Do you know what Malware Protector 2008 is?

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Malware Protector 2008 or MalwareProtector 2008, is a rogue application that comes from the Zlob.Trojan group of infections. Malware Protector 2008 can be installed without your knowledge running in the background where it is able to display annoying popups and alert messages. Usually Malware Protector 2008’s popups state that you are infected with some type of infection which is totally bogus. Malware Protector 2008 uses this tactic to force computer users into purchasing the full Malware Protector 2008 program.

Do you have black bugs appearing on your screen like a screen saver that is eating away at your desktop image? This is a clear sign that you have a spyware infection or the rogue anti-spyware program Malware Protector 2008 installed. Many people have seen a screen saver where it has bugs eating away at the desktop but this time it is not for fun or for “saving your screen from burn-in. This time Malware Protector 2008 will not only eat away at your screen but potentially eat away at your wallet if you ever slip up and pay for this worthless program.

In non-techie terms: Malware Protector 2008 does not remove any spyware or malware on your computer as it claims too. Ultimately you will be wasting your money if you purchase Malware Protector 2008. The malwareprotector2008.com website was set up for the purpose of downloading and selling the Malware Protector 2008 program. Do not visit this website or purchase the Malware Protector 2008 application.

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Aliases: Malware Protector 2008, MalwareProtector 2008, MalwareProtector2008.com.

Malware Protector 2008 has an interstitial page that displays the following message:

Reported Insecure Browsing: Navigation blocked.
Insecure Internet activity. Threat of virus attack
Due to insecure Internet browsing your PC can easily get infected with viruses, worms and trojans without your knowledge, and that can lead to system slowdown, freezes and crashes. Also insecure Internet activity can result in revealing your personal information. To get full advanced real-time protection for PC and Internet activity, install an antivirus and antispyware software. We recommend you to protect your PC now and continue safe Internet browsing. Click here to get full advanced real-time protection and continue browsing.
Continue to this website unprotected (not recommended)

What is an interstitial page?

An Interstitial page is a web page that is displayed before the actual expected content page. This type of page is widely used mainly as an advertisement page. If you click on a link on some web pages before it sends you to the desired web page, it will redirect you to a temporary page where an ad is displayed. Many rogue anti-spyware programs or infections are using this method where instead of an ad page it is part of a malicious page that may entice the distribution, sell or install of spyware.

Malware Protector 2008 Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Malware Protector 2008 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Malware Protector 2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Malware Protector 2008 will be removed completely. So read the Malware Protector 2008 removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall Malware Protector 2008 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Malware Protector 2008 if found.
2. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
3. Remove Malware Protector 2008 Directories.
   To find Malware Protector 2008 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following Malware Protector 2008 directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\Malware Protector 2008
   
   Right-click on the Malware Protector 2008 folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Malware Protector 2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Malware Protector 2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
4. To remove Malware Protector 2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Malware Protector 2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Malware Protector 2008 problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Malware Protector 2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.