How to remove an Protector error

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Protector.exe file information

The process known as SpyCatcher Protector - manage spyware or GhostSurf spyware watcher belongs to software GhostSurf (version 2006 Platinum, 2005 Platinum, 2007 Platinum) or SpyCatcher Express (version 2006) or SpyCatcher by Tenebril (www.tenebril.com).

Description: Protector.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 86,133 bytes (91% of all occurrences), 73,845 bytes or 1,141,248 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. File Protector.exe is not a Windows system file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to uninstall GhostSurf 2006 Platinum or SpyCatcher Express 2006 software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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If Protector.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 74% dangerous. The file size is 15,360 bytes. Program has no file description. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. Protector.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.

If Protector.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 100% dangerous. The file size is 86,133 bytes. The program has no visible window. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The program is a hidden stealth process. Protector.exe is not a Windows core file.
It is possible to uninstall GhostSurf 2007 Platinum software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

If Protector.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 100% dangerous. The file size is 86,133 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Protector.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Protector.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

AVG anti virus says it is a trojan virus
Shawn Matlock

the file Gonna Crap ur Comp ! thats all i can say about it

its annoying with mcafee

well, this thing as malware is hard to remove
chimbarongo

there is a trojan that uses a rootkit to hide itself. when running netstat -b there are lots of entries containing [protector.exe]. running rootkit revealer shows it to be hidden from windows api and it has 15K. located in system32 directory
don't really mater

it opens a port to send and recieve on the internet. It is started as a non existent process
Cle

Maybe it's belong to spycatcher ternebril

makes the cd writing wizard to start when windows boots
samuel chege

it copies to cds and flashdisks
thoma

TCPView identified it as Unidentified Process . Only properties of U.P. showed true name Protector.exe.

It's a worm, it's not been on my laptop till I shared a file with a friend. Please remove it else, it's a disaster in waiting, I've experienced this.

It's very annoying and has never been useful. I need help removing it, please help
Masiga

Malware, sells the cure to the problem it creates

It's a virus which messes up your computer badstyle.
Person

everytime I reboot my computer it opens up porn web sites. it took me nearly an hour to remove it and I am still not completely sure if I removed it so I have to take my laptop to geek squad :0(
sonia

Its a spy virus it blocks ur web browser and everithing so just download SpyHunter 4
KutiXO

Was hidden in apps roaming. Deleted my task manager as well. Used the security task manager to remove.
Daniel

This file was downloaded to a customer's computer through a ad rotator trojan. Causes popups to get you to buy(fake) AV software that you don't need.
Dilan Gilluly

It is a terrible virus,and needs removed!It comes to you during a windows update.I had to have it removed professionally,as it rendered my pc uselss!
Katsy

Summary: Average user rating of Protector.exe: based on 27 votes with 19 reviews.

4 users think Protector.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 21 users think Protector.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade Protector.exe ("not sure about it").

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