So today we will talk to you aboutis "Search protect", how to get rid of this infection, and also discuss how it manifests itself on the computer. Probably, many users have already encountered computer viruses and know that it can be quite difficult to get rid of some. So let's quickly see what "Search protect" is for, and how to remove it once and for all.
We will begin by studying our current program.If you can call it that. In general, if you think about what Search Search is, you can start to panic - this is a kind of browser hijacker. It is able to steal your entered data. Not very nice, especially if you often score in the browser bank card numbers or usernames / passwords from electronic wallets.
Among other things, "Search protect" isa program that supposedly helps you work on the Internet. In fact, it simply clutters up the processes and "mutes" the computer. In other words, it starts to slow down. The longer the virus sits in the system, the stronger the "brakes". You can start to panic if your PC turns on for 5 minutes, opens another 10 programs, and it gives a lot of errors. Thus, it is worth seeing where this infection comes from. Because then these places can be simply avoided.
Well, if you have been thinking for a long time how to close "Search protect" and delete it once and for all, then, most likely, you have already visited one of the following places where this infection can occur.
First place given, of course, a variety of programs for hacking. When using them, users are forced to turn off the anti-virus system. And this is a great opportunity to activate the virus.
In addition, you can also catch "Searchprotect "(and any other spam) by clicking on suspicious advertising links. Sometimes just a click on the banner is enough - and the infection is already in the operating system.
Third place given to the so-called managersdownloads. They very "love" along with the downloadable file to install more and a variety of malware. Similar content includes the "Search protect" virus. After the download is complete, you will find the "car and small truck" of strange and new content. So let's try with you now to figure out how to save yourself and your computer from annoying spam.
Now that we know what Search Search is, it’s worth fighting this infection. Any such “battle” begins with banal actions - checking your computer for viruses.
Dr.Web is perfect for this project.If for some reason you don’t like it, you can also use Avast. Well, or Nod32. There is no fundamental difference - only the desire of the user.
In any case, before you start checkingupdate the virus database. After that, run a deep scan, and then wait for the results. Here patience may be required of you - sometimes checking takes several hours. After getting the final results, simply cure everything that was discovered. Does not work? Then simply delete the damaged and dangerous files. You can close the antivirus and continue to work further.
If you notice that you have a badge"Search protect", then this can only mean one thing: the same name program is installed on the computer somewhere. Touch the label does not make sense - he still will not help us. So you can remove it, and then proceed to more important things.
Visit the "control panel".It will have to find "Add or Remove Programs." Click on this item and wait a bit. You will see a list of all installed content and games that are only available in the system. What to do? Get rid of the application "Search protect", as well as those "prog" that you have not used for a long time (and do not plan).
Click on the desired lines with the right button.mouse, and then select the "delete" menu item. After this stage is completed, there are just a couple of simple steps that will surely help us defeat the annoying “Search protect”.
It is time to look into the "task manager".It is in it that we will have to disable the process created by the virus, which does not allow ordinary users to permanently delete "Search protect". To do this, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Now in the window that appears (from the version of Windows 7 andabove) select "Task Manager". You will see a window in which we will now work. Go to the processes tab. Take a close look at what is running on the computer. After this, you will have to find the line Protectsvc. Complete this "task". Do not be afraid - it is this line that will prevent us from permanently deleting "Search protect". After that, you can safely close the service and move on.
As you can see, so far nothing difficult to removeThere is no infection today. Now we need to look at the shortcut properties of all your browsers installed on your computer. After all, this is where the remnants of our current infection lurk.
Нажмите по иконке браузера правой кнопкой мышки, and then select "Properties." A small window will pop up in front of you. It will have to pay attention to the field "object". Scroll it until it stops, and then see if there is anything in quotes after the executable (exe) file. Yes? Then erase the caption with the brackets, and then save the changes. These were probably the only remnants of our infection. But do not be in a hurry to rejoice. It is best to clean up the registry before the final reboot. This will help you CCleaner.
That's all.Now you know what "Search protect" is, as well as possible methods of dealing with this infection. Do not "run" the treatment of the computer. Indeed, in case of impossibility of treatment, you will be forced to reinstall the entire operating system.
