What is Computerprotect05.info?
Computerprotect05.info is a fake tech support that will display a BSOD to trick innocent computer users to contact a bogus technical support by calling the given number. Please don’t call the so-called toll free number. Actually, this annoying pop-up is the only problem that you should concern. Commonly, this popup may come with the message like this:
System Alert
Your Computer is infected with an adware or malware causing you to see this popup.
This may happen due to obsolete virus protection.
To fix, please call system support at xxxxx immediately....
Computerprotect05.info is also recognized by Kaspersky as a malware site. It may be caused by the PUPs installed on your computer. Once inside, it will take over almost all the web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome) installed on your computer. Once infected, it will seriously interrupt computer your online activities by modifying your homepage URL and new tab URL. It may also collect your confidential information such as IP address, passwords, and bank account details. Those information or data will eventually be sent to the cyber criminals. Besides, this annoying popup will freeze your web browsers and not allow you to exit directly. It is troublesome and even risky to have this popup in your computer. You should remove it at all cost.
How to Remove Computerprotect05.info?
There are three available methods offered to help you remove this fake BSOD permanently. If you need a better way to get rid of this popup and the related malware, you are highly advised to download and use SpyHunter.
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Step 1: End suspicious process in Windows Task Manager.
Right click the blank Windows Taskbar and select Start Task Manager to open. If your IE is infected and stuck in Computerprotect05.info, you should end the main iexplorer.exe. FF and Chrome are respectively corresponding to firefox.exe and chrome.exe.
Step 2: Remove unwanted program or adware from Control Panel.
Step 3: Erase Computerprotect05.info from various browsers.
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Step 6: Delete corrupted registry entries.
SpyHunter has the ability to detect and remove all kinds of computer threats such as nasty adware, browser hijacker, trojan virus, and many other malware and spyware. It is designed to assist the average computer user to fix their PC automatically. If you find it hard to remove with the manual removal instruction, you can also use this automatic removal tool.
Step 1: After finishing downloading, click Run to install SpyHunter step by step.
Step 2: After finishing installing, SpyHunter will scan and diagnose your entire system automatically.
Step 3: As the scanning is complete, all detected threats will be listed out. Then, you can click on “Fix Threats” to remove all of the threats found in your system.
Good to know:
SpyHunter responds with advanced technology to stay one step ahead of today’s malware threats. It offers additional customization capabilities to ensure every user is able to custom tailor this anti-malware application to fit their specific needs. It is great if you remove the threats on your own. If you cannot make it yourself, SpyHunter will be another choice for you.
Method 1: Watch Relevant Removal Video for Help
Method 2: Manually Erase Computerprotect05.info from IE/FF/Chrome
Step 1: End suspicious process in Windows Task Manager.
Right click the blank Windows Taskbar and select Start Task Manager to open. If your IE is infected and stuck in Computerprotect05.info, you should end the main iexplorer.exe. FF and Chrome are respectively corresponding to firefox.exe and chrome.exe.
Step 2: Remove unwanted program or adware from Control Panel.
Windows 8 & Windows 8.1
- Slide the mouse cursor to the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Click Settings on the Charm bar and go to Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program and remove unwanted program.
Windows Vista & Windows 7
- Open the Start Menu and click Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and remove wanted program.
Windows XP
- Open the Start Menu and navigate to Control Panel.
- Select Add or Remove Programs and uninstall unwanted program.
Step 3: Erase Computerprotect05.info from various browsers.
Google Chrome
- Select Settings from Google Chrome menu.
- Go to Settings and select Extension. Disable suspicious/newly-added extensions
- Click on Show advance settings to expand the current window.
- Click on "Reset browser settings" button.
- You need to click on Reset button to confirm the removal of Computerprotect05.info entries.
Internet Explorer
- Select Tools from Internet Explorer menu.
- Go to Manage add-on and go to Toolbar and Extension. Remove suspicious/newly-added add-ons.
- Choose Internet Options from the list.
- Select Advanced Tab from the opened window.
- Click on Reset button to get rid of Computerprotect05.info and other adware.
- Once done, click Close and then OK to apply the changes.
Mozilla Firefox
- Go to Firefox menu from the top right. Select Add-on from the draw-down list and remove suspicious/newly-added add-ons.
- Choose Help from Mozilla Firefox menu.
- Click Troubleshooting Information from the list.
- Click on Reset Firefox button under "Reset Firefox to its default state" area.
- Confirm the action and click Finish to finally remove Computerprotect05.info items.
Step 4: Erase Computerprotect05.info from local disk.
Show hidden folder: start menu >> type 'folder options' and hit enter >> 'View' >> show hidden folder
Delete suspicious files from the folders below.
%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>
Show hidden folder: start menu >> type 'folder options' and hit enter >> 'View' >> show hidden folder
Delete suspicious files from the folders below.
%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>
Step 6: Delete corrupted registry entries.
Press Win & R on your keyboard. Type 'regedit' and hit enter.
Click Edit > Find...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing "NewTabPageShow" = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Default_Page_URL" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Default_Page_URL" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
Method 3: Automatically Remove Computerprotect05.info with SpyHunter
SpyHunter has the ability to detect and remove all kinds of computer threats such as nasty adware, browser hijacker, trojan virus, and many other malware and spyware. It is designed to assist the average computer user to fix their PC automatically. If you find it hard to remove with the manual removal instruction, you can also use this automatic removal tool.
Step 1: After finishing downloading, click Run to install SpyHunter step by step.
Step 2: After finishing installing, SpyHunter will scan and diagnose your entire system automatically.
Step 3: As the scanning is complete, all detected threats will be listed out. Then, you can click on “Fix Threats” to remove all of the threats found in your system.
Good to know:
SpyHunter responds with advanced technology to stay one step ahead of today’s malware threats. It offers additional customization capabilities to ensure every user is able to custom tailor this anti-malware application to fit their specific needs. It is great if you remove the threats on your own. If you cannot make it yourself, SpyHunter will be another choice for you.
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