The Data Protection malware is a fake utility which will infect your system instead of doing what it is supposed to say. It is a rogue utility which can infect a lot of computers and it can also spread quickly with the use of deception. It’s creators have also made similar copies of this malwares, malwares such as the Malware Protection and the Data Protection are all clones of the Security Defense software. This fake software will attack your computer stealthily, once it breaks into your system, it will take advantage of your computer’s weak spots and it will modify your keys and your files until it will totally corrupt your system. Once it has gained control, it will generate pop ups and ads without your permission. Basically, the ads will keep on telling you that your computer is now infected with a virus and that if you will not act as soon as possible, your computer’s system will be destroyed.

Once the Data Protection virus has nested properly in your computer, upon your next restart, you will see fake scanners which will run without your permission. It will the give you a false threat report which will tell you that your computer is under a serious threat from spywares and malwares, but you need to bear in mind that these attacks are all fabricated and none of them are present in your computer. Of course, the Data Protection virus itself is trying to make up all these things and you need to get rid of this virus first if you want your computer to return back to normal.

The Data Protection Manual Removal Steps:

Please take the time to back up your system before you go through the manual removal steps. You need to keep in mind that any errors during the Data Protection file deletion will cause serious problem and this is why you need to double check everything first.

Associated Data Protection Files:

• c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\fiosejgfse.dll
• %Temp%\4otjesjty.mof
• %Temp%\MSWINSCK.exe
• %Temp%\wscsvc32.exe
• %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Data Protection.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\Data Protection Support.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\Data Protection.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\spam001.exe
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\spam002.exe
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\spam003.exe
• %UserProfile%\Desktop\troj000.exe
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\About.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Activate.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Buy.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Data Protection Support.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Data Protection.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Scan.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Settings.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Data Protection\Update.lnk
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\about.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\activate.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\buy.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\dat.db
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\datext.dll
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\dathook.dll
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\datprot.exe
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\help.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\scan.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\settings.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\splash.mp3
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\Uninstall.exe
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\update.ico
• c:\Program Files\Data Protection\virus.mp3

Associated Data Protection Windows Registry Information:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Malware Defense
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Paladin Antivirus
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{5E2121EE-0300-11D4-8D3B-444553540000}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Data Protection
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Malware Defense
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Data Protection
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Paladin Antivirus
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Program Groups
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = “1”
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Data Protection”
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system “DisableTaskMgr” = “1”
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved “{5E2121EE-0300-11D4-8D3B-444553540000}”

The Data Protection manual removal procedure may require a certain level of technical skill and it may be too complicated for new computer users. The lack of technical skill and the slightest error during the deletion may cause an irreparable system corruption.  What’s more, undeleted files and objects that remain hidden may cause the virus to reanimate automatically after incomplete removal. For this reason it’s strongly advised that the removal of the Data Protection tool, which will save your time and avoid any system corruptions and ensure the desired result be utilized.

If you need assistance removing Data Protection Malware or have other PC, Server or Laptop problems call us at 800-643-2638 or email us at Support@ExpertSupportNow.com. We can speed up your system and fix most problems remotely through the internet while you watch!

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