What is "Search protect", and how to treat it?

So, today we will talk with you about what "Search protect" is, 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.

What and why?

We will start with the study of our today's program. If it can be called such. In general, if you are thinking about what "Search protect" is, you can start to panic - it's a kind of virus-hijacker browser. He is able to steal your data. It's not very pleasant, especially if you often score in the browser numbers of bank cards or logins / passwords from electronic purses.

Among other things, "Search protect" is a program that supposedly helps you to work on the Internet. In fact, it simply clutters the processes and "jams" 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 produces a lot of errors. Thus, it is worth to see where this infection is taken from. After all, then these places can simply be avoided.

Places of infection

Well, if you think for a long time how to close "Search protect" and delete it once and for all, then, most likely, have already visited one of the following "places" where this infection can occur.

The first place is given, of course, to various programs for hacking. When using them, users are forced to turn off the anti-virus system. And this is an excellent opportunity to activate the virus.

In addition, you can also pick up "Search protect" (and any other spam), passing on suspicious advertising links. Sometimes just one click on the banner - and the infection is already in the operating system.

The third place is given to the so-called download managers. They are very "love" to install a variety of malware along with the downloadable file. Related to this content is the "Search protect" virus. After the download is complete, you will find yourself "a wagon and a small cart" of strange and new content. So let's try with you now to figure out how to rid yourself and your computer of annoying spam.

Checking

Now that we know what "Search protect" is, it's worth fighting with this infection. Any such "battle" begins with banal actions - checking your computer for viruses.

For this venture, Dr.Web is perfect. If he does not like you for some reason, you can also use Avastom. Well, or Nod32. There is no fundamental difference - only the desire of the user.

In either case, you should update the virus database before starting the scan. After that, run a deep scan, and then wait for the results. Here you may need patience - sometimes testing takes several hours. After getting the final results, just cure everything that was found. Does not work? Then just delete the damaged and dangerous files. You can close the antivirus and continue to work further.

Delete

If you notice that you have the "Search protect" icon, this can mean only one thing: the program of the same name is installed somewhere on the computer. Touching the label does not make sense - it still does not help us. So you can delete it, and then start more important things.

Visit the "control panel". It will have to find "Installing and removing programs." Click on this item and wait a moment. You will see a list of all installed content and games that are only available on the system. What should I do? Get rid of the "Search protect" application, as well as those "progs" that you have not used for a long time (and do not plan).

Click on the desired lines with the right mouse button, and then select the menu item "delete". After the completion of this stage, only a couple of simple steps will remain, which will certainly help us defeat the annoying "Search protect".

Processes

It's time to look into the "task manager". This is where we 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 Windows 7 and higher), select "Task Manager". Before you open a window in which we now will work. Go to the "processes" tab. Carefully look at what is running on the computer. After that, you'll have to find the Protectsvc line. Complete this "task". Do not be afraid - it is this line that will prevent us from permanently deleting "Search protect". After this, you can safely close the service and move on.

Shortcuts

As you can see, so far there is nothing complicated in the removal of today's infection. Now we need to look into the properties of the shortcuts of all your browsers installed on the computer. After all, it is there that the remains of our today's infection are hidden.

Click on the browser icon with the right mouse button, and then select "Properties." Before you pop up a small window. It will have to pay attention to the "object" field. Scroll it to the "stop", and then see if there is anything in quotes after the executable (exe) file. Yes? Then erase the inscription along with the brackets, and then save the changes. These were, perhaps, the only remnants of our infection. But do not rush 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, and also possible methods of fighting this infection. Do not "run" the treatment of the computer. After all, if you can not get treatment, you will have to reinstall the entire operating system.