Remove ASKPROTECT.SYS malware
ASKPROTECT.SYS Malware Removal Guide
Manual removal instructions:
Antivirus Report of ASKPROTECT.SYS:
askprotect.sys
Full path on a computer: %SYSDIR%\DRIVERS\ASKPROTECT.SYS
ASKPROTECT.SYS software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
| ASKPROTECT.SYS | Malware |
| ASKPROTECT.SYS | Dangerous |
| ASKPROTECT.SYS | High Risk |
What is ASKPROTECT.SYS and how dangerous is it?
ASKPROTECT.SYS software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
Why users find ASKPROTECT.SYS as "unwanted" application?
Annoying Advertisement
- Advertisement misleading you into visiting another site or downloading files.
- Delivering out-of-context advertising, which worsen your computing, experience.
- Unwanted processes that you can not control.
- Changing your computer and browser settings without your permission.
ASKPROTECT.SYS shows pop-up ads or text ads or advertising banners.
The banners are really invasive. There is no way to stop ASKPROTECT.SYS unwanted pop-ups.
Breaking your privacy
ASKPROTECT.SYS is spying on almost everything you do!
Unwanted behavior
After infecting with ASKPROTECT.SYS, you can find that your PC is running slow.
You can see:
ASKPROTECT.SYS is preventing you from removing it. You cannot uninstall ASKPROTECT.SYS, delete its files and folders.
How did I get infected with ASKPROTECT.SYS?
ASKPROTECT.SYS like many Win32pup-Gen programs is often downloaded in a bundle with other program like free software, audio and video convert programs, cracked games etc.
ASKPROTECT.SYS can also be bundled within the custom installer on many download sites, so if you have downloaded a software from these web sites, chances are that ASKPROTECT.SYS was installed during the software setup process.
How to protect myself from being infected with ASKPROTECT.SYS again?
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You can avoid Win32pup-Gen infections like ASKPROTECT.SYS by not downloading software from unknown sources and web sites containing illegal content.
Check applications and software you want to download.
ASKPROTECT.SYS is related to: Win32-PUP-gen, ASKPROTECT.SYS.
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