Remove SPVC32Loader.dll by Conduit (Removal Guide)

If you are seeing a SPVC32Loader.dll error on Windows startup, then your computer is infected with the Conduit browser hijacker.

The SPVC32Loader.dll program is a part of the Conduit Toolbar Verifier program, and is developed by Conduit, a company known for their malicious programs.

The Conduit toolbar is a browser hijacker which is promoted via other free downloads, and once installed it will change your browser homepage and default search engine to http://seach.conduit.com.
SPVC32Loader.dll is typically added when you install an Conduit toolbar, and it will check at Windows startup if the program is running properly. SPVC32Loader.dll is loaded via AppInit_DLLs. Normally, Windows registry loads such files but some of them are hidden to avoid detection.
If for some reason couldn’t be properly loaded because your system is still configured to run this file you are getting an RunDLL error with the following message.

RUNDLL
Error loadding C:\PROGRA~2\SearchProtect\SearchProtect\bin\SPVC32Loader.dll
The specified module could not be found.
OR
RUNDLL
There was  a problem starting  C:\PROGRA~1\SearchProtect\SearchProtect\bin\SPVC32Loader.dll
The specified module could not be found.

This SPVC32Loader.dll Rundll error is basically caused by a Windows startup key which is trying to find the SPVC32Loader.dll which was either removed or moved from it’s location. To fix this SPVC32Loader.dll error you can follow the below removal guide.
You should always pay attention when installing software because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this SPVC32Loader.dll hijacker. Be very careful what you agree to install.
Always opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.

How to remove SPVC32Loader.dll (Virus Removal Guide)

This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove SPVC32Loader.dll pop-ups from your computer, and any other adware program that may have been installed during the setup process.
Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance.
STEP 1: Remove SPVC32Loader.dll Error from Windows with Autoruns or Ccleaner
STEP 2: Remove SPVC32Loader.dll adware with AdwCleaner
STEP 3: Remove SPVC32Loader.dll virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
STEP 4: Double-check for the SPVC32Loader.dll infection with HitmanPro

STEP 1 : Remove SPVC32Loader.dll Error from Windows with Autoruns or Ccleaner

In this first step, we will remove the SPVC32Loader.dll startup registry key with Autoruns or Ccleaner.

1. You can download Autoruns utility from the below link.
   Download AutorunsYour download starts right away.
2. Double-click on the autoruns.exe program to start this utility, then click on the File button and select Find.
   Alternatively, you can scroll through the list and look for any entry related to SPVC32Loader.dll and Conduit.
   
3. In the Find box type SPVC32Loader.dll, then click on the Find Next button.
   
4. Autoruns should now show you the SPVC32Loader.dll registry key, and you will need to right-click on the entry and choose Delete.
   
5. Restart your computer, and see if the issue is fixed.

If the SPVC32Loader.dll startup error persists you can use Ccleaner to remove this startup item.
1. You can download Ccleaner utility from the below link.
Download CCleanerOpens the download page in a new tab.
2. Install Ccleaner and start this utility, click the Tools icon at left, then click the Startup button.
3. In the Startup screen, you’ll see a list of all items that have been set to start automatically with Windows. Select for Conduit, then click on the Delete button.

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STEP 2: Remove SPVC32Loader.dll adware from your computer with AdwCleaner

The AdwCleaner utility will scan your computer for SPVC32Loader.dll adware, that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge.

1. You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below link.
   Download AdwCleanerFree official download. Nothing to install.
2. Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the AdwCleaner icon.
   
   If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
3. When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button as shown below.
   
   AdwCleaner will now start to search for SPVC32Loader.dll malicious files that may be installed on your computer.
4. To remove the SPVC32Loader.dll malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.
   
   AdwCleaner will now prompt you to save any open files or data as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the OK button.

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STEP 3: Remove SPVC32Loader.dll virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free utilizes Malwarebytes powerful technology to detect and remove all traces of malware including worms, trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware and more.

1. You can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free from the below link, then double-click on the icon named mbam-setup.exe to install this program.
   Download MalwarebytesFree official installer. Your download starts right away.
2. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the setup process, then at the last screen click on the Finish button.
   
3. On the Scanner tab, select Perform quick scan, and then click on the Scan button to start searching for the SPVC32Loader.dll malicious files.
   
4. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for SPVC32Loader.dll as shown below.
   
5. When the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan has finished, click on the Show Results button.
   
6. You will now be presented with a screen showing you the computer infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked), then click on the Remove Selected button.
   

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STEP 4: Double-check for the SPVC32Loader.dll infection with HitmanPro

1. You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
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2. Double-click on the file named HitmanPro.exe (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or HitmanPro_x64.exe (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.
   
   Click on the Next button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.
   
3. HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for SPVC32Loader.dll malicious files.
   
4. When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the Next button, to remove SPVC32Loader.dll adware.
   
5. Click on the Activate free license button to begin the free 30 days trial, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.
   

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Your computer should now be free of the SPVC32Loader.dll infection. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with HitmanPro.
If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove SPVC32Loader.dll virus from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance