The file PCPROTECT.DLL is identified as a virus dropper.
The dropper PCPROTECT.DLL is used for downloading and installing other malware, Trojans, viruses by the commands received from the Command Center.
The file PCPROTECT.DLL loads into the computer memory and tries to connect to the dangerous web site.
Usually the PCPROTECT.DLL dropper does not infect the files on the computer and does not replicate itself on other computers.
Kill the PCPROTECT.DLL process and delete the file PCPROTECT.DLL.
Malware Analysis of PCPROTECT.DLL
Full path on a computer: %PROGRAMFILES%\NETSTART\PCPROTECT.DLL
Detected by UnHackMe:
PCPROTECT.DLL
Default location: %PROGRAMFILES%\NETSTART\PCPROTECT.DLL
Removal Results: Success
Number of reboot: 1
PCPROTECT.DLL is known as:
Trojan.Download2
How to quickly detect PCPROTECT.DLL presence?
Files:
- %PROGRAMFILES%\NETSTART\MYUPDATE.EXE
- %PROGRAMFILES%\NETSTART\NETSTAR.EXE
- %PROGRAMFILES%\NETSTART\PCPROTECT.EXE
- %PROGRAMFILES%\NETSTART\PCPROTECT.DLL