Remove AdProtect - Completely Delete and Get Rid of AdProtect

What is AdProtect? 

AdProtect is an ad-supported extension which can be classified as an adware. In general, AdProtect can get into the computer along with suspicious downloads from the Internet along with third party software, such as browser update, Java update, Flash Player update, Video Player update, video recording, download-managers or PDF creators. If you didn't pay attention to the installation process, you may have many unwanted programs to download. Once gets into the computer, AdProtect will compromise your browser and modify browser setting. It will attach on the browser as a browser helper object. It will add unwanted add-ons or extensions to your browser.


Complain from the computer:

In the past 2 wks, I'm seeing an increasingly common problem using FireFox, ie Firefox slows down & indicates its Not Responding. Then, a dialog box pops up saying that a script on the page has stopped & do I want to stop it, cancel it or debug the script. The path in the warning mentions that the script is AdProtect. How do I safely remove AdProtect from my PC ?? 

AdProtect can be also regarded as malware on your computer. You Should be very careful when surf the Internet. Don't click on a link or attachment in an email from a suspicious source. Don't download and install suspicious files with a double extension such as .txt.vb or .jpg.exe. Don’t get access to illegal online contents such as gambling or porn. Don't download unknown "free" software from reliable source. It is suggested to remove AdProtect from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful antivirus program like Spyhunter to check out the problem and remove viruses. Guide to remove AdProtect.

How to remove AdProtect 

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.


Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Step 3: Remove AdProtect extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome



Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all related registry entries.

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)

 

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

It is safe and easy to remove AdProtect by Spyhunter.

Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: To keep AdProtect on the computer is not a wise choice. This infection can bring in many other potentially virus and damage. Install Spyhunter can help you remove AdProtect and also protect your computer.

（Gary）