How to Remove “Advanced System Protector” virus
gerard22
I downloaded a program to organize mp3 files on my computer. A program named Advanced System Protector is bundled with it. To make the story short, this software is installed on my computer without getting permission from me. An adware or malware disguises as a tool for Windows. In fact, it states that Advanced System Protector is Windows’ partner.
Now that Advanced System Protector is aggressively taking control of my computer, it’s about time to take action in removing it. I have tried various methods but the virus does not want to leave my PC. Removing the software from control panel only shows an error that the file is not present. How come that Advanced System Protector was installed without proper way of uninstalling it. If that is the case, can someone tell me how to remove this pest from my machine?
Thanks in advance.
Gerard
peck1955
Dec 12, 2012 @ 01:00:57
I have the same problem with Advanced System Protector few weeks back. It does have a label under Add/Remove program of Windows but you cannot remove while the program is running. Disabling it is a big question so forget that option. You cannot remove the adware from control panel. What I did was use system restore and returned the PC setup prior to the installation of Advanced System Protector. This will only work if you have a restore point saved on computer.
Other things you can do are download ‘uninstall’ programs that is offered by many legitimate developers. Also, do not forget to scan the computer with anti-malware and anti-virus program to make sure that it is free from viruses.
jason cooper
Jan 05, 2013 @ 22:21:04
how can I remove advance system restorer from my pc thanks
Mog
Jan 30, 2013 @ 08:20:52
none of these so called removal programs work. Most are just other viruses, some (mainly claiming to be from microsoft) demand that you fill in large forms with lots of personal data – very suspicious.
Solution: 1. Save your data somewhere else. 2. Re-Format your hard disc. 3. Run a scrubber program (just to be sure). 4. Completely re-install Windows (or better Linux) and all your software.
Kit
Feb 02, 2013 @ 21:37:30
My lower right tray showed APS; right click and “exit.” Go to Control Panel. If no longer visible (likely because an attempt to uninstall was previously done), then go to the Programs file and run APS’s own uninstaller, something like 000uninstall. Seems to have just worked for me; and removed all its files from Program Files.
Kit
Feb 02, 2013 @ 21:38:23
Of course, my above comment meant to read ASP … jeez.
topojani
Feb 03, 2013 @ 11:29:42
I have problem with this virus. How to remove from my PC?
P.satay
Feb 16, 2013 @ 03:33:28
There is an un-install function in Start-All Programmes [Win7], just did it, successful I think- (icon is now missing fr bottom right of task bar) n was also referred to their “please stay” website.
Vane D. Lopez
Feb 26, 2013 @ 18:01:42
ctrl+shift+esc Will bring up the Windows Task Manager, then go to Processes and locate the program and and click End Process on the bottom, then try to uninstall it again from the Control Panel or locate the program by searching for it and delete all the files associated in the folder where its located then make sure you also remove it from the Recycle Bin.
Note: If that doesn’t work try to uninstall the program by starting your computer in Safe Mode w/Networking by pressing F8 several times upon starting your computer, then select Safe Mode w/Networking this should allow you to uninstall it in the control panel with no problems because certain programs cannot run in Safe Mode
mercy rocio haro
Mar 10, 2013 @ 13:58:45
cual es la clave de la livencia
sue
Mar 17, 2013 @ 04:12:11
1. Advance system protector is beyond evil. It has taken over my uncles computer. The keyboard is frozen.
The mouse doesn’t work. He called the scam company and they wanted 100 a month to take it off. They
need to be reported to the FBI–isn’t this extortion?
zombie
Mar 17, 2013 @ 15:53:25
I got rid of it thanx to Van D. Lopez, Cunt of a virus
Thore Hult
Mar 24, 2013 @ 10:15:35
Advanced System Protector is a virus-program, not problem.
You can take a better virus-program “Comodo” is very good.
If you have many virus-program in your computer is not good
Thore Hult
Mar 24, 2013 @ 10:15:38
Advanced System Protector is a virus-program, not problem.
You can take a better virus-program “Comodo” is very good.
If you have many virus-program in your computer is not good