Rogue Antispyware

How to Remove Windows Process Regulator Rogue

2011-03-30T08:39:00.001-07:00

The Windows Process Regulator rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

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How to Remove Windows Repair Fake System Deframentor (FakeSysDef) rogue

2011-03-29T17:13:00.001-07:00

The Windows Repair rogue is part of the FakeSysDef (Fake System Defragmenter) family of rogues which is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups showing system and hard drive errors, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

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How to Remove Windows Expansion System Rogue

2011-03-28T19:40:00.001-07:00

The Windows Expansion System rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove MS Removal Tool Rogue

2011-03-26T20:58:00.001-07:00

The MS Removal Tool rogue is from the Win Web Security Family and is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

Files and Locations:%COMMON_APPDATA%\< Random alpha/ numerical files names> .exe

The MS Removal Tool rogue can be removed with manually, however, becasue of blocking apps and possible infections by other types of Trojan, it is recommend to use our Antivirus removal tool, VIPRE Antivirus.

You can download a free trial to remove the MS removal Tool rogue by clicking on the link below:

http://www.vipreantivirus.com/Antivirus-Trial/VIPRE-Antivirus/

If you are unable to download and install our malware removal tool because the rogue has infected your computer and is not allowing you to install the program, you can use our VIPRE Rescue Disc here:

http://live.sunbeltsoftware.com/

How to remove the Windows Power Expansion rogue

2011-03-25T06:16:00.001-07:00

The Windows Power Expansion rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

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How to Remove Windows Simple Protector Rogue

2011-03-24T06:17:00.001-07:00

The Windows Simple Protector rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Windows Recovery FakeSysDef (Fake System Defragmenter) Rogue

2011-03-23T06:33:00.001-07:00

The Windows Recovery rogueis part of the FakeSysDef (Fake System Defragmenter family of rogues which is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups showing system and hard drive errors, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning:It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like VIPRE.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

How to Remove Windows Background Protector Rogue

2011-03-23T06:09:00.001-07:00

The Windows Background Protector rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Windows Lowlevel Solution Rogue

2011-03-22T06:44:00.001-07:00

The Windows Lowlevel Solution rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Clean This Rogue

2011-03-21T08:30:00.001-07:00

The CleanThis rogue is a replacement of the ThinkPoint, a member of the FakeRean family which is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

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How to Remove Windows Support System Rogue

2011-03-21T06:45:00.001-07:00

The Windows Support System rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Windows Emergency System Rogue

2011-03-18T05:11:00.001-07:00

The Windows Emergency System rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove System Diagnostic .FakeSysDef

2011-03-17T23:00:00.001-07:00

The System Diagnostic rogue is part of the FakeSysDef family of rogues which is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups showing system and hard drive errors, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Windows Safe Mode FakeSysDef

2011-03-17T22:27:00.001-07:00

The Windows Safe Mode rogue is part of the FakeSysDef family of rogues which is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups showing system and hard drive errors, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Windows Efficiency Magnifier

2011-03-17T05:26:00.000-07:00

The Windows Efficiency Magnifier rogue, a member of the Privacy Center Family, is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

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How to Remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 FakeXPA

2011-03-16T09:07:00.001-07:00

The E-Set Antivirus 2011 is a rogue from the FakeXPA (XP Antivirus) Family and is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.
Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

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How to Remove Best Malware Protection

2011-03-16T08:16:00.001-07:00

The Best Malware Protection rogue is a member of the FakeVimes family of rogues and is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking,c Setting a Proxy in Internet Options for search engine re-direct hijackings, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

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How to Remove WindowsThreatsRemoving

2011-03-16T06:08:00.001-07:00

The Windows Threats Removing rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to remove Windows Remedy

2011-03-14T17:45:00.001-07:00

The Windows Remedy rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups showing system and hard drive errors, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to remove Windows Diagnostic FakeSysDef rogue

2011-03-13T19:30:00.001-07:00

The Windows Diagnostic rogue, part of the FakeSysDef ( Fake System Defragmenter) Family, is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups showing system and hard drive errors, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove Windows Troubles Remover

2011-03-11T05:50:00.001-08:00

The Windows Troubles Remover rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to Remove System Defender

2011-03-10T11:58:00.001-08:00

The System Defender rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How To Remove Windows Troublemakers Agent

2011-03-10T05:02:00.001-08:00

The Windows Troublemakers Agent rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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How to remove Windows Servant System

2011-03-09T06:26:00.000-08:00

The Windows Servant System rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Defence Center

2011-03-08T06:39:00.000-08:00

The Windows Defence Center rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Error Correction

2011-03-07T06:45:00.000-08:00

Windows Error Correction rogue is a fake security application that uses aggressive, and deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Christopher Boyd

How to remove the Antivirus Monitor rogue

2011-03-06T23:55:00.000-08:00

The Antivirus Monitor rogue is a fake security application of the FakeSpyPro family that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijacking, and blocking the running of other applications used in the Fake Alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into purchasing the fake security application.

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Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to insure no risk of damage to the computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre. Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove XP Home Security

2011-03-04T01:59:00.000-08:00

XP Home Security is a fake security application that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijackings, blocking the running of other applications used for the fake alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into to purchase the fake security application.

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If XP Home Security has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately.
Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to ensure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Antivirus Antispyware 2011

2011-03-03T11:15:00.000-08:00

Antivirus Antispyware 2011 is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijackings, blocking the running of other applications used for the fake alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into to purchase the fake security application.

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This is where you'll find it:

Folders
%APPDATA%\Antivirus Antispyware 2011
%PROGRAMS%\Antivirus Antispyware 2011

Files
%APPDATA%\Antivirus Antispyware 2011\AntiVirus AntiSpyware.exe
%APPDATA%\Antivirus Antispyware 2011\SecurityManager.exe
%APPDATA%\SecurityHelper.exe

If Antivirus Antispyware 2011 has infected your system, you should remove it immediately.

Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to ensure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Debug System

2011-03-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

Windows Debug System is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijackings, blocking the running of other applications used for the fake alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into to purchase the fake security application.

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If Windows Debug System has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately.

Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to ensure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove AntiMalware GO

2011-03-03T01:30:00.000-08:00

AntiMalware GO is a rogue security product in the FakeSpyPro family that is a fake security application that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijackings, blocking the running of other applications used for the fake alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into to purchase the fake security application.

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If AntiMalware GO has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately.

Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to ensure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Efficiency Manager

2011-03-02T06:28:00.000-08:00

Windows Efficiency Manager is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising through fake alert pop-ups, browser and desktop hijackings, blocking the running of other applications used for the fake alert pop-ups to scare users into thinking they are infected to goad them into to purchase the fake security application.

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If Windows Efficiency Manager has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately.

Important Warning: It is possible to manually remove this fake security program, however, to ensure no risk of damage to the infected computer, it is advisable to use an Antivirus/Antispyware application like Vipre.

Click here to download a free 30-day trial of VIPRE now.

Christopher Boyd

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How to remove Windows Performance Manager

2011-03-01T04:15:00.000-08:00

Windows Performance Manager is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If Windows Performance Manager has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Troubles Analyzer

2011-02-28T04:35:00.001-08:00

Windows Troubles Analyzer is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If Windows Troubles Analyzer has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Processes Organizer

2011-02-28T01:52:00.000-08:00

Windows Processes Organizer is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If Windows Tool.FakeSysDef has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Tool.FakeSysDef

2011-02-28T01:43:00.000-08:00

Windows Tool.FakeSysDef is a rogue disk fragmenter / diagnostics tool that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If Windows Tool.FakeSysDef has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Privacy Agent

2011-02-25T07:44:00.000-08:00

Windows Privacy Agent is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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We detect this as Trojan.Win32.generic.pak!cobra, and if Windows Privacy Agent has infected your PC you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove InternetDefender2011

2011-02-24T08:09:00.000-08:00

InternetDefender2011 is a rogue security program in the Antivirus Plus (2008) family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If InternetDefender2011 has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove MegaAntivirus2012

2011-02-23T02:13:00.000-08:00

MegaAntivirus2012 is a rogue security program that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If MegaAntivirus2012 has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove WindowsExpressSettings

2011-02-23T02:08:00.000-08:00

WindowsExpressSettings is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If WindowsExpressSettings has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove InternetSecurityEssentials.FakeVimes

2011-02-21T08:02:00.000-08:00

InternetSecurityEssentials.FakeVimes is a rogue of the FakeVimes Family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If InternetSecurityEssentials.FakeVimes has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove WindowsOptimalTool

2011-02-21T04:32:00.000-08:00

WindowsOptimalTool is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If WindowsOptimalTool has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Safety Guarantee

2011-02-21T04:29:00.000-08:00

Windows Safety Guarantee is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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If Windows Safety Guarantee has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove WindowsAVSoftware

2011-02-21T04:24:00.000-08:00

WindowsAVSoftware is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine, in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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There is a very low detection rate for this - 4/41, and we detect it as Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra.

If WindowsAVSoftware has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

Christopher Boyd

How to remove Windows Express Help

2011-02-18T06:05:00.000-08:00

Windows Express Help is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Windows Express Help:

If Windows Express Help has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Express Help from your computer now.

How to remove Windows User Satellite

2011-02-15T08:05:00.000-08:00

Windows User Satellite is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors and malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

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How to remove Windows User Satellite:

If Windows User Satellite has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows User Satellite from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Problems Solution

2011-02-14T05:35:00.000-08:00

Windows Problems Solution is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors and malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Windows Problems Solution:

If Windows Problems Solution has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Problems Solution from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Optimal Settings

2011-02-11T11:28:00.000-08:00

Windows Optimal Settings is a rogue security product the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Windows Optimal Settings:

If Windows Optimal Settings has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Optimal Settings from your computer now.

How to remove Antivirus System 2011

2011-02-11T06:55:00.000-08:00

Antivirus System 2011 is a rogue security product in the UnVirex family that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Antivirus System 2011:

If Antivirus System 2011 has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Antivirus System 2011 from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Optimal Solution

2011-02-10T07:03:00.000-08:00

Windows Optimal Solution is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family. It pretends to find malware as well as system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Windows Optimal Solution:

If Windows Optimal Solution has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Optimal Solution from your computer now.

How to remove AntiVira AV

2011-02-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

AntiVira AV is a rogue security product in the FakeSpyPro family that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

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How to remove AntiVira AV:

If AntiVira AV has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove AntiVira AV from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Care Tool

2011-02-09T05:58:00.000-08:00

Windows Care Tool is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Windows Care Tool:

If Windows Care Tool has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Care Tool from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Wise Protection

2011-02-08T07:20:00.000-08:00

Windows Wise Protection is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove Windows Wise Protection:

If Windows Wise Protection has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Wise Protection from your computer now.

How to remove PC Security 2011

2011-02-08T06:40:00.000-08:00

PC Security 2011 is a rogue security product in the FakespyPro family that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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How to remove PC Security 2011:

If PC Security 2011 has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove PC Security 2011 from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Software Guard

2011-02-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

Windows Software Guard is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

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Windows Software Guard install screen

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How to remove Windows Software Guard:

If Windows Software Guard has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Software Guard from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Safety Protection

2011-02-07T08:23:00.000-08:00

Windows Safety Protection is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s a member of the Privacy Center family.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Safety Protection graphic interface

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WindowsSafetyProtection install screen

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How to remove Windows Safety Protection:

If Windows Safety Protection has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Safety Protection from your computer now.

How to remove Internet Security 2011

2011-02-07T08:07:00.000-08:00

Internet Security 2011 is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s a new clone of the Antivirus2010.RTK of VXCactus.

Internet Security 2011 also installs the MBR rootkit.

Internet Security 2011 graphic interface

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How to remove Internet Security 2011:

If Internet Security 2011 has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Internet Security 2011 from your computer now.

How to remove DiskRecovery

2011-02-07T06:15:00.000-08:00

DiskRecovery is a rogue security product in the FakeSysDef family that pretends to find hard drive and file errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

DiskRecovery graphic interface

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DiskRecovery fake alert screen

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How to remove DiskRecovery:

If DiskRecovery has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove DiskRecovery from your computer now.

How to remove Win Disk

2011-02-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

Win Disk is a rogue security product in the FakeSysDef family that pretends to find system and hard drive errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s detected as FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v).

VIPRE threat name: WinDisk.FakeSysDef

Win Disk graphic interface

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How to remove Win Disk:

If Win Disk has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Win Disk from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Problems Remover

2011-02-01T10:33:00.000-08:00

Windows Problems Remover is a rogue security product in the Privacy Center family that pretends to find system and registry problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Problems Remover graphic interface

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Windows Problems Remover installer

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How to remove Windows Problems Remover:

If Windows Problems Remover has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Problems Remover from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Shield Center

2011-01-31T07:15:00.000-08:00

Windows Shield Center is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Shield Center graphic interface

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Windows Shield Center installer

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Windows Shield Center splash screen

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How to remove Windows Shield Center:

If Windows Shield Center has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Shield Center from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Health Center

2011-01-31T06:59:00.000-08:00

Windows Health Center is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Health Center graphic interface

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Windows Health Center installer

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Windows Health Center splash screen

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How to remove Windows Health Center:

If Windows Health Center has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Health Center from your computer now.

How to remove fake AVG Antivirus

2011-01-28T08:38:00.000-08:00

AVG Antivirus is a rogue security product that impersonates the real AVG anti-virus application. It pretends to find malcode on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s the latest in the FakeXPA family, replacing Antivirus8.

VIPRE detection name: AVG-Antivirus.FakeXPA

AVG Antivirus rogue graphic interface

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AVG Antivirus rogue installer

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AVG Antivirus rogue fake alerts

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How to remove AVG Antivirus:

If AVG Antivirus has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove AVG Antivirus from your computer now.

How to remove WindowsDisk

2011-01-28T07:06:00.000-08:00

WindowsDisk is a rogue security product that pretends to find hard drive and system errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It is the latest member of the FakeSysDef family.

VIPRE detection name: FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v)

WindowsDisk graphic interface

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How to remove WindowsDisk:

If WindowsDisk has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsDisk from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Antispyware Solution

2011-01-28T06:47:00.000-08:00

Windows Antispyware Solution is a rogue security product that pretends to find system or registry errors or malware on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It is the latest member of the PrivacyCenter family of rogues.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Antispyware Solution graphic interface

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WindowsAntispywareSolution install screen

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How to remove Windows Antispyware Solution:

If Windows Antispyware Solution has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsAntispywareSolution from your computer now.

How to remove Smart Internet Protection 2011

2011-01-27T13:49:00.000-08:00

Smart Internet Protection 2011 is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It replaces the Personal Internet Security 2011 in the FakeVimes family.

VIPRE detection name: SmartInternetProtection2011.FakeVimes

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How to remove Smart Internet Protection 2011:

If Smart Internet Protection 2011 has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Smart Internet Protection 2011 from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Universal Tool

2011-01-27T07:41:00.000-08:00

Windows Universal Tool is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

Windows Universal Tool graphic interface

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How to remove Windows Universal Tool:

If Windows Universal Tool has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Universal Tool from your computer now.

How to remove Antivirus.Net

2011-01-26T14:29:00.000-08:00

Antivirus.Net is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s a member of the FakeSpyPro family of rogues.

Antivirus.Net graphic interface

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Antivirus.Net scan window

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PDF Exploit that leads to new FakeSpyPro clone:

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How to remove Antivirus.Net:

If Antivirus.Net has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Antivirus.Net from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Risk Eliminator

2011-01-26T13:48:00.000-08:00

Windows Risk Eliminator is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s a clone of the PrivacyCenter rogue.

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How to remove WindowsRiskEliminator:

If Windows Risk Eliminator has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsRiskEliminator from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Scan

2011-01-21T12:31:00.000-08:00

Windows Scan is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v)

Windows Scan graphic interface

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How to remove Windows Scan:

If Windows Scan has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Scan from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Utility Tool

2011-01-20T11:49:00.000-08:00

Windows Utility Tool is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects it as Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Utility Tool graphic interface

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How to remove Windows Utility Tool:

If Windows Utility Tool has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Windows Utility Tool from your computer now.

How to remove Windows Security & Control

2011-01-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Windows Security & Control is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code and system errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

Windows Security & Control graphic interface

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How to remove Windows Security & Control:

If Windows Security & Control has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsSecurity&Control from your computer now.

How to remove MemoryOptimizer

2011-01-18T08:06:00.000-08:00

MemoryOptimizer is a rogue security product that pretends to find disk, registry and file errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection: FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v)

MemoryOptimizer graphic interface

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How to remove MemoryOptimizer:

If MemoryOptimizer has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove MemoryOptimizer from your computer now.

How to remove WindowsOptimization&Security

2011-01-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

WindowsOptimization&Security is a rogue security product that pretends to find system and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Windows Optimization & Security graphic interface:

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How to remove WindowsOptimization&Security:

If WindowsOptimization&Security has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsOptimization&Security from your computer now.

How to remove DiskOptimizer

2011-01-17T06:19:00.000-08:00

DiskOptimizer is a rogue security product that pretends to find disk, file and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v)

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How to remove DiskOptimizer:

If DiskOptimizer has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove DiskOptimizer from your computer now.

How to remove FastDisk

2011-01-12T13:32:00.000-08:00

FastDisk is a rogue security product in the FakeSysDef family that pretends to find malcode, disk errors and registry problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects it as FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v)

FastDisk graphic interface

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How to remove FastDisk:

If FastDisk has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove FastDisk from your computer now.

How to remove GoodMemory

2011-01-12T13:08:00.000-08:00

GoodMemory is a rogue security product in the FakeSysDef family that pretends to find hard drive, file and registry errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects it as FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v).

GoodMemory graphic interface

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How to remove GoodMemory:

If GoodMemory has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove GoodMemory from your computer now.

How to remove WindowsSystemOptimizator

2011-01-12T12:58:00.000-08:00

WindowsSystemOptimizator is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code, system errors and security deficiencies on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It’s a re-branding of the Windows Optimization Center rogue.

WindowsSystemOptimizator graphic interface

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WindowsSystemOptimizator warning screen

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How to remove WindowsSystemOptimizator:

WindowsSystemOptimizator installs itself as:

%APPDATA%\<random_name>.exe

If WindowsSystemOptimizator has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsSystemOptimizator from your computer now.

How to remove DiskOK

2011-01-10T07:35:00.000-08:00

DiskOK is a rogue security product that pretends to find hard disk and file errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects it as FraudTool.Win32.FakeAV.hdd (v)

DiskOK graphic interface

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How to remove DiskOK:

If DiskOK has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove DiskOK from your computer now.

How to remove Palladium

2011-01-05T07:02:00.000-08:00

Palladium is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It replaces the ThinkPoint/HDDoctor rogues.

VIPRE detection name: Palladium.FakeRean.

Palladium online-scanner scam

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Palladium splash screen

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Palladium graphic interface

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Palladium warning screen

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How to remove Palladium:

If Palladium has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Palladium from your computer now.

How to remove MemoryFixer

2011-01-05T06:48:00.000-08:00

MemoryFixer is a rogue security product that pretends to find disk and file problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: MemoryFixer.FakeSysDef

MemoryFixer graphic interface

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How to remove MemoryFixer:

If MemoryFixer has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove MemoryFixer from your computer now.

How to remove HDDFix

2011-01-04T14:18:00.000-08:00

HDDFix is the latest member of the FakeSysDef family of rogue security products. It pretends to find disk and file errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection name: HDDFix.FakeSysDef

HDDFix graphic interface:

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How to remove HDDFix:

If HDDFix has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDFix from your computer now.

How to remove ProtectShield

2010-12-30T07:32:00.000-08:00

ProtectShield is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects it as ProtectShield2010.FakeSmoke

ProtectShield2010 Graphic Interface

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How to remove ProtectShield:

If ProtectShield has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove ProtectShield from your computer now.

How to remove Spyware Protection

2010-12-30T07:06:00.000-08:00

Spyware Protection is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects it as SpywareProtection.FakeRean

SpywareProtection uses a PDF exploit which VIPRE detects as Exploit.PDF-JS.Gen (v)

SpywareProtection graphic interface

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How to remove Spyware Protection:

Spyware Protection installs itself in a module: %APPDATA%\defender.exe.

If Spyware Protection has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Spyware Protection from your computer now.

How to remove Antivirus Action

2010-12-29T11:05:00.000-08:00

Antivirus Action is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra

Antivirus Action sale screen

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Antivirus Action graphic interface

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How to remove Antivirus Action:

If Antivirus Action has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Antivirus Action from your computer now.

How to remove HDDLow

2010-12-29T07:08:00.000-08:00

HDDLow is the latest rogue security product in the Defragger family. It pretends to find hard drive errors and other problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection: HDDLow.FakeSysDef

HDDLow graphic interface

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How to remove HDDLow:

If HDDLow has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDLow from your computer now.

How to remove Personal Internet Security 2011

2010-12-29T06:41:00.000-08:00

Personal Internet Security 2011 is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It replaces InternetAntivirus2011 in the FakeVimes family.

Personal Internet Security 2011 install screen

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Personal Internet Security 2011 graphic interface

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How to remove Personal Internet Security 2011:

If Personal Internet Security 2011 has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Personal Internet Security 2011 from your computer now.

How to remove Scanner

2010-12-29T06:16:00.000-08:00

Scanner is a rogue security product -- a clone of the Defragger rogue -- that pretends to find hard drive errors and other problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE threat name: Scanner.FakeSysDef

Scanner graphic interface

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How to remove Scanner:

If Scanner has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Scanner from your computer now.

DiskRepair rogue of the FakeSysDef Family

2010-12-24T06:24:00.000-08:00

DiskRepair is a rogue of the FakeSysDef (Fake system Defragmenter Family that uses fake alerts stating hard drive and windows system error that then generates a fake scan mimicking a real Windows defragging screen.

This family of rogues is also known to be infect computers with one of the TDL2, TDL3, or TDL4 MBR rootkit Trojans.

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You can download a free trial to remove the rogues of the DiskRepair rogue from your PC for no cost by clicking on the link below:
http://www.vipreantivirus.com/Antivirus-Trial/VIPRE-Antivirus/
If you are unable to download and install our malware removal tool because this has infected your computer and is not allowing you to install the program, you can use our VIPRE Rescue Disc here:
http://live.sunbeltsoftware.com/

How to remove HDDoctor

2010-12-22T06:55:00.000-08:00

HDDoctor is a rogue security product in the FakeRean family that pretends to find system errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

It will automatically reboot the computer with its fake windows reboot.

Unlike the ThinkPoint with its fake Security Essentials fake alert this one uses other fake alerts.

HDDoctor warning screens:

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HDDoctor graphic user interface

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How to remove HDDoctor:

If HDDoctor has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDoctor from your computer now.

How to remove WindowsOptimizationCenter

2010-12-22T06:33:00.000-08:00

WindowsOptimizationCenter is a rogue security product that pretends to find system problems and privacy exposures on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

Windows Optimization Center warning screens
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WindowsOptimizationCenter graphic interface

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WindowsOptimizationCenter payment screen

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WindowsOptomiozationCenter installs itself in a file named:

%APPDATA%\protect.exe

How to remove WindowsOptimizationCenter:

If WindowsOptimizationCenter has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove WindowsOptimizationCenter from your computer now.

How to remove Defragmenter

2010-12-17T10:58:00.000-08:00

Defragmenter is a rogue security product that pretends to be a multi-function security application and find problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE Threat name: Defragmenter.FakeSysDef

Defragmenter graphic interface

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How to remove Defragmenter:

If Defragmenter has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Defragmenter from your computer now.

How to remove Antivirus Scan

2010-12-17T09:49:00.000-08:00

Antivirus Scan is a rogue security product that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. It replaces AntivirusAction in the FakeSpyPro family of rogues.

VIPRE detects it as:VirTool.Win32.Obfuscator.ah!m (v)

Antivirus Scan graphic interface

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How to remove Antivirus Scan:

If Antivirus Scan has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Antivirus Scan from your computer now.

How to remove Antivirus 2010 RTK

2010-12-17T09:09:00.000-08:00

Antivirus 2010 RTK is an especially dangerous rogue security product that hijacks a victim’s desktop (stopping him from running other applications) and installs a rootkit that VIPRE detects as Trojan.Win32.Olmarik.agn (v).

The rootkit gives complete access to the victim’s PC, which can allow monitoring of all activities and enable the rogue distributor to steal passwords and other confidential information.

It also pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

The rogue is an update of Antivirus 2010, which appeared in early December.

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Antivirus 2010 RTK warning screen

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Antivirus 2010 RTK fake warning screen after desktop hijacking

The desktop hijacking can occur as much as 20 minutes after the victim first becomes infected.

Analysis tool GMER indication of a rootkit installation

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How to remove Antivirus 2010 RTK:

Antivirus 2010 RTK installs itself as a replacement for userinit.exe file which it needed to boot the PC:

running as a Service
Antivirus 2010
\\.\globalroot\systemroot\system32\us?rinit.exe

To remove it, open a DOS terminal window and rename the real userinit.exe. Rename us?erinit.exe (to a name without the question mark) then restore the original “userinit.exe” to its correct spelling.

Caution: if the machine is rebooted before the original userinit.exe is restored, it will become unbootable.

Click here to use VIPRE to remove other files associated with Antivirus 2010 RTK from your computer now.

How to remove Personal Security Sentinel

2010-12-15T13:24:00.000-08:00

Personal Security Sentinel is a rogue security product in the FakeVimes family that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detects its main module as FraudTool.Win32.FakeVimes (fs) (which was put in VIPRE detections in 2009)

Personal Security Sentinel graphic interface:

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How to remove Personal Security Sentinel:

If Personal Security Sentinel has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Personal Security Sentinel from your computer now.

How to remove HDDTools

2010-12-15T07:42:00.000-08:00

HDDTools is the latest rogue security product in the FakeAV-defrag family. It pretends to find hard drive errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

HDDTools graphic interface:

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How to remove HDDTools:

If HDDTools has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDTools from your computer now.

How to remove SmartHDD

2010-12-14T12:48:00.000-08:00

SmartHDD is a rogue security product that pretends to find hard drive problems on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

SmartHDD graphic interface

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How to remove SmartHDD:

If SmartHDD has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove SmartHDD from your computer now.

How to remove HDDDiagnostic

2010-12-14T05:49:00.000-08:00

HDDDiagnostic is the latest rogue security product in the FakeAV-defrag family. It pretends to find hard drive errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

VIPRE detection: FakeSysDef

HDDDiagnostic warning

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HDDDiagnostic graphic interface

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How to remove HDDDiagnostic:

If HDDDiagnostic has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDDiagnostic from your computer now.

How to remove HDDRepair

2010-12-13T06:10:00.000-08:00

HDDRepair is a rogue security product that pretends find hard drive errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

HDDRepair graphic interface:

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How to remove HDDRepair:

If HDDRepair has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDRepair from your computer now.

How to remove HDDRescue

2010-12-13T05:55:00.000-08:00

HDDRescue is a rogue security product that pretends to find hard drive errors on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application.

HDDRescue graphic interface:

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How to remove HDDRescue:

If HDDRescue has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove HDDRescue from your computer now.