How to Detect & Remove FilterProgram
What's FilterProgram?
FilterProgram is yet another rogue registry repair application. FilterProgram might have installed itself on your PC through a trojan, and FilterProgram may give you exaggerated registry repair scans and/or popup system alerts to scare you into buying FilterProgram. FilterProgram may also make your system unstable.
Avoid www.FilterProgram.com like that one-night stand that kept calling you.
Do I Have FilterProgram?
You can search your computer manually, but it might take hours to find FilterProgram’s hidden files. To save time, I recommend you automatically scan your PC for FilterProgram and other spyware. Why not? It’s free.
Free FilterProgram Scan, with SpyHunter
You can easily detect FilterProgram with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scanner. And if you’re really infected with FilterProgram, you can buy the full version of SpyHunter to remove FilterProgram and other spyware. Or you can use my instructions below and remove FilterProgram for free.
I’m a big fan of SpyHunter. Here’s why: SpyHunter offers live support on the phone, and if SpyHunter doesn’t automatically remove FilterProgram, you can get a custom fix for your computer.
How to Remove FilterProgram
Your best protection against FilterProgram is to remove FilterProgram processes, registry keys, DLLs, and other files ASAP.
Get Rid of FilterProgram Manually
Manual removal of any spyware can be difficult. When you manually remove FilterProgram, you have to fiddle with your registry and risk destroying your PC. It’s highly recommended you use an automatic spyware scanner to make sure you’re infected with FilterProgram. Also, I recommend you backup your system any time before editing your registry.
To remove FilterProgram manually, you need to delete FilterProgram files. Not sure how to delete FilterProgram files? Click here, and I’ll tell you. Otherwise, go ahead and…
Stop FilterProgram processes:
unins000.exe
ugdccw.exe
setup.exe
ih.exe
gdc.exe
gdcpatch.exe
ugdccw.exe
%program_files%\common files\filterprogram\mc.exe
unins000.exe
Remove FilterProgram registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram abbr
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram eulaugdc1_0001_n119m0911
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: deselected tasks
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram scns
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 displayversion
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj.1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj.1\clsid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 urlupdateinfo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\ugdccw domainname
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram installpath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 displayname
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 installlocation
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj\clsid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: icon group
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run filterprogram
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj\curver
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\inprocserver32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\inprocserver32 threadingmodel
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 nomodify
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 norepair
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 publisher
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 quietuninstallstring
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram prodcode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 helplink
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: app path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 uninstallstring
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 urlinfoabout
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\progid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\typelib
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\versionindependentprogid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar {7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run filterprogram
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: selected tasks
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: setup version
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: user
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 installdate
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\0\win32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\flags
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\helpdir
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run filterprogram
Delete FilterProgram DLLs:
%program_files%\filterprogram\cleanertoolbar.dll
%program_files%\filterprogram\cleanertoolbar.dll
Get rid of FilterProgram files:
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ad-aware se.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adaptec easy cd creator v4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adaptec’s audio cd.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\addsoft.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\addweb 3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.1.scr
%common_programs%\filterprogram\contact customer service.lnk
%common_programs%\filterprogram\filterprogram unregistered.lnk
%common_programs%\filterprogram\filterprogram web page.lnk
%common_programs%\filterprogram\uninstall filterprogram.lnk
%desktopdirectory%\filterprogram unregistered.lnk
%profile%\application data\filterprogram\abbr
%profile%\application data\filterprogram\prodcode
%profile%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\filterprogram unregistered.lnk
%program_files%\filterprogram\config.ini
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\7-zip compression pgm.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\absoluteftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\acdsee32.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v5.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v6.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v7.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.0 le.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.5.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v6.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v7.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\advanced disk catalog.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\advanced mp3 catalog.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\advanced password recovery.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ahead cover designer.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\albatros adgaspect.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\albatros adgpano.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\albatros adgview.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\alcohol mru list.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\animation shop 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\animation shop 3.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\aol - spool.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\aspack.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\avant browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ax-icons 4.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\axialis icon workshop 5.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\axialis media browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\babylon builder 2.2.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\babylon translator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\blazedvd 2.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\bookreader.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\c++ builder.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\emule.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\enfish onespace.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\enigma browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ftp voyager.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\chameleon web browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\classify 98.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\clicktionary 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\coffeecup directftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\coffeecup gif animator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cool edit 2000 1.1.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\diskeeper 5.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\divx player.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\download accelerator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\f-secure ssh 2.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\gator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\geovid video to flash batch converter.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\getright explorerbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\getright.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\go!zilla.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google deskbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google desktop search history.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google toolbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google video player 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\gozilla.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\gravity newsreader.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hardcopy.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\helios textpad v3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fix-it 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\flashget.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fotocanvas 2.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fotostation 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\datarescue_ida.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cabinet manager.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cutehtml.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v7.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\disk explorer professional 3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\editplus 2.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\edonkey2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v5.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft works 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mijenix powerdesk 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\homesite 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\interquick.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia flash v4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\irfanview.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\iso buster.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc animation shop 3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v5.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver ultradev 4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hotbar 3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hotjava browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\html help workshop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\icon extractor.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\imesh.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft frontpage.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft help workshop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v7.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v8.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\foxit reader.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\free download manager 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ftp explorer.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ebay toolbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\editpad.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fun cd.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\helios textpad v4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\helpwriter.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hexworkshop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\inoculatelt pe antivirus.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\installshield express.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia firework mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia fireworks 3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia flash mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia flash player.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\meda mp3 splitter.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\metapad.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\netcaptor.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\nero vision.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\net vampire 3.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\netants.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft imaging.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft managemant console.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft netmeeting.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\naviscope.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microangelo.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v7.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v8.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office 2003.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\magic iso maker 4.6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mapinfo mapmarker.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mass download.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mastersplitter v2.1.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office 97.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cute ftp v4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cute mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cuteftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jet photo shell.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\juno.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mgusoft setup builder.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microangelo 98.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft picture it publishing.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft publisher 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\napster music community.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft frontpage express.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\neato labels.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\nero burning rom.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mcafee virus scan.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\k-lite codec pack.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\kazaa media desktop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\kodak imaging.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\leapftp 2.6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office infopath 2003.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office xp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft outlook express 5.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft photo editor 3.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft photodraw.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\netmeeting.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft visual studio 6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft windows paint.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft windows wordpad.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mirc.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\miromedia pctv.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft html help.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft word 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft word backup files.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cool edit pro.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\corel photopaint 8.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\crisscross.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\crt 2.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cute ftp v3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\leechftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\letterbox.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\lviewpro 2.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mgi photosuite se 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mixmeister.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\morpheus.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\moviexone 1.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mozart 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ms autoroute express.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ms word.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mse.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\msn toolbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\music match jukebox.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\myway advertising.scr
Note: In any files I mention above, “%System%” is a variable referring to your PC’s System folder. Maybe you renamed it, but by default your System folder is “C:\Windows\System32″ on Windows XP, “C:\Winnt\System32″ on Windows NT/2000,” or “C:\Windows\System” on Windows 95/98/Me.
“%Program_Files%”, “%ProgramFiles%”, or “%Profile%” is a variable referring to a folder in your PC where applications that aren’t a part of your PC’s operating system are installed by default. You may have changed this folder’s name or moved it, but if you didn’t touch it, find the folder as “C:\Program Files”. If you’re having trouble finding this folder, you can locate it by looking up registry value “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ProgramFilesDir”.
Also, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”).
FilterProgram changed your homepage?
Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options. Next, under Home Page, select the General > Use Default. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”). Then select Apply > OK. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.
Recommendation:
To save time and avoid risking destroying your computer, I highly recommend you use a spyware scanner, such as SpyHunter, to detect FilterProgram and other spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, keyloggers, and more that can be hidden in your PC. It’s also recommended before you manually remove FilterProgram you backup your system.
Free FilterProgram Scan, with SpyHunter
Automatically detect FilterProgram and other spyware on your PC with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scan.
How Do I Remove FilterProgram Files?
Need help figuring out how to delete files, DLLs, and registry keys? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove FilterProgram files if you’re comfortable and confident editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete FilterProgram files in Windows.
How to delete FilterProgram files in Windows XP and Vista:
- Click your Windows Start menu, and from “Search,” click “For Files and Folders…“
- A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
- Type any file name in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
- Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.
How to stop FilterProgram processes:
- Click the Start menu, select Run.
- Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys ALT + CTRL + DELETE or CTRL + Shift + ESC.
- Click Processes tab, and find FilterProgram processes.
- Once you’ve found the FilterProgram processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill FilterProgram.
How to remove FilterProgram registry keys:
Your Windows registry is the core of your Windows operating system, storing information about user settings, system preferences, and software, including which applications automatically launch at start up. Because of this, spyware, malware, and adware will often bury their own files into your Windows registry so that they automatically launch every time your start up your PC.
Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you make any changes to it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or registry value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire Windows operating system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.
- Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
- Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
- To find a registry key, such as any FilterProgram registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of FilterProgram’s registry keys.
- As soon as FilterProgram registry key appears, you can delete the FilterProgram registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”
Computer acting funny after you’ve edited your registry and deleted FilterProgram registry keys? Just restore your registry with your backup.
How to remove FilterProgram DLL files:
Like most any software, spyware, adware, and malware may also use DLL files. DLL is short for “dynamically linked library,” and FilterProgram DLL files, like other DLLs, carryout predetermined tasks. To manually delete FilterProgram DLL files, you’ll use Regsver32, a Windows tool designed to help you remove DLL and other files.
- First you’ll locate FilterProgram DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
- To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the FilterProgram DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the FilterProgram DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
- When you’ve located the FilterProgram DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.
That’s it. If you want to restore FilterProgram DLL file you removed, enter “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.
How Did I Get FilterProgram?
You may be wondering how FilterProgram ended up on your PC. If you’re infected with FilterProgram or other spyware, your system’s and web browser’s security settings may be set too low, you may not follow safe web browsing and email habits, and you may need to regularly use a good anti-spyware application. Unsafe computer behavior that may lead to your PC having FilterProgram includes:
Freeware or Shareware:
Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like FilterProgram. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly and maliciously attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
Peer-to-Peer Software:
Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like FilterProgram.
Questionable Websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, Trojans, spyware, and adware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like FilterProgram.
It’s important to practice safer online habits to prevent being infected with FilterProgram . You may want to scan your computer for the latest version of FilterProgram and other security threats.
Detect FilterProgram & Other Malware
Is your computer infected with malware?
When you’re infected with malware, whether it’s FilterProgram, spyware, adware, trojans, rogue anti-spyware, keyloggers, worms, or viruses, there are a few key symptoms you may experience. If you notice one or more of the symptoms listed below, your PC may be infected with FilterProgram or other malware. Continue reading below, or click here for a free malware scan.
Slow computer performance: It only takes one or two spyware parasites like FilterProgram to cause your computer to slow dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, your computer may be infected with malware.
New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Malware like FilterProgram may change your Internet settings or redirect your default homepage to another web site. Malware may even add new desktop shortcuts on your PC.
Annoying popups on your PC: Malware may bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Malware may stop your regular Internet activity and track your surfing habits and gather personal information about you, putting your financial and personal information at risk.
Understanding FilterProgram & Spyware
If you’re infected with FilterProgram and spyware, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some spyware definitions related to FilterProgram.
FilterProgram May Be Rogue Registry Cleaner
What’s a Rogue Registry Cleaner?
Rogue registry cleaners - or suspect registry cleaners - are registry cleaner software of questionable value. Rogue registry cleaners may not be proven to repair your PC’s registry issues, may popup fake alerts or create many false positives about your PC being damaged, or may use scare tactics to try to get you to purchase the application. Rogue registry repair software may be installed by a Trojan, come bundled with other software, or install itself through web browser security holes. You may have also downloaded the rogue registry cleaner from its own site.
Rogue Registry Cleaner Tactics
Typically, a rogue registry cleaner such as FilterProgram has one or more of the qualities listed below, which is why rogue registry cleaners are considered registry cleaning software of questionable value.
False positives/fake alerts: Rogue registry cleaner may produce a large number of false positives or use fake alerts, noting that your computer has registry errors that don’t really exist.
Copycat looks: Rogue registry cleaners may copy the look and feel of other legitimate registry cleaners. Often, rogue registry cleaners may appear as close clones of other rogue registry cleaner software.
High pressure marketing: Rogue registry cleaners may use scare tactics or other aggressive advertising and marketing tactics to try to trick you into buying the rogue registry cleaner application. Often, rogue registry cleaners may produce false positives and fake alerts about your system being damaged.
Poor detection/scan reporting: Rogue registry cleaner software may produce poor reports when it scans your PC. For example, a rogue registry cleaner may say your computer has 12 registry errors, but not specify which what types of errors. Rogue registry cleaners may also report that your PC has Fake Error #20, but not tell you which files or registry keys are specifically damaged.
Weak scanning/detection: Rogue registry cleaner applications may not only poorly report on registry errors, but rogue registry cleaners may also poorly scan your PC. Rogue registry cleaner applications may skip over important folders and files of your computer that should be scanned to detect errors.
FilterProgram may use these tactics to trick or scare you into purchasing FilterProgram.
FilterProgram May Be a Trojan
What Are Trojans?
Trojans install themselves secretly onto your computer, most often through your downloading a simple email attachment (often .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans are able to gain complete control over your PC after installation. With this control, the Trojan and the hacker behind it may change your system settings, delete important files, steal your passwords, and watch your computer acitivity.
Some Trojans may also fall under the category of spyware. Spyware is any software or malware (”malicious software”) used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is legitimately and intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity on a computer, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware may come bundled with downloads of free software or come in the form of a cookie via a website, and this spyware may track your Internet activity or may steal secret account usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal and financial information.
Methods of FilterProgram and Other Trojans Infection
Most trojans infect your computer by tricking you into running an infected application. This infected application could disguised as a small file, such as a jpeg or other email attachment, or it might be downloaded via a website or FTP.
» Email: Your PC may be infected with a trojan when you download infected email attachments, or sometimes even when you simply open an email. Many trojans exploit security holes in Microsoft Outlook. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a Trojan by using a spam-blocking software.
» Websites: Your PC may be infected with a trojan when you visit a rogue site. Many trojans exploit security holes in Internet Explorer web browser so that by simply visiting a website you may unknowingly download a Trojan.
» Open ports: If your computer runs programs that provide file-sharing functions - such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and more - you may open your computer up to vulnerabilities. Using file sharing through these applications may create a network that gives attackers the opportunity to remotely access your computer.
FilterProgram may have infected your PC by through one of those methods. Trojans are some of the most sophisticated and dangerous type of malware, capable of controlling your system. Because of this, it may be best if FilterProgram and Trojans are removed from your computer immediately.
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FilterProgram's Threat Level Explained
FilterProgram Is a Minor Pest 
The parasite isn't a real threat, but FilterProgram may track your Internet activities. FilterProgram may be easily removed with your Windows system "Add/Remove" function.
FilterProgram Is a Pest 
The parasite might profile you web activities and may have installed itself onto your PC via a drive-by download. You can probably manually remove FilterProgram yourself.
FilterProgram Is a Minor Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and FilterProgram may send this data back to its parent server.
FilterProgram Is a Medium Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and FilterProgram may send this data back to its parent server. FilterProgram may be impossible to manually remove.
FilterProgram Is a Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and FilterProgram may send this data back to its parent server. FilterProgram may download and install more malware onto your PC, and FilterProgram may be impossible to manually remove.
FilterProgram Is a Minor Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. FilterProgram may also be difficult to manually remove.
FilterProgram Is a Medium Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. FilterProgram may download more malware and also be very difficult to manually remove.
FilterProgram Is a Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. These logs may be sent to anonymous attacker, and FilterProgram may download more malware. FilterProgram may be very difficult to manually remove.
FilterProgram Is a Major Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and FilterProgram may allow a hacker to access your PC. FilterProgram may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software. FilterProgram may be very difficult to manually remove.
FilterProgram Is an Extreme Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and FilterProgram may allow a hacker to control your computer. FilterProgram may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software and firewall, and block your access to anti-spyware sites. FilterProgram may be very difficult to manually remove.
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