IronProtector

Posted by elisein Blog Tutorials on October 7th, 2010 | Leave a comment

IronProtector (or Iron Protector) is a rogue anti-spyware program that will distributed by Trojans. Once install on your computer, IronProtector will scare you with the fake scanning results which will misinform you about the detection of your computer. All of its frequent pop-up ads aim to trick you into purchasing its so-called version in order to remove the detected items. However, most of the time, it will mis-report your legitimate system time, which will result in complete system corruption once mis-deleted. Seriously, it is greatly mess up your system, affecting the overall computer performance. So to protect your computer and ensure a smooth and faster computer, it is highly advised that you should immediately remove IronProtector from your computer.

How to remove IronProtector manually?

Before manually removing IronProtector, it is necessary for you to bear in mind that this method is only available for those who are professional on computers. And your computer will become completely crashes if a necessary file is mis-deleted incorrectly.

1. Stop the below IronProtector processes:

F0E84.exe
Uninstall.exe
RegistryClever.exe
RegistryCleverTray.exe
[random characters]

2.Delete the files listed below:

•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\RegistryClever
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\RegistryClever\BackupedItems\
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\RegistryClever\BackupedItems\items.xml
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\RegistryClever.lnk
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\IronProtector.lnk
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RegistryClever\
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RegistryClever\Homepage.lnk
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RegistryClever\RegistryClever.lnk
•%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RegistryClever\Uninstall.lnk
•%Program Files%\FDFCA\
•%Program Files%\FDFCA\F0E84.exe
•%Program Files%\FDFCA\Uninstall.exe
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\license.txt
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\RegistryClever.exe
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\RegistryCleverTray.exe
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\uninstall.exe
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\Styles\
•%Program Files%\RegistryClever Software\RegistryClever\Styles\Vista.cjstyles
•%WINDOWS%\.dll
•%WINDOWS%\.bin
•%WINDOWS%\.cpl
•%WINDOWS%\system32\.cpl
•%WINDOWS%\system32\.exe
•%WINDOWS%\system32\.bin
•%UserProfile%\Desktop\IronProtector.lnk
•%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\.exe

3. Locate and remove the following registry entries:

•HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IronProtector
•HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\RegistryClever
•HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IronProtector
•HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\IronProtector
•HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RegistryClever
•HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegistryClever
•HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
•HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “TrayScan”
•HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “F0E84.exe”

Once again, please be aware that this manual removal method is only recommended for those who have a full understanding on how IronProtector works. If not, more serious problems like random system crashes, program lock-ups will come on the neck of another. If you are not a computer expert, simply perform the below steps to remove IronProtector from your computer.

How to remove IronProtector automatically?
1. Download and install Instant Spyware Remover on your computer.
2. Launch it and then click “Scan” to thoroughly scan your computer for any potential threats.
3. Click “Remove” after the scan finishes.

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