Protector.Packed.C
Protector.Packed.C is a Trojan that was encrypted to conceal itself from an antivirus application. It was packed using a program or tool not commonly used for legitimate purposes. Commonly, computer virus developers uses a packer tool to compress, encrypt or obfuscates a Windows PE file. Files detected as Protector.Packed.C are deemed malicious and must be remove immediately.
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Characteristics
This Trojan does not self-replicate once executed on the computer. However, it brings harm to the system and makes modifications that may result to irregularities. The Trojan also degrades speed to nearly making the PC unresponsive when it runs different processes simultaneously.
Distribution
Protector.Packed.C spreads through a number of means ordinarily employs by other similar threats. There is also an observation that some malicious links will direct victims to Trojan download page. These links will reach user via spam email messages, instant messaging application and malicious blogs that tackle most recent issues.
Protector.Packed.C and AVG
For AVG users, there are instances that detection is merely a false positive. Update your AVG first and see if the symptoms persist. If still infected, please run the tool provided by AVG antivirus specifically developed to remove Trojan Protector.Packed.C.
1. Download the file rmprtctr.exe from this web site.
2. When download is done, disconnect local and Internet connection temporarily.
3. Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run. The tool will scan all available drives and delete detected files.
4. When scan is finished, please restart Windows. You may also do the scan while the computer is in Safe Mode.
How to Remove Protector.Packed.C
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. To be able to identify even the most recent variant of Protector.Packed.C, open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file.
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable to delete, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Scan with McAfee Stinger:
Stinger is a portable security tool that can detect and remove particular viruses. It utilizes a highly developed scan engine technology that includes process scanning and scan function optimization.
5. Go to McAfee Labs Stinger web page and download the tool. Save it to your desktop.
6. Once the download completes, double click on the file to run the program.
7. The Stinger main program will open.
8. Default directory to scan is the system drive (C:\). You may add additional drives to scan by clicking on Add button.
9. Click on Scan Now button to begin scanning assigned drives.
10. Stinger will now scan and repair/delete all infected files.
11. When done, you may now close McAfee Stinger and restart Windows in normal mode.
david owens
Sep 02, 2009 @ 15:14:29
Having problems removing packed.protector.c. can you help?
joelFF
Sep 03, 2009 @ 01:55:59
OK, Got it remove with the following procedure.
- Download Combofix and Mbam.
- End process on the Task Manager. Mine have various characters like “abg456uyd”
- Run MBAM, delete infection
- Run Combofix, delete infection
- and do another scan.
Hope this helps.
The Music Nazi
Oct 01, 2009 @ 17:05:17
I had this for about 4 weeks and tried EVERYTHING under the sun. HJT, MBAM, AVG, Kasperskey, Reg editng,….the only thing that removed it was – get ready. ..Microsoft Security Essentials. Yep. M$
surfwithaliens
Dec 08, 2009 @ 23:09:37
I have to thank The Music Nazi. It worked where the ones that you mentioned didn’t indeed. Thank you very much mate.
xassta08
Jan 24, 2010 @ 01:25:14
I’d like to thank TheMusicNazi as well. I, too, had this virus and, unfortunately, AVG couldn’t remove it for good. I followed the advise and installed Microsoft Security Essentials. So far, so good. Thanks, dude :P.