What does the SpyProtector.exe file do?
The SpyProtector.exe process is also known as Spy Protector and is a part of Security Task Manager or, as the case may be, Spy Protector. This software is produced by Neuber Software - www.neuber.com or, as the case may be, Neuber Software GmbH - www.neuber.com (www.neuber.com). An outdated or faulty version of SpyProtector.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Spy Protector has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Spy Protector has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- SpyProtector.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module SpyProtector.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about SpyProtector.exe Spy Protector
SpyProtector.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file SpyProtector.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in in a subdirectory of the "My Documents" folder.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 143,696 bytes (48% of all these files), 140,616 bytes as well as 4 other variants.
The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager.
For this reason, 22% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A SpyProtector.exe file has a 35% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 143,696 bytes (77% of all these files), 145,280 bytes or, as the case may be, 140,616 bytes. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. This file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. To remove the file and its related software from your computer, click Programs in Control Panel
- A SpyProtector.exe file has a 24% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\. In this case, the file size is usually 140,616 bytes (66% of all these files), 143,696 bytes or, as the case may be, 145,280 bytes. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The SpyProtector file is not part of the Windows operating system. This file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity.
- A SpyProtector.exe file has a 34% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the Windows Temp directory. In this case, the file size is usually 181,632 bytes.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves SpyProtector.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about SpyProtector?
| Add-on to the main program. It runs as tray icon in the task bar. (further information...) Matthias | |
| Spy Protector (further information...) Georg | |
| It comes with the paid for version of task manager. It stops keyloggers, spyware and trojans (further information...) Malcolm Reed | |
| It comes with the paid for version of task manager. Nice paid version application. Allows you see all processes running, included windows processes. (further information...) Luis Vargas | |
| It is that ugly Poland-flag-shield near the clock. |
Summary: 9 users consider SpyProtector.exe essential and should not be removed. 2 users consider it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 3 users have already removed SpyProtector.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Security Task Manager or Spy Protector
To remove Spy Protector from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Security Task Manager or Spy Protector in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if SpyProtector.exe (Spy Protector) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Spy Protector. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Spy Protector or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or SpyProtector.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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