ContentProtector Removal Guide

When you are constantly assaulted by annoying pop-ups and any other type of commercial content, perhaps it is the right time to check whether you have ContentProtector installed on your computer. This adware created by Russian developers has been prevalent since February 2016. The countries affected by the annoying software the most include the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. However, it does not mean that the program cannot find its way into your computer as well. If that happens, be sure to remove ContentProtector from the system immediately because such adware applications bring nothing but trouble.

One thing we have to establish here is that ContentProtector does not have a direct distribution source. Sure enough, you can find out more about the program at contentprotector.org, but the website does not offer a direct download link. It also says that the application is a modern protection tool that has been “created to protect your PC against unwanted and malicious content.” It is ironic that ContentProtector itself is considered a potential computer security threat by quite a few security specialists.

Either way, since the program cannot be downloaded from the official source, we are left with the most common distribution method applied by adware applications: bundled downloads. It means that several programs are downloaded simultaneously via a third-party installer. For example, if you download some program from a file-sharing website, you have to be aware of the fact that this program may be bundled with additional applications. Usually, users have the chance to avoid installing additional software, but they tend to breeze through the installation wizard without giving it much of a thought. As a result, the likes of ContentProtector manage to slither into your PC.

On top of that, if you have ContentProtector installed on your system, it also means that there are more unwanted applications, such as eTranslator or Torrent Search running on your computer as well. This just means you will need to run a thorough computer scan with a licensed antispyware tool to determine just how infected your computer is, and what you have to do to clean it.

It is also important to note that you should be very careful about what pop-ups you click when ContentProtector runs on your PC. The problem is that this application promotes third-party content in its ads, and some of that may not be as safe as you think. This program is not responsible for the third-party content security, and it states that explicitly in its Privacy Policy. To put it simply, if something bad happens when you click any of the random ads, you will not be able to blame the adware for it.

There is a very fine line between legal and illegal when it comes to adware, so it is for the best to get rid of it completely and just save yourself the trouble of dealing with suspicious software. You can easily uninstall ContentProtector via Control Panel, but if you cannot recognize other potential threats, then it is always a good idea to acquire a powerful antispyware tool.

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How to Delete ContentProtector

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Press and hold Win+R simultaneously.
2. The Run prompt will pop up. Enter Control Panel into the Open box.
3. Click OK and navigate to Uninstall a program.
4. Highlight the program you want to delete and click Uninstall.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Click the Start menu button and open Control Panel.
2. Go to Uninstall a program and remove the unwanted application.

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Navigate to Add or remove programs and uninstall the adware application.