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How to remove HeroCodec malware
02.05.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
HeroCodec (aka Hero Codec) is a fake utility that claims you need its commercial version to optimize and upgrade your PC’s media capabilities. Just like its forerunner called PC Codec Pack, HeroCodec usually gets on board through trojans that sneak inside without your knowledge and then influence some system-related processes. Installed through the above-mentioned trojans, HeroCodec trialware will display popup alerts or system tray messages when you try to open some media files. These notifications will state that you need HeroCodec licensed version to be able to view and listen to multimedia. It’s critical to realize that these pop-ups are fabricated and just perform an auxiliary function with regard to the entire misleading strategy of HeroCodec scam. You should refrain from downloading the suggested tool (i.e. HeroCodec full version) because doing so will turn out just a waste of your money. Nor will HeroCodec be able to optimize any media options on your computer – it’s fake software, so it cannot possibly do what it promises. Besides, the presence of HeroCodec unregistered version on your PC is a sign of trojan infection, so you are strongly recommended to check your system for malicious applications and remove all detections.
How to remove PC Codec Pack malware
28.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
PC Codec Pack (also known as PCCodecPack) is fake software marketed as a multimedia optimization utility that enables improving all parameters of media quality. In contrast to legitimate solutions of its kind, PC Codec Pack applies totally fraudulent techniques to propagate. PC Codec Pack unregistered version infiltrates potential victims’ PCs though trojans, i.e. without any authorisation. When PC Codec Pack malicious trialware is in, it tend to issue misleading error messages stating that you cannot play media files unless you install the latest version of the corresponding codec. If you click on such alerts, you will get redirected to Pc-codec-pack.com website which is home to PC Codec Pack scam. That’s where you are expected to make your online purchase of PC Codec Pack. Remember – buying PC Codec Pack is a pure waste of money, so refrain from installing any software promoted through illicit methods described above. Instead, you are strongly recommended to scan your computer for PC Codec Pack freeware and the related trojans, and remove them all once detected. Otherwise, the exaggerated alerts will keep popping up even more often and will get more annoying as the time passes. Besides, PC Codec Pack may open up some gateways in your system to make it vulnerable and easily accessible for outer threats. Unless you enjoy getting brainwashed, remove PC Codec Pack malware once you start getting the hints of its presence on your computer.
How to remove ErrorEasy fake security program
25.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
ErrorEasy (aka Error Easy) is a fake computer optimization tool that claims to be capable of “restoring your PC performance”, as ErrorEasy fake scanner page reads. ErrorEasy infects Operating Systems through some security exploits used by stealthy trojans that drill their way onto the host computer without the user’s awareness and consent. When inside, these trojans install ErrorEasy freeware which configures the system to execute it each time Windows starts. Therefore, from the moment of ErrorEasy infiltration, your computer routine will become saturated with multiple fake error messages and fabricated ErrorEasy scanners. These scanners are launched spontaneously without the user initiation, so don’t get surprised seeing that ErrorEasy suddenly starts checking your PC for errors, privacy concerns and registry trouble. When finished, ErrorEasy scanner reports a variety of computer problems and recommends the user to install and purchase ErrorEasy full version and let it handle the “detected” bugs. In reality, though, ErrorEasy scanner is not capable of reporting any actual threats because ErrorEasy is not based on any real and legitimate registry cleaning and security engine, so do NOT believe the results of such scanners. ErrorEasy only misleads the victims into thinking their computers have multiple security issues and system trouble and then tries to sell its own commercial software which is known to be worthless. Avoid ErrorEasy and remove it if detected on your computer.
How to remove RegFix Pro fake security program
22.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
RegFix Pro (also known as RegFixPro) is yet another counterfeit system optimization product from the same family as ErrorFix and RegTool frauds. By its technical nature, RegFix Pro is a fake security program that pretends to aid people in repairing system trouble but actually just attempts to push its licensed version in exchange for some online money. What concerns RegFix Pro infiltration methods, it usually gets into target systems via security splits and other software flaws without the user’s knowledge and consent. When inside, RegFix Pro usually configures the system to run its scanners when Windows starts. These scans are not to be trusted because they report something that isn’t there. For instance, the scan results usually list a variety of registry problems, junk files, privacy concerns, non-optimized performance features that need to be immediately handled in order to keep the system stable. Such approach is typical to fake security applications and proves to be effective with credulous victims who believe they really need RegFix Pro to boost their PCs and protect them against errors. The ultimate objective of RegFix Pro is making money by dishonestly pushing its registered software which demands payment. Do not install RegFix Pro commercial version and refrain from wasting your money.
How to remove RegTool fake security program
22.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
RegTool (also known as Reg Tool) is a fake system optimization program hailing from the same malicious family as ErrorFix scamware. RegTool infiltrates through security gateways and firewall flaws of the target system. Another way of penetration is from RegTool website Regtool.com that may have hijacked your homepage and kept redirecting you to its domain until you got annoyed into installing RegTool in the long run. When RegTool is on board and operating, it displays multiple misleading scanners that claim to monitor your system registry for errors and eventually report a lot of problems. Then, as a “must have” utility to fix this registry trouble, you will be fraudulently suggested to install RegTool commercial software which you can use only upon making a corresponding online payment. These are tactics practiced by RegTool to spoof people into buying this worthless and dangerous product. The PC errors reported by RegTool scanners and obsessive pop-ups are all fabricated and probably do not even exist. If you happen to buy RegTool license, it will probably become your most unreasonable purchase of the last years because RegTool will not only fail to perform the promised system optimization function, it will also prove to be a hazard to your system by making it slow as it proceeds. It’s strongly recommended to remove RegTool once detected on your machine.
How to remove ErrorFix fake security program
22.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
ErrorFix (aka Error Fix) is a fake security application developed to conform to a misleading marketing strategy. ErrorFix propagates as an advanced registry cleaner which is supposed to facilitate the system performance and optimize pretty much all PC functionality issues. When it comes to the way ErrorFix landed on your system, it’s trojans that are to be blamed in the predominant majority if intrusion instances. When inside the compromised computer and active, ErrorFix tends to configure the Operating System to run its executable files each time the PC starts. Consequently, every system boot (or random boots) will probably be accompanied by ErrorFix scanner that shows up out of nowhere and claims to check your system for corrupted registry entities and erroneous files. After that, the fake pop-ups driven by ErrorFix will try to persuade you to install ErrorFix full version after making a certain online payment, of course. If you do get brainwashed into installing ErrorFix commercial software, it will only deteriorate most of your system parameters, not to mention the evident absence of any positive influence of ErrorFix program on your PC performance. Do not let the fraudsters who developed ErrorFix get income from your credulity. Instead, remove all possible traces of ErrorFix on your computer to keep it secure and stable. ErrorFix does not belong in any normal system, so its timely removal is just a matter of your sanity. Please, follow the instructions below to eliminate ErrorFix from your system.
How to remove Fix Tool fake security program
20.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
Fix Tool (aka FixTool) is a fake system optimization utility which appears to be not what it’s marketed as. The infiltration methods are typical to most malwares of its type. Fix Tool usually intrudes through trojans that use security flaws of the compromised computers to get in. Another way to “catch” Fix Tool malady is from Fix-tool.com website which you may hit after browser redirection implemented by a malicious hijacker supporting the corrupt activity of Fix Tool fake security software. When installed and running in the compromised system, Fix Tool issues multiple popup ads that report registry errors, invalid entries and a variety of other problems that cannot be terminated unless you install Fix Tool registered version. These misleading alerts will be accompanied by Fix Tool bogus registry scanners that claim to check your PC for system trouble and also find some problems. The only mission Fix Tool has been developed to achieve is to gather money from credulous computer users in exchange for the promised PC repair. When Fix Tool is running inside your system, it tends to deteriorate computer performance and cause the slow computer problem. Besides, Fix Tool may lead to severe damage of the compromised system in order to appear more persuasive when reporting critical errors, so it may try to make it look like you are actually having serious computer problems. The best and the only correct decision to make if you have Fix Tool on board your PC is to remove this misleading registry cleaner, otherwise it will make your Operating System collapse eventually.
How to remove Cleaner2009 fake security program
05.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
Cleaner2009 (also known as Cleaner 2009) is a fake anti-spyware application that builds its misleading fraudulent strategy on manipulating people’s desire to keep their PCs safe from outer security risks. Cleaner2009 freeware typically intrudes without the user’s knowledge or consent and issues multiple bogus popup alerts stating that Cleaner2009 has disclosed a variety of security problems on the target computer. In addition to these popup warnings, Cleaner2009 may also run fabricated system scanners to be yet more persuasive about its detections. Then, as a tool for depriving you of all the “exposed” threats, Cleaner2009 will prompt you to install its full version which is supposed to tackle all of your security risks. In case you are credulous enough, you may get tricked into installing Cleaner2009 commercial software which requires a payment. When installed and running on your PC, Cleaner2009 registered will slow down your computer and cause the internet connection quality to degrade. Moreover, these unwanted symptoms will be accompanied by more security violations because Cleaner2009 will open security gateways and thus make your system vulnerable to external threats swarming out there. If you encountered any of the sings of Cleaner2009 infection, make sure you run a timely scan with a legitimate antivirus tool to detect and remove the malware under consideration.
How to remove Registry Defender Platinum fake security program
02.04.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
Registry Defender Platinum (aka RegistryDefender Platinum) is a fake system optimization tool that gets promoted by Vundo trojans and employs the tactics of scaring the credulous victims into thinking they have serious registry bugs. Normally, Registry Defender Platinum unregistered gets on board its new target computers without the users’ awareness through security exploits, software flaws and other system vulnerabilities. When inside and operating, Registry Defender Platinum will issue bogus exaggerated alerts that pop up annoyingly and report there is something wrong with your Windows registry. You will learn more precise information from the fabricated scanners launched by Registry Defender Platinum which will pretend to check your registry for problems and report quite a bit of ones. It’s interesting that Registry Defender Platinum does not specify the type of detected bugs, nor does it suggest fixing them without your having to purchase its commercial version. Indeed, in order to “repair” the registry, Registry Defender Platinum will offer its services – only after you pay a pretty penny for its license. In fact, even if you purchase Registry Defender Platinum registered software, it will not turn out useful because it’s not developed to be of any help. Registry Defender Platinum is a fake security program and should be treated as such. The most reasonable thing to do it you have this malware on board is to remove it ASAP before it does too much irreparable harm to your system and slows it down.
How to remove FileFix Professional 2009 fake security program
20.03.2009 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs
Malware Description:
FileFix Professional 2009 (aka FileFix Professional or FileFix Pro) is a corrupt application developed to fulfil the one and only goal – to deceive people into purchasing its paid commercial software. The tactics FileFix Professional 2009 applies are pretty simple but more than tricky at the same time. FileFix Professional 2009 is promoted by an affiliated Trojan dropped into your system under the filename C:\Windows\system32\fpfstb.dll. This Trojan does the following: it makes your Microsoft Office, PDF, media files unreadable using the default legitimate utility. Each time you try opening such files, the Trojan will issue the alert telling you that the file is corrupted and offering you to repair the trouble. Clicking on this popup notification will automatically trigger the installation of FileFix Professional 2009 onto your machine. Once installed, FileFix Professional 2009 will display system scanners pretending to search for encrypted files. FileFix Professional 2009 will claim to detect such system entities and offer you to fix them by registering the commercial version of FileFix Professional 2009 which requires a payment. To sum up, FileFix Professional 2009 in pair with its cyber-accomplice (fpfstb.dll) aims at making you waste your money. Do not trust FileFix Professional 2009 and do NOT let it stay inside your system. The only thing you should do if you are having difficulties described above is to remove FileFix Professional 2009 and affiliated parasites ASAP.
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