Remove Dr. Guard

Posted on March 7, 2010 by SpywareFix

Dr. Guard is another fake anti-spyware targeted at gullible Web users. First, a free downloadable trial version is placed in websites affiliated with this scare-ware. Basically, the moment you land on these websites, they’ll announce that your PC is infected with spyware. They’ll most likely run a fake scan to really make it appear that the site has the capability of detecting infections.

Once they’ve captured your attention, you’ll be directed to the free downloadable trial version of Dr. Guard. Of course, this program is really a trojan designed to scare you some more. But since it’s free, most Web users will be tempted to click that ‘download’ button without thinking of the possible consequences.

That’s right, scaring is the name of the game for these malware. The intention is to get you scared enough to purchase their so-called full version. So how will this program proceed with scaring you?

Once inside, the trojan will attack your Windows registry. This is done to gain full control of your computer the moment you boot it up. After your next boot up, you’ll then start seeing pop-up alerts, fake scans, and even fake detections. This will make you believe that Dr. Guard is really doing its job.

Again, these are all fake, so don’t get tempted on buying that full version of Dr. Guard.

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Remove Antivirus Vista 2010

Posted on March 2, 2010 by SpywareFix

When operating systems are upgraded, you can be sure that rogue software also get upgraded. Antivirus Vista 2010 is one such rogue antivirus, a clone of XP Internet Security 2010 but upgraded in version to keep up with the times. It still does the same malicious stuff on your computer though and it will constantly nag you to upgrade to it so that they can get your money and even your credit card details. Don’t be fooled, they won’t give you anything in return so beware!

A good antivirus system from reputable vendors should be able to stop this before you get infected. Most badware like this often pop up when you download infected files like codecs for fake movies that need you to download additional software to play them or free games offered by some shady forum sites.

If you feel like your computer is getting a bit slow, this rogue antivirus is likely the culprit and is trying to download even more malware into your system. You need to remove it right away or it will cause severe damage to your personal data, your operating system’s files and might even result in complete failure of your computer.

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Remove av.exe

Posted on March 1, 2010 by SpywareFix

Be wary of av.exe. It is actually a process that accompanies fake anti-spyware infections like Antivirus Vista 2010, Win 7 Antispyware 2010, and XP Internet Security 2010.

Fake anti-spywares are programs that try to mimic legitimate anti-spyware utilities. They are hard to differentiate from the real thing because of their professional-looking user interface, ability to launch pop-up alerts, ability to conduct scans, and even churn out a list of alleged threats. Of course, the pop-ups, scans as well as the threats are all fake.

The intention is to scare you into buying a so-called full version that really does nothing helpful. You might even end up revealing credit card information to scammers.

To run all those features (pop-ups, scans, etc.), these malware alter your Windows registry, install files and run processes like av.exe. It is possible to remove av.exe manually. Basically, you need to stop the process then delete the file.

However, since the malware may install av.exe in different locations, it may be difficult to get rid of it. Also, remember that av.exe is simply part of a larger program. Thus, it is essential to remove the entire fake anti-spyware in all its entirety in order for you to gain complete relief.

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Remove Virus Protector

Posted on February 25, 2010 by SpywareFix

The last thing Virus Protector will do is protect you from viruses. This is a dangerous piece of badware that you must quickly remove and stomp out! If your computer has suddenly become slower without you installing any additional programs, this is a clear indication you have this malware in your system. Virus Protector can also change your default homepage and create new desktop shortcuts on your PC.

The effects of malware like this can be disastrous and your loss might not be just your files and data. It can crash your system and cause major hardware problems for your computer. It might even introduce other viruses that can poison your PC even further.

Rogue software such as this are often distributed when downloading questionable files like free music or games. They are also transmitted through links in ads, spam emails and even on instant messages. It will look like a legitimate application and will show you a virus scan revealing some infections on your computer and offering to remove this if you upgrade to a full version. Do not pay for any upgrades it might offer you, you will not get anything in return except more viruses.

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Remove Personal Anti Malware Center

Posted on February 25, 2010 by SpywareFix

Despite the very official sounding name, this piece of software is merely a scam and it is actually malware in disguise. You need to remove it at once! It will claim to find several infections in your computer to force you to upgrade and buy the full version. In reality, these infections were actually put there by Personal Anti Malware Center itself and you are better off removing this badware immediately. If this malware announces that you need to purchase it, stop and don’t pay for it!

Malware like this will usually bog down your computer and slow down its performance to a crawl. It will block attempts to install legitimate antivirus programs and scanners. You might notice that your free disk space is getting smaller and smaller and more unknown files are popping up all over your system. Another symptom of rogue software like this is that you might find that your Internet connection slows down considerably.

The good news is you can fix these problems. Use a reputable antivirus software to remove it as quickly as possible. Also, avoid any shady websites and only download files from well-known and respected sources.

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Remove Antimalware Doctor

Posted on February 25, 2010 by SpywareFix

If you have Antimalware Doctor on your PC, you need to remove it immediately! It might look like a free antivirus program but it just the opposite. If you do not delete this immediately, it will cause a lot of damage to your computer. You might get corrupted registry files and it may crash your computer, sometimes even permanently. Your data might get deleted and you can lose all those documents, pictures and other files on your PC. It could even steal your private information like passwords and credit card account which can then be used for other illegal activities.

This rogue anti-spyware is usually deposited by other malware like Trojans, spam attachments and viruses. You might have gotten it from downloading using peer-to-peer networks or through shady websites and ads.

On the surface, it will look like a legitimate anti-spyware program. Do not be fooled by this. Ignore any popups it might flash and do not pay for the “full” version of this software. It will not help you remove any viruses. On the contrary, it will deposit more malware on your PC if you do not remove it immediately.

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Remove My Security Wall

Posted on February 21, 2010 by SpywareFix

My Security Wall is one of those malware that infects computer systems through treacherous trojans. Trojans are little programs that trick people into thinking they’re legitimate mp3s, video codecs, device drivers, or Flash player updates. People who are fond of visiting sites that feature different kinds of downloadable freebies are most susceptible to trojan attacks.

This program, however, is not your average trojan-riding malware. My Security Wall is disguised as a free antivirus program. Once it’s inside, it will automatically hijack your system by altering the Windows system registry. After that, it will be able to perform various tricks that, well, will make people believe it is the real thing.
My Security Wall is going to hound you with different kinds of attention-grabbing gimmicks. From virus scans to popup alerts to even infection reports. My Security Wall will pester you so much, you’ll do almost anything to get rid of it.

So how do you get rid of it? The answer’s not ‘by buying the full version of My Security Wall”, that’s for sure. Doing so will only expose your credit card information to fraudulent individuals. Unless of course you just want to know how it would feel like to be a victim of credit card fraud or event identity theft.

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Remove Paladin Antivirus

Posted on February 21, 2010 by SpywareFix

Is a program that goes by the name Paladin Antivirus scanning you computer and reporting malware infections? It’s a good thing you found your way into this site. Paladin Antivirus is not … I repeat … is not a legitimate antivirus. In fact, it’s a deceptive malware itself.

Paladin Antivirus will launch all by itself, conduct scans and generate various popups to make you believe your computer’s loaded with all sorts of malware. Its main objective is to trick you into buying its “full version”. Don’t be fooled into spending for a useless piece of software.

So should you just ignore the popups and scans that Paladin Antivirus generates? I don’t think that would be a good idea. This program will attack your system registry, so you can be sure it’s pretty capable of wreaking havoc. There have been reports of computers slowing down after being infected by this treacherous program.

You’ve got to remove Paladin Antivirus as soon as possible to avoid further damage on your system. Once you’ve followed the instructions below, I strongly advise you to avoid downloading freebies from the web. These are the main sources of trojans on which programs like Paladin Antivirus usually lay hidden.

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Remove Vista Antispyware 2010

Posted on February 21, 2010 by SpywareFix

Never heard of fake antispyware programs? If so, this must be the first time you’ve dropped by this site. They do exist, and Vista Antispyware 2010 is one of them. The wicked developers of this program did a pretty good job making it appear like a truly legitimate antivirus application.

Vista Antispyware 2010 does everything that legit antispyware programs do. It launches warnings, it scans, it even reports finding spyware in your system. But the difference is that … they’re all fake. The warnings, scans, even the reports are all part of an elaborate scam.

Just like most fake antispyware, Vista Antispyware 2010 infects your system through trojans. The next question is: where do you get those trojans? Trojans lurk in malicious websites in the form of Flash player updates, video codecs, mp3s, and even device drivers. The moment you’re tricked into downloading them, they’ll immediately alter the Windows registry.

That way, Vista Antispyware 2010 will be able to take control starting from boot up. Don’t be fooled into buying its so-called full version. You wouldn’t want to expose your credit card information to fraudulent individuals, would you? If somehow Vista Antispyware 2010 has already infiltrated your system, follow the instructions below to get rid of it.

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Remove XP Antivirus Pro 2010

Posted on February 21, 2010 by SpywareFix

If there’s one thing that’s admirable about XP Antivirus Pro 2010, it’s its graphical user interface – it looks like they hired a pro designer for this one. Nevertheless, professional-looking or not, XP Antivirus Pro 2010 is still malware and hence, should be exterminated on sight.

But before we talk about how you can get rid of that handsome nuisance, you should know how it can get into your system in the first place. Besides, you’d be better off preventing it. Saves you the hassle that comes with getting rid of is thpesky malware. They can hang on like leeches, you know.

Alright, so how does XP Antivirus Pro 2010 enter into your system? Ever heard of trojans? They’re those innocent-looking files that usually take the form of video codecs, Flash player upgrades, mp3’s or even device drivers. If you’re not really sure about the source of the file you’re about to download, don’t proceed!

Now, if ever XP Antivirus Pro 2010 has already managed to sneak into your system, don’t pay attention to those pop-ups that warn you of malware attacks or even their legit-looking scans. They’re all fake. There’s only one thing you should do … take it out of your computer’s system fast.

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