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Protector-herk.exe

Trojan - Generic

Suspicious file named Protector-herk.exe is found in a computer virus in Microsoft windows. It's analysis report is given below.

To find out information about viruses that create Protector.exe, please follow this link

Files found: view
%AppData%\Protector-herk.exe
%AppData%\result.db
C:\windows\system32\d3d9caps.dat

This file is created by a family of rogue/ fake security software, that create files named Protector-####.exe

To find out more information about these fake programs, please follow this link

(Full path for the short folder names) 

Necessary steps to remove a virus

  • To remove virus processes from the Task Manager
  • To search and delete virus files from the hard disk. Enable to view "hidden files and folders" before you search.  Otherwise virus files inside the hidden folders will not be found
  • To remove obsolete registry keys using CCleaner

Detailed instructions and free Tools

Preventive step to avoid viruses

Reprinted with permission from Threatexpert.com

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