch levels up-to-date.

Non-techie terms: Viruswebprotect.com is installed onto your system through the Downloader.Affiliase Trojan. The Downloader.Affiliase Trojan is usually downloaded and installed through a video codec download or P2P website. Viruswebprotect.com and any associated website such as PureSafetyHere.com were created by hackers to take your hard earned money. Do not under any circumstances purchase Viruswebprotect.com or any programs advertised on PureSafetyHere.com.

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  • BrilliantOne

    I am 1st! Hahahaha! Just kidding. Good job with posting the fix to this annoying behemoth of a skinless dog, good for nothing, virus. Now I can surf the web without those annoying pop-ups!

  • Safemode

    Tack så jävla mycket.

    Translated from Swedish to English

    Thank you so bloody much.

  • kelly trobaugh

    Thank God for you. Our laptop was hijacked and your program worked. Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

  • daniel

    Thanks a lot. Really works.
    Great job.
    SalU2

  • Obaid

    Thanks so much, my laptop got infected and i was able to fix it within 20 mins thanks to u

  • jpvds

    I've had the same virus too. I was able to remove it, except for one thing : my c and d partition of my first drive are no more to see in explorer. I think something in the registry must have been changed. Any ideas how to bring them back ?
    JP