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Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:Web_CPR

Command or file name:svchosl.pif

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

Some Web_CPR is also shareware products, so you may not observe its appearance until it will ask you to pay for it. The Eudora e-mail client is a notorious example of an Web_CPR "mode" in a program when you let invade while not having a worthy removal tool. Viewing an infected Web site can end up contaminating with Web_CPR and then the ongoing problems. One more cause to remove Web_CPR is that it mothers advertisement such as alert or hotlinks on sites that are not a piece of page's code. You should remove Web_CPR as badly dirty systems may serve very slowly, break permanently and betweentimes may not run at all, so, it is reasonable to execute adware redeeming. Publisizing has been near ever but there are threats inherent to Web_CPR that buyers must be sensible of.


Web_CPR intrusion method

Web_CPR installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Web_CPR). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Web_CPR copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is svchosl.pif. Then it creates new startup key with name Web_CPR and value svchosl.pif. You can also find it in your processes list with name svchosl.pif or Web_CPR. Also, it can create folder with name Web_CPR under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Web_CPR, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Web_CPR from your browsers below.


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  • Removes all files created by Web_CPR.
  • Removes all registry entries created by Web_CPR.
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How to remove Web_CPR manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Web_CPR, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Web_CPR.

To get rid of Web_CPR, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Web_CPR related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Web_CPR entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Web_CPR won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find Web_CPR under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with Web_CPR or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to Web_CPR
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find Web_CPR related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove Web_CPR related extensions from your browsers

Web_CPR in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Web_CPR. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to Web_CPR or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Web_CPR removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to Web_CPR and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm Web_CPR removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to Web_CPR.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Web_CPR are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Web_CPR.


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