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Total Protect 2009 Removal Guide

Total Protect 2009 Description

Total Protect 2009, also known as TotalProtect 2009, is a rogue anti-spyware program usually installed by the Trojan Vundo. Once infected by Total Protect 2009, you'll receive numerous fake security alerts and system scan results stating that your computer is infected with spyware. To remove the supposed spyware infections, Total Protect 2009 will then urge you to purchase Total Protect 2009's full program from its website (TotalProtect2009.com) for $79.95 or $49.95.

Total Protect 2009's website may seem to be a legitimate website, however, TotalProtect2009.com is the home of a major scam. All links provided by Total Protect 2009 will most likely redirect you to malicious websites that sell Total Protect 2009 as a legitimate spyware remover. Total Protect 2009 may have the ability to recreate itself after reboot. It is strongly recommended to remove Total Protect 2009 from your system upon detection.

How can I Detect Total Protect 2009?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Total Protect 2009 by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Total Protect 2009 files, it's possible that Total Protect 2009 will reappear after reboot. Follow the Total Protect 2009 detection and removal methods below.

Total Protect 2009 or TotalProtect 2009 Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Total Protect 2009 Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Total Protect 2009 manual removal instructions and Total Protect 2009 components listed to help you remove Total Protect 2009 from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Total Protect 2009.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Total Protect 2009 Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Total Protect 2009" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Total Protect 2009", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Total Protect 2009 in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Total Protect 2009 Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Total Protect 2009" process by name.
3. Select the "Total Protect 2009" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Total Protect 2009" processes files:
5. c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\tp_starter.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\uninstall.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\TotalProtect2009_start_setup.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\TotalProtect2009.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Total Protect 2009 Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Total Protect 2009" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Total Protect 2009" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Total Protect 2009 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Total Protect 2009" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Antivirus Software HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Handler\totalprotect HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\totalprotect
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Total Protect 2009 DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Total Protect 2009 DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Total Protect 2009 DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Total Protect 2009" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Total Protect 2009.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Total Protect 2009" DLL files:
5. c:\WINDOWS\system32\vbzlib2.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Total Protect 2009 Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Total Protect 2009" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Total Protect 2009" processes files:
9. c:\WINDOWS\system32\vbzlib2.dll c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Total Protect 2009\Remove Total Protect 2009.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Total Protect 2009\Run Total Protect 2009.lnk c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Total Protect 2009 c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Run Total Protect 2009.lnk c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\vbase.ini c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\lang\english.lng c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\lang c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\tp_starter.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\options.ini c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\gfx.bin c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\uninstall.log c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\uninstall.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\TotalProtect2009_start_setup.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\TotalProtect2009.exe.MANIFEST c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009\TotalProtect2009.exe c:\Program Files\Total Protect 2009
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Total Protect 2009 Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Total Protect 2009 and automatically remove Total Protect 2009 as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Total Protect 2009 installed on your computer, check for Total Protect 2009 with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Total Protect 2009 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Total Protect 2009 files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Total Protect 2009 and other malware threats.

To learn more on Total Protect 2009, see our Total Protect 2009 resource section below.

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Total Protect 2009 is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

Think you have Total Protect 2009? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect Total Protect 2009 on your PC.

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Total Protect 2009 Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Total Protect 2009 and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Total Protect 2009 spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Total Protect 2009 automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Total Protect 2009 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Total Protect 2009 from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Total Protect 2009 files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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Total Protect 2009 Screenshots

View Total Protect 2009 screenshots below and see for yourself how Total Protect 2009 looks like. Learn how to recognize Total Protect 2009 when it infects your machine.

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