Description
User Protection is a computer program (rogue software) that deceives and misleads user into buying useless software license in order to remove fake computer threats.
Removal instructions
To remove this Spyware infection, download Spyware Doctor, install it and run full computer scan. At the end of the scan choose Fix Checked to start computer cleaning process.
Behavior
· Annoying pop-ups. Alerts and warnings appearring frequently and stating that the computer has been infected. It also can be promotional message asking to register or buy some rogue program.
· Disabled anti-virus tools. If any anti-spyware or anti-virus tool is present, it will turned off and blocked
· Exaggerated PC scan reports. Even if the computer is clean scan report stating that the system is infected is generated.
· Fake security warnings. Warnings stating that the computer system is not secure.
· Fake Windows security alerts. Alerts that in appearance are identical to those displayed by Windows
· Slow computer. Slower computer performance noticed.
· The risk of fraudulent payment. Frequent user persuading to buy rogue program license.
Files
C:\Program Files\User Protection\usrprot.exe
Symptoms in Hijackthis
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [User Protection] "C:\Program Files\User Protection\usrprot.exe" -noscan |