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Jul. 14th, 2009

Can Rogues Like Contra Viro Ever Be Stopped?

Internet safety is one of the most important things facing people in this new digital age, but programs like Contra viro are making it hard for people to know which program to trust and which one are dangerous. Contra viro is not one that should be trusted.

There is a shift happening that will have a huge impact on all computer users. This shift is not a good one either. I am talking about rogue applications. Just a few years ago there were less than a handful of bogus safety programs on the internet, and most of them tricked the user into installing them. Now, there are more than four hundred and they can be installed on a user’s computer without the user ever knowing how.

Rogue applications like Contra viro use trojans to infect computers and then bombard the user with popups claiming that the computer is infected. All of this is an attempt to con the user into paying for the scammer’s bogus program and thereby further infecting their computer with more crap.

Until the world’s major producers of computer operating systems do something about this problem, it really is up the individual to protect their computers. But, do not count on any of the major software companies to offer serious malware protection anytime soon. Even the newest operating systems are highly susceptible to rogue application infections.

I know about rogue infections first hand, as well as the best way to clear up the problems afterward. I use Microsoft’s Vista operating system and I recently got infected with Contra viro. This recent infection is my second run in with rogue applications and it will be my last.

As with most rogue infections, I got infected while surfing the Internet. A trojan managed to slip by my virus protection program and then it installed Contra viro. At first I had no idea I was infected, but the next day when I turned on my computer I got inundated with popups telling me my computer was infected. Most of the threats that Contra viro listed though were critical parts of any computer and had I not known better, I could have ruined my computer by removing them. The only thing wrong with my computer was Contra viro.

The last time I got infected with a rogue I spent the whole weekend wiping my hard drive and reinstalling all my programs, so this time I needed a better solution. That is when I found Spyzooka at http://www.spyzooka.com/spyware-removal-guarantee.htm.

What sold me on Spyzooka was their 100% guarantee. Spyzooka is the only malware program willing to offer a 100% guarantee and after I installed it I knew why. So, if you are tired of fighting rogue applications and other types of malware, try Spyzooka and see for yourself how good it feels to be protected by a 100% guarantee.

Jul. 9th, 2009

How to Remove BarracudaAntivirus

I recently ran into a problem with a program by the name of BarracudaAntivirus that I would like to share with you. I use my computer on a regular basis for a wide variety of purposes so when this program infiltrated my system I was in trouble. I hope that by sharing this information with you I can prevent you from experiencing much of the trouble that I went through. If you have already heard of this program then chances are good that your system has already been infected. This article will illustrate how to have this program removed. If, on the other hand, you have not yet heard of this program then you still should read up on it to prevent being taken advantage of. If you are not equipped with knowledge you can be scammed in the same fashion that I was.

My experience with BarracudaAntivirus all started with a popup message. I received a popup message from this malicious program and upon quickly closing it was confronted with yet another message. This message explained that my system was in imminent danger of being attacked by various threats. The message proceeded to explain that lest I download the full version of BarracudaAntivirus my computer would be rendered inoperable. Not wanting this to occur, I hastily removed my credit card and purchased what I later found to be a useless product.

I discovered that the threats which these popup messages reported to me were nothing but false positives. This means that they are fictitious threats designed to instill fear in computer users. BarracudaAntivirus hopes to play off of this fear to incite users into purchasing its product. This scam worked with me but don’t let it work on you. Paying this malicious organization is paramount to paying the very outfit which is behind all of your problems.

While this program is on your system you will likely experience many of the same issues that I did. My computer operated extremely slowly and sluggishly. This was in addition to the annoying stream of popup messages that I already mentioned. Add-ons such as tool bars and the likes will be installed to your system. In short, your computer will operate as if it has a mind of its own. You will need to take action to have this program removed from your system.

The big problem with this program is that it is installed via a Trojan horse virus so removing it manually is generally insufficient. Every time you remove it from your computer it will simply be reinstalled. As such, you must recruit the assistance of a program by the name of Spyzooka. Spyzooka was the only program I could find that effectively solved my problem. Spyzooka provides a money back guarantee and a free system scan to all first time users. You literally have nothing to lose and everything to gain from giving Spyzooka a try. It is guaranteed to solve your problem – it sure did mine.

Security 2009 – Don't Believe It Offers Security

As you have probably guessed, Security 2009 is another rogue security program that wants your money. Like the others, this one displays security alerts to the user, informing them of numerous threats and infections. Avoid clicking on these messages and downloading the scan, as all you will accomplish is having additional malware placed on your PC.

How did you get Security 2009? There are several ways this may have happened. Malicious software often unknowingly gets placed on your computer when you download freeware or shareware. You may also become infected by using P2P (peer to peer) programs or visiting questionable websites. Most likely, you may never know exactly where it came from.

Security 2009 operates exactly like other fake antispyware programs. It will display security alerts to you, hoping that you will be frightened enough to download the scan. Once done, of course you have to purchase the full product to get the desired results. The funny thing is, this application cannot detect any infection or threat, so all messages you receive are complete lies. This program cannot scan, detect or remove anything.

While it cannot detect infections, it can certainly detect what you are doing! Security 2009 will track your online searches and websites you visit. It also has the ability to get hold of your passwords, credit card numbers and other information you do not want to share. This is why it should be removed immediately.

Will you know if your PC has been infected?  You certainly will. Most likely you will notice that your computer runs slower than normal, or that your browser redirects to websites you are not trying to visit. You may also see that your home page has mysteriously changed, or that there are shortcuts on your desktop that you didn't put there. One symptom you cannot miss – the incessant and irritating pop-up ads.

Security 2009, like other rogue security programs, will place additional malware on your PC and continue to cause problems (and possible damage) until you remove it. While it can be manually removed, this action is not advised. This is a very complex undertaking, and all related files must be thoroughly removed. If not handled properly, you can cause additional damage to your computer.

Are you experiencing symptoms that may indicate your PC is infected with Security 2009 or some other malicious software? Click here for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware program that guarantees 100% removal of Trojans, worms, infections and other security threats with only one scan.

Jul. 7th, 2009

Rogue Security Program Spywaredestroyer

Spywaredestroyer is another fake antispyware application to avoid if possible. If you know anything at all about these malicious programs, you know that what they really want is your money. They could care less about ridding your PC of security dangers, but most are very convincing, especially to innocent users who have no knowledge of these programs and how deceitful they can be.

Spywaredestroyer is no different from the rest. It advertises incessantly to the user that their computer is infected by all sorts of security threats. If the user is convinced and does download the scan, it is a total waste of time. These rogue security programs have absolutely no ability to scan your PC, nor can they detect or remove anything. What they may do is place additional malware on your computer, which causes even more problems.

These applications are created by hackers for the purpose of stealing your money. Information that is collected about you and your online browsing habits is often sold to third parties, so that they can send you advertisements related to your interests. They will gather data about the sites you visit, the searches you perform, and even your personal passwords and business information. If you haven't already figured this out, Spywaredestroyer should be removed the moment you realize it resides on your PC.

The symptoms are pretty much the same as with other rogue applications. You will notice a slow and sluggish system, and be bombarded with pop-up ads. Other signs that spyware exists on your computer are a changed home page, browser redirection or a new toolbar in your browser. You might also have new shortcuts on your desktop that you did not put there.

To remove Spywaredestroyer, you need a reliable antispyware application. Manual removal is not advised because most people do not have the knowledge necessary to perform the process correctly. This could possibly lead to additional damage to your computer. Unless you are an expert, you should not attempt this action.

Do you believe that Spywaredestroyer is installed on your PC? Click here for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware programs that guarantees to remove 100% of infections, worms, trojans, parasites and other security threats with just one scan.

Jun. 30th, 2009

Antivirus Doktor 2009 Removal Instructions

I recently ran into some serious problems with a program by the name of Antivirus Doktor 2009 that I would like to share with you. I spend a significant amount of time on my computer and I rely heavily on my system for all aspects of my life. So when my system was taken hostage by this malicious program I was seriously put out. I set out to rid cyberspace of Antivirus Doktor 2009 but found that the best I could do is send out this warning to others who risk being taken advantage of. If your system is presently infected with this bad software then you can probably relate. You must be looking for a way to remove this program from your system and this article will explain how to do so. Even if you have yet to hear of Antivirus Doktor 2009, however, this article will provide the insight you need to avoid being taken advantage of. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this malicious program.

Antivirus Doktor 2009 is a rogue security program. What this means is that it reports threats to your system that in reality do not exist. You are probably asking yourself why any software would do such a thing and the simple answer is for money. Antivirus Doktor 2009 tries to trick you into believing that your system is in jeopardy of being rendered inoperable and that the only way to prevent such an outcome is to purchase the full download of its product. My experience with this program was that I was using my computer just like any other day when I noticed a pop up message appear on my screen. I quickly closed the message only to find another one reappear almost immediately thereafter. The message explained that there were several imminent threats to my system and that I could only spare my computer by purchasing Antivirus Doktor 2009’s full download. Unfortunately I fell for this scam; you should not.

What the pop up messages neglected to tell me was that the biggest threat my computer faced was Antivirus Doktor 2009 itself. This program caused me to experience a host of problems. The pop up messages were relentless and incessant in nature, making it difficult to accomplish much of anything on my system. My system operated extremely slowly and sluggishly such that using my computer was quite burdensome. Tool bars and the like were installed to my computer without my consent. It seemed like system scans were always being run without my permission. My computer seemed to have a mind of its own and I was unable to accomplish anything effectively on it.

I had to recruit the assistance of a program called Spyzooka to fully fix my problem. I learned that removing Antivirus Doktor 2009 manually was insufficient because a Trojan horse virus continued to reinstall it every time I removed it. Spyzooka, on the other hand, solved my problem the first time. Spyzooka offers a money back guarantee and it provides a free system scan so you have everything to gain from giving it a try yourself.

Jun. 23rd, 2009

Safe Surfing Without the Hassles Associated With Rogues Like PC Clean Pro

Let me tell you about the problems I have had with PC Clean Pro. This rogue application stole hours of my time while I tried in vain to remove it. That was until I found the right weapon to fight this parasite.

My infection started when I was streaming a video from some site overseas. During the video I never got a message saying that I was at risk from any problem, but apparently the video had a trojan attached to it that installed PC Clean Pro.

I never realized anything was wrong until I restarted my computer the next day. As soon as my computer booted up I got a message that my computer was infected with 23 threats and the only way I could get rid of them was to buy a full version of PC Clean Pro.

I knew I had not installed PC Clean Pro myself so I went online to find out what it was. Unfortunately all my searches brought me to a squeeze page so I could buy a full version of PC Clean Pro. Not one search told me what the rogue was or how to get rid of it.

Luckily I have a laptop and was able to look it up and discover that PC Clean Pro was in fact a rogue application designed to scam people out of money. All of the scans it does are in fact a deception and any of the threats it told me were on my computer were never there to begin with. The only threat on my computer was PC Clean Pro and the trojan that installed it in the first place.

I spent the next several hours trying to manually remove PC Clean Pro, but every time I rebooted the computer it was back giving me all the same issues it did from the beginning.

I called a friend and asked her what I could do to fix the problem and she said that she had the same problem about a year ago and ended up finding a malware removal and protection program that took care of the rogue application. Not only did the program remove her rogue application, it has also kept all other types of malware off her computer since.

The program she found was Spyzooka, which in my research is the only malware removal and protection program that offers a 100% guarantee to remove all types of malware.

After I installed Spyzooka it started a scan of my system and in no time my computer was finally free of the strangle hold that PC Clean Pro had put on it. Spyzooka completely cleaned PC Clean Pro off my computer along with several other minor problems. Now my computer is running faster and I feel safer surfing to sites that offer videos.

If you are currently fighting to remove PC Clean Pro or any other type of malware and are about to completely wipe your hard drive out of frustration, try Spyzooka at http://www.spyzooka.com/spyware-removal-guarantee.htm. I am sure that after you install it you will understand just how important a 100% guarantee can be when it comes to Internet safety.

Why I Removed Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009

I am a firm believer in the acquisition of knowledge and learning from mistakes. I think it is very important for people to share the mistakes they have made, so that others don’t make the same mistakes. That is precisely why I want to tell you this story about Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 and how it totally screwed me over. I learned my lesson the hard way. Hopefully, you will learn my lesson without the loss of money or the slight feeling of shame.

I use my computer a lot. I use it for work and play, so I try to keep it protected from viruses and all that bad stuff. Not too long ago, I decided that I needed to find an antivirus application. I did a quick search for one and found a program called Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009. It seemed pretty promising, so I went ahead and downloaded the trial version.

After installing the trial version of Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009, I started to notice that my computer was acting strange. I did a scan of my computer with the program and it told me that I had several viruses. It didn’t surprise me though because it had been a few months since I had my computer protected. Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 told me that I needed to register the program in order to have the threats removed.

I went ahead and paid to register the program. It wasn’t long after I had paid for Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 that I started to receive pop-up ads. I quickly scanned the computer again, worried about the infections that it had found before. After the scan was done, I had Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 remove them. I thought my troubles were over.

About twenty minutes later, I got another pop-up. I closed it out and went about my business. I noticed that my computer was working really slowly, so I figured that I had better run Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 again. After the scan was over, I saw that the results were the exact same as they had been before. This really worried me because it seemed like Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 wasn’t working at all. I decided to look for support.

I got online and did a search for Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 support. It was then that I discovered that it was actually a rogue application. It was a scam! So, I changed my search and started looking for an antispyware program to have it removed. I was careful to research the programs I was considering, but one program stood out among the rest.

SpyZooka was very impressive. It was the only antispyware that was both approved by the Better Business Bureau and guaranteed to remove 100% of spyware. I decided to buy SpyZooka and haven’t regretted a day since. SpyZooka removed Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 and several other malicious threats. My computer is still malware free to this day.

If you would like to know if your computer has rogue software like Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 on it, then visit www.spyzooka.com for a free computer scan.

Jun. 22nd, 2009

Virus Shield Was a Big Mistake

When it comes to taking care of my computer, I like to think that I do a pretty good job. I try to avoid websites that I think may be dangerous and keep my antivirus and antispyware programs up to date. But even I fail at protecting my computer sometimes, like when I trusted Virus Shield to defend my computer. It was an honest mistake that you can avoid making.

As I said, I try to keep my antivirus and antispyware applications up to date. Well, recently they both expired and I decided to look for new ones. I had heard of a pretty good antivirus program and started to look for it. However, I got the name wrong. In my search for the one I had heard of, I came across Virus Shield and decided to download the trial version of it.

Virus Shield had a name similar to a legitimate antivirus program, so it was an honest mistake. But I should have been smarter and done a little more research. Instead, I trusted the trial version of Virus Shield when it started to give me warnings about my computer being infected with viral programs. It offered to do a scan of my computer, so of course I complied.

It didn’t take long for the scan to finish and when it was done, I was shocked to see that there were at least a dozen infections on my computer! I didn’t realize that the list of infections was phony. I was too busy being scared that my computer was on the verge of being destroyed. Virus Shield told me that I needed to purchase the full version of its program in order to have the threats removed.

This didn’t seem too fishy to me. Plenty of legitimate security applications offer trials that you have to register later on. So, I went ahead and paid for the full version of Virus Shield. After paying though, I started to notice something. My computer was working much slower, as was my Internet connection. I also started to get pop-up advertisements. Then I recalled the name that I had been looking for and realized that I had made a mistake.

I finally did some research on Virus Shield and discovered that I had been scammed. I immediately started looking for an antispyware program that I could trust. I eventually came across SpyZooka and compared it with my previous antispyware program. It sounded much better, and the company that made it sounded very professional.

I bought SpyZooka and it was in fact much better than my previous antispyware. After all, SpyZooka had won several prestigious awards. Plus, it was the only legitimate antispyware I found that had a 100% spyware removal guarantee. Since it had been approved by the Better Business Bureau I knew it could be trusted. Ever since, my computer has been malware free.

If you would like to know if your computer has secretly been infected with Virus Shield or other malware, then visit www.spyzooka.com to learn about their free computer scan. You can also learn more about SpyZooka.

Jun. 19th, 2009

Fighting To Remove Ultra Antivirus 2009 Can Be an Uphill Battle

Rogue antispyware clones continue to flood the Internet at a rapidly growing pace. Ultra Antivirus 2009 just happens to be the latest in a long line of these parasites.

Several years ago there were only a few rogue antispyware programs and most of them could be removed manually with just a little research, but now this is not the case. New types of these infections are cropping up every month along with dozens of different trojans all designed to scam money from unsuspecting consumers.

What really makes these programs so dangerous is all the misinformation floating around the Internet regarding them. When I did a simple search on Ultra Antivirus 2009 after I got infected I found all kinds of positive and negative websites saying all sorts of things about this rogue program. At one point I did not know if Ultra Antivirus 2009 was dangerous or not.

I ended up realizing that I did not want Ultra Antivirus 2009 on my computer and needed to find out how to remove it. After several attempts to manually remove it I would reboot my computer only to find it reinstalled. I found several different sites detailing how to manually remove Ultra Antivirus 2009, but no matter what I did it would make its way right back on my computer.

The last time I tried to manually remove Ultra Antivirus 2009 I ended up installing another type of rogue application which only made matters worse. It was time to find a program that would really offer me some help. That is when I found Spyzooka.

When I realized that I could not remove Ultra Antivirus 2009 without some help I started to look for a malware removal and protection program that I could trust. In my research I learned that some of the most well known malware protection programs are specifically targeted by rogue applications like Ultra Antivirus 2009.

Many of the scammers that create rogue applications write in code that disrupts and blocks the protection features of the some of the most well know legitimate protection programs. In all my research I never once found any information that these scammers had figured out how to block Spyzooka’s award winning protection.

In my research I also learned that there is only one malware protection and removal program that is 100% guaranteed to clean up all types of malware. At first I wondered how it is that not one of the most commonly used protection programs offered any type of guarantee much less one that was as complete as Spyzooka’s.

I knew that I needed help so I tried Spyzooka and in no time I learned why I was unable to remove Ultra Antivirus 2009 manually, I had multiple trojans that were reinstalling it. With just a few more clicks my computer was 100% free of Ultra Antivirus 2009 as well as several other parasites. Now my computer is running faster and all of the annoying popups are gone.

If you need help removing Ultra Antivirus 2009 or any other type of malware, try Spyzooka at http://www.spyzooka.com/spyware-removal-guarantee.htm and you will see just how important it is to have a protection program that is 100% guaranteed.

Jun. 18th, 2009

Removing Antivirusxppro

It wasn’t too long ago that I had my first run in with a type of malicious software that goes by the name of Antivirusxppro. Within days of noticing that my system was infected with this program I began experiencing a host of problems. Because I rely so heavily on my computer in my day to day operations, the problems I experienced caused me some serious setbacks. I wish there was something I could do to eliminate this program from cyberspace. However, as there is not, I decided to write this article and try to inform as many people as possible about what Antivirusxppro can do. If you have already heard of this bad software it is probably because your system has already been infected. If this is the case, this article will explain to you how to remove this software from your system. If you have not yet heard of this software, you should nevertheless read on because the information contained in this article could spare you serious problems.

I learned too late that Antivirusxppro is a type of rogue antispyware. What this means is that it reports problems to your system that in reality do not exist. This is done in an effort to incite fear and persuade you into wasting your money on a useless product. My experience is as follows:  I was using my computer when I noticed a pop up message which explained to me in no uncertain terms that my system was threatened by several imminent threats. The pop up message proceeded to explain that in order to prevent my system from being rendered inoperable I needed to download the full version of Antivirusxppro. I hastily followed the instructions only to find that my problems were not resolved. Please do not fall victim to the same deception I did!

My system really began acting up around the time that the pop ups began appearing. The pop up messages were incessant and relentless in nature such that I could scarcely view my screen without being distracted with yet another message. Worse yet, my system seemed to run slower than ever. Day after day, my home page would be reset to another undesirable Site. Every time I turned on my computer another add-on would be installed that I did not command. In short, I was prevented from accomplishing much of anything on my system while it was infected with Antivirusxppro.

The biggest problem with this malicious software is that it is installed via a Trojan horse virus. As such, removing it manually is not an option because it will merely be reinstalled via the Trojan horse. On the other hand, paying for the full download is not an option either because the biggest problem you have is Antivirusxppro itself. I learned that in order to resolve your issues you need to recruit the assistance of a program specifically designed to remove Antivirusxppro.

There is a product by the name of Spyzooka which is fully guaranteed to remove Antivirusxppro from your system. Spyzooka offers a free system scan so you have nothing to lose from giving it a try.

Jun. 10th, 2009

Removing WiniBlueSoft from Your System

I recently ran into some trouble with a program by the name of WiniBlueSoft that I would like to share with you. I hope that by sharing this with you I can help you avoid much of the struggle that I went through with this malicious software. You see, I lost the use of my computer for several days due to this program and that cost me tremendously. By reading this article you can prevent doing the same. If you know what WiniBlueSoft is it is probably because it has already infected your system. If this is the case then you are probably amidst a search for a program which can remove it from your system. If, on the other hand, you have yet to hear of this program, consider yourself one of the fortunate. Even if your system is presently free from infection, though, reading this article will provide you with the protection you need to abstain from being taken advantage of.

WiniBlueSoft belongs to a class of bad software known as rogue antispyware. What this type of software does is report problems to your system that in reality do not exist. Now you are probably asking yourself why any program would do such a thing and the answer to this is really quite simple – for money. WiniBlueSoft reports threats to your system in an effort to instill fear. It hopes to play off of this fear to persuade you of the necessity of purchasing its full download as a solution to these so-called threats. However, purchasing this download is paramount to paying the very organization which is behind your troubles.

You will know it if your system is infected because you will be bombarded with an onslaught of annoying pop ups. I couldn’t get much of anything done while my system was infected because these pop ups were so relentless. These pop ups explain to you that there are several imminent threats to your system. They proceed to tell you that it is of utmost importance to pay for a full download of WiniBlueSoft if you want to protect your computer. I fell for this; you should not. What these pop ups neglect to tell you is that the biggest threat to your system is WiniBlueSoft itself.

While on your system you will experience a host of problems. My computer ran slowly and sluggishly due to this malicious software. Add-ons were installed to my system without my consent. System scans were run on a regular basis which caused my system to become unresponsive. My home page was consistently reset to undesirable Sites. In short, WiniBlueSoft prevented me from accomplishing much of anything on my system.

I tried removing WiniBlueSoft manually from my system but it was simply insufficient. I had to recruit the assistance of a program by the name of Spyzooka to eliminate my problems. Spyzooka offers a free system scan so I had nothing to lose by giving it a try. Moreover, it provides a money back guarantee so I had confidence that it would work. Using Spyzooka is the best way to remove WiniBlueSoft from your system.

Don't Be Fooled by HomeAntivirus2009

HomeAntivirus2009 is a rogue security application that displays exaggerated security alerts in an attempt to frighten the user in to purchasing the product. This one is no different from most, in that it displays security warnings incessantly to the user. Hackers develop these programs for the purpose of frightening unsuspecting users into buying their product, which is completely incapable of detecting or removing infections and other security threats.

HomeAntivirus2009 is of Russian origin, and is highly dangerous. If you begin getting popup messages alerting you of security threats, attempt to exit out of the window and never click to download the free scan. Doing so will cause additional malware to be placed on your PC, which can cause further damage. If you do download the free scan, you will only be informed that infections are so severe that you must purchase the full product as a solution.

Of course, this is all bogus. HomeAntivirus2009 cannot detect security threats, and it certainly can't remove them. The only thing you will get from this software is additional problems. Your PC will likely become slow, your browser may redirect and block you from visiting websites you wish to visit, and your home page may change. Most of these symptoms are common with many rogue security programs.

Like most other fake antispyware applications, HomeAntivirus2009 will track your online activities. Why? They can transmit this information to remote servers that are owned by third parties. In turn, these parties will send pop-up advertisements related to your interests, in hopes that you will purchase from one of their ads. You will probably begin getting spam emails from these advertisers as well.

When you are convinced that HomeAntivirus2009 or some other bogus security software is installed on your PC, remove it at once. Delaying this action could actually cause additional malware to be placed on your computer. Manual removal is possible, but only for someone very knowledgeable in this process as it is very complex. Done incorrectly, manual removal can cause further damage to your PC. Using a reliable antispyware tool is the best solution.

Do you believe that HomeAntivirus2009 is installed on your computer? If you have this rogue or any other fake antispyware on your PC, click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware application guaranteed to remove 100% of trojans, worms, parasites and other infections with only one scan.

Jun. 8th, 2009

WinPC Antivirus Ripped Me Off, But I Got Revenge

I must admit that I am no computer genius. I know enough to operate my PC for work and some games, but that is about it. I also know that my computer needs to be protected from spyware and viruses, but I am not too knowledgeable about which programs to choose. When I bought WinPC Antivirus, I had no idea that I was being scammed. But I did learn something and I discovered the best antispyware program I’ve ever used.

I was using the Internet one day, checking my email and watching some funny videos and things like that. It was in the middle of all of the fun that I received a pop-up ad that was advertising WinPC Antivirus. It was a flashy ad that made me realize that my computer’s security applications had expired. Since the ad made some pretty big promises, I figured that I’d give it a try.

I downloaded WinPC Antivirus and installed it. I allowed it to scan my computer and continued about my business, though I did notice that my computer was running much slower than usual. I figured it was because WinPC Antivirus was using up my computer’s memory or something.

Soon the scan was finished and I looked at the results. I was shocked to find that my computer was full of infectious programs. Not only was I shocked, but I was scared. I didn’t want my computer to crash or be ruined. So, when WinPC Antivirus said that I needed to pay for the full version in order to have the threats removed, I was more than willing.

I soon had the full version of WinPC Antivirus on my computer. I was somewhat confused though because my computer was working slower than ever. I ran through the whole procedure of removing the threats and thought I was free of infections. But I soon started to receive security warnings pertaining to malicious threats. I ran WinPC Antivirus again and the same exact threats were there. It seemed fishy so I did a search of the name and discovered that WinPC Antivirus is a scam!

I set about finding something to remove it and came across an antispyware program that was utterly amazing. SpyZooka was the name and it had impressive credentials. The company that made it was a member of the Better Business Bureau, so I knew that I could trust it. SpyZooka was also the only real antispyware application that I found that was guaranteed to remove 100% of spyware. What really impressed me after I bought SpyZooka was that not only did it remove all of the malware on my computer, but it didn’t slow my PC down.

If you would like to know if WinPC Antivirus or any other malware has infected your computer, visit www.spyzooka.com to learn about their free computer scan. While you are there, you can learn more about SpyZooka and Blue Penguin Software, the company that created it. You will discover what quality protection and service are like.

Jun. 3rd, 2009

ExtraAntivirus Really Means Extra Trouble

ExtraAntivirus is rogue security software created to steal your money. This fake antispyware application, like most others, displays security alert warnings to users through pop-up windows. These alerts are meant to scare users into running a free scan for detection and removal. Like other bogus programs, ExtraAntivirus cannot detect or remove anything at all, it is a total scam.

Hackers design these fake programs for one purpose – to take your money. ExtraAntivirus will constantly display system warning alerts, declaring that your PC is infected with security threats and all sorts of infections, and that they must be removed. When the user downloads the free scan, results will certainly show that threats are too severe and numerous to be removed without purchasing the full product. These results are totally fabricated, as rogue security software cannot detect even the simplest of infections on your computer. Can they remove anything that does reside on your PC? Absolutely not, these programs are empty, and not capable of any type of performance.

Although these malicious applications claim to remove threats, ExtraAntivirus in itself is actually a threat that must be removed. Fake spyware removal programs can pose a serious threat to the health of your computer and personal identity. Most collect information about the user, such as search queries and websites that are visited. This information is sold to third parties. As far as personal information, your passwords, credit card numbers and other private information may be put at risk. You can understand why immediate removal of these rogues is crucial.

When you begin getting bombarded with popup ads stating that threats exist, you will probably start noticing other symptoms. A sluggish computer, browser redirection and new or flashing icons in your system tray are common signs that malicious software may exist on your PC. Take action, and remove it immediately to protect from further damage.

Unless you are an expert, you should never attempt manual removal of rogue security software. These programs are very difficult to remove, as it is imperative that all running processes are killed and related files deleted. If this is not done correctly, you run the risk of causing further damage to your computer. A reliable antispyware product is indicated for total removal and restoration of your PC.

If you suspect that ExtraAntivirus or any other bogus application is installed on your computer, remove it immediately, without delay. Click here to scan your PC with Spyzooka, the only antispyware program that guarantees 100% detection and removal of infections, worms, trojans and other parasites that may reside on your computer.

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May. 29th, 2009

PCAntiMalware Is a Program That Is Hard to Remove Manually

I thought I had been very careful on the Internet until my computer got infected with PCAntiMalware. At first I thought that I was getting warnings from a legitimate program on my computer that was put there by the computer manufacturer, but as it turns out my computer got infected with a rogue antispyware program.

Apparently rogue antispyware is becoming a huge problem for many people around the world. I had never even heard about these types of programs until I got infected. I thought that my virus protection program would have stopped my computer from getting infected, but sadly that was not the case.

As it turns out I got infected quite innocently when I installed a free shareware game off the Internet. The free game must have come with an installer program or a trojan that was able to bypass my virus protection program. I knew right away that I was infected, so I uninstalled the game but I was still getting warnings about an infection.

I was seconds away from buying into the PCAntiMalware scam when it dawned on me that my computer was infected with a rogue antispyware application. These programs are designed to con people into buying a program that is in no beneficial. Like all types of rogue antispyware, PCAntiMalware scams people into paying for a program that infected the computer in the first place.

After doing a bit of research into ways to get rid of PCAntiMalware and other rogue antispyware programs it became obvious to me why there are so many different types of rogue application floating around the Internet. It is all about the money. Most producers of these programs are after money and to get it they con people into believing that their computers are infected and the only thing that can get rid of the infection is the very thing that infected the computer in the first place.

Some of these scammers are making millions of dollars a year scaring people into thinking they need to pay for a program that does nothing but make a person’s computer run slower. Not only do most of these rogue applications slow down a person’s computer, they also install all kinds of infection and bypass many of the most widely used virus protection programs.

At first I started to look for ways to remove PCAntiMalware without having to install another program, but I quickly realized that it was not going to be easy to clean up my computer without help.

The biggest problem with PCAntiMalware is that there are several different trojans that are associated with it and finding all of the parts of the infection is too daunting a task. The best way to get rid of PCAntiMalware is the way I did it.

I got rid of PCAntiMalware with Spyzooka. I did a lot of research onto this program before I installed it and came to the conclusion that if this program was the only malware removal program on the market willing to offer a 100% guarantee, then they must be doing something right. If you need a malware removal program you should try Spyzooka by clicking here.

May. 27th, 2009

My Struggles with MalwareDoctor

I went through a terrible experience with a program by the name of MalwareDoctor that I would like to share with you. I hope that by sharing my experience with you I can prevent you from going through the same trouble as I did. As you know, the internet is plagued with a wide variety of spyware and viruses. While there is nothing I can do personally to remove these threats from the internet, I hope by providing this information I can prevent at least a few people from falling victim to the aggressive tactics of an illegitimate rogue spyware program.

Here is my story: I was using my computer when I noticed a pop up appear on my screen. This is never a good sign – when I looked into it, I learned that this pop up from MalwareDoctor had been installed via a Trojan horse virus. The worst part of this scenario was that not only did the Trojan virus install MalwareDoctor on to my system, but it also installed a host of other useless programs to my computer. In only a matter of days, my computer became quickly bogged down with programs and spyware that were of no utility to me.

I continued receiving pop up advertisements from MalwareDoctor, claiming that my system was facing imminent threats from spyware and unless I downloaded the full version of MalwareDoctor, my computer would be rendered inoperable. Mostly out of fear, I went ahead and downloaded MalwareDoctor. This was a mistake, as I later learned that MalwareDoctor was nothing more than a rogue antispyware program. This means that in reality it offered nothing to remove spyware from my system. In fact, the pop ups sent to me by MalwareDoctor were in actually nothing more than false positives.

Reporting false positives is something commonly engaged in by rogue antispyware programs. What they do is send you pop up messages claiming that your system requires a specified product to protect your system from imminent and dangerous threats. The truth of the matter is, however, that your system is not facing any threats whatever, and the false positives are only designed to scare you. If only I had known about this before I wasted my money on MalwareDoctor.

Even after downloading the full product of MalwareDoctor, my system suffered serious problems. It operated extremely slowly and sluggishly. I received an onslaught of pop up windows from a variety of questionable sources. Add-ons were installed to my system without my consent and without my permission. My homepage was continuously reset to undesirable pages. Programs would run without my consent. In short, my system ran as if it had a mind of its own.

I searched the Internet high and low for a product that could help me repair my system before I found Spyzooka. I found that Spyzooka provides a free system scan so I knew I really had nothing to lose by giving it a whirl. Moreover, it was fully guaranteed to remove MalwareDoctor from my system so I had no fear of losing my money. If you believe you have MalwareDoctor on your system, I recommend you give Spyzooka a try at www.spyzooka.com.

May. 15th, 2009

How I Stopped Spywarefighter From Stealing My Money

Do you know what I hate? I hate spyware. Do you know what I hate even more than spyware? I hate rogue antispyware programs that claim to help but don’t, even after you give them money. One of these programs is called spywarefighter and I recently had a little run in with it. Thankfully though, I dealt with it in a smart way and didn’t get scammed.

I had been surfing around on the Internet for several hours one evening. I had been downloading programs, pictures, and videos. I’m guessing that that’s when spywarefighter infected my computer because I can’t think of any other time when it could have.

Spywarefighter first made its appearance by telling me that my computer was infected with spyware. I didn’t have an antispyware program at the time, so it wasn’t hard to believe the warning. However, spywarefighter told me that I should let it scan my computer for the threats so that it could remove them.

Well, I am no dummy. I may be a little unwise because I didn’t have an antispyware program on my computer at the time, but that doesn’t make me stupid. I knew that I hadn’t downloaded spywarefighter, so I knew that I couldn’t trust it. I did a search on the name and discovered that it was a rogue antispyware program. I also found out that it infects computers through Trojan horses that have already infected them.

This information didn’t settle well with me. I had just learned that my computer had at least two infections on it and they infected it without my knowledge. I wanted to remove the Trojan and spywarefighter, but I knew that I wouldn’t be able to find all of the files that belonged to them. Then I did a really smart thing. I started looking for an antispyware program to protect my computer.

I didn’t want to fall for a scam, so for every program that I considered I researched the company that made them. After looking at many antispyware programs and the companies that made them, I finally settled on SpyZooka which is made by Blue Penguin Software. I gave the trial a test and eventually ended up registering for the full version.

I really liked SpyZooka. I thought that it was neat how they had a robot that searches through millions of websites every day hunting for new spyware. This meant that SpyZooka would always be up to date on the latest threats. On top of that, SpyZooka was the only real antispyware program that was guaranteed to remove 100% of spyware. I knew I could trust that guarantee because Blue Penguin Software was a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau, and had been for years. Ever since I’ve had SpyZooka, my computer has been malware free.

If you would like to know if spywarefighter has infected your computer, check out www.spyzooka.com and learn about their free scan. While there, you can learn more about SpyZooka and Blue Penguin Software.

May. 14th, 2009

Does Antivirus Number 1 Reside on Your PC? Remove It!

Antivirus Number 1 appears to be a clone of Anti-Virus-1 and Antivirus 2010. Although it will appear to be a legitimate tool to remove infections and threats from your pc, it isn't. Many pc users are tricked in to purchasing useless applications like this one because they look so convincing. Don't be fooled by Antivirus Number 1 – it is a malicious program that will only cause problems.

This application usually installs through trojans that display bogus alerts stating that your computer is infected. The makers of these applications hope to frighten the user in to believing that there are dangerous security threats and parasites on their pc. Once clicked on, Antivirus Number 1 will “pretend” to scan your pc for threats, then inform the user that the parasites are too numerous to remove without purchasing their full product. These results are made up, and purchasing the product will produce no results.

Antivirus Number 1 cannot detect or remove anything from your pc. All results are a fake, so don't become a victim. While your computer probably has no infections at all, you will need to remove this bogus application. This can be performed by using a legitimate antispyware tool. If you do install this program, it is configured to start up each time you start Windows. Your computer will become slow, and your attempts to visit websites may be blocked.

These rogue programs can cause damage not only to your computer, but your personal security as well. Many collect information about your online surfing habits in order to sell it to third parties. Passwords, credit card numbers and other personal information may also be at risk.

The most common messages you will receive if this application resides on your pc are the following:

Internal conflict alert.
Anti-Virus Number-1 detected internal software conflict. Some application tries to get access to system kernel (such behavior is typical to Spyware/Malware). It may cause crash of your computer.

Privacy Violation alert!
Anti-Virus Number-1 detected a Privacy Violation. A program is secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet host. Click here to block this activity by removing the threat (Recommended).

These alerts and messages should be ignored, as this is the applications method of getting innocent users to download the malicious program. Try to exit these alerts if possible. When this program does reside on your pc, you should remove it promptly with an authentic spyware removal tool. Can it be removed manually? Taking this action is not recommended unless you are an expert. Manual removal is a delicate process, and one misstep may cause damage that cannot be repaired. Some files may be hidden, which will prevent the user from removing them. All files that are related to Antivirus Number 1 must be removed in order to restore security.

If your computer is displaying symptoms of Antivirus Number 1 or any other rogue application, click here now for a free scan with Spyzooka.

May. 6th, 2009

Sys Cleaner Pro Is Another Rogue

Just when you think that you’ve gotten yourself protected from all the rogue applications out to steal your money, another one slimes its way out of the woodwork. With malware like sys cleaner pro changing its name every other day, it is nearly impossible to keep track of them all. The best anyone can hope for is the investment in a quality antispyware program that can block them, as trying to keep track of and defeat them all manually is virtually impossible.

Sys cleaner pro is likely just a renamed version of an older rogue antispyware application called Syscleaner. Aside from the name change and slightly more aggressive tactics, the programs are identical. Like all rogue antispyware, sys cleaner pro sneaks onto your computer, usually via an already existent Trojan which has opened a security hole, and proceeds to attempt to scam you out of your money. It does this by running a fake scan and then generating an equally fake list of malicious code it has supposedly found on your machine. It then harasses you with an ever-increasing volume of pop ups and fake security alerts claiming that you must take action immediately to avert permanent computer damage due to these fictitious bugs. The action it wants you to take, of course, is to buy the full version of sys cleaner pro. If you were to do this, however, the result would be that you had wasted money, given your credit card information to thieves, and are left with a computer still riddled with spyware.

Sys cleaner pro also stays running in your background processes hogging processer speed, connects to the Internet without your knowledge or permission so that it can download more malware onto your machine, and hijacks your browser so that any time you try to search for something you are redirected to sites of sys cleaner pro’s choosing.

Obviously, you need to get sys cleaner pro off of your machine as soon as possible if you have already been infected with it. The longer it stays on your computer, the worse off you’ll be. You can do this manually by deleting its associated registry values and files, unregistering its DLLs and killing its running processes. Be aware of the fact that if you miss any of sys cleaner pro’s files it will simply reinstall itself upon reboot. Also recognize that you are tinkering in your computer’s critical system files, and the accidental deletion of the wrong file could leave you far worse off than before.

You can also remove sys cleaner pro automatically, as well as ensuring future protection from all such attacks regardless of which name they’re going by, by downloading and installing SpyZooka. Of all the antispyware products out there, it is the only one that guarantees 100% removal of all malicious code found on your computer. It is constantly updated to ensure that you are always protected from the latest rogue to hit the web, and there are customer service people available 24 hours a day if you get in trouble. Don’t leave yourself open to attack from programs like sys cleaner pro, get a free scan from SpyZooka here: http://www.spyzooka.com and rest assured that you are in the best hands money can buy.

Renus2008 – Remove this Rogue Application

Although Renus2008 appears to be a normal antispyware remover, it isn't. It is another bogus application designed to frighten the user in to spending their money. By displaying fake system alerts similar to Windows notification message, it attempts to alert you to security threats, viruses and other infections. This program cannot scan and detect any sort of infections, so the results it displays are totally bogus.

Where does it come from? Renus2008 is commonly installed by visiting questionable websites, downloading a free video codec, and other freeware and shareware applications. It installs without your knowledge. This software may change your homepage and create unwanted shortcuts on your desktop. It also installs a rogue toolbar that appears to block or remove adware and other applications. All of this is simply an effort to make the product look legitimate. Renus2008 should be removed.

Manual removal of Renus2008 is very difficult. If you frequently scan your pc with a legitimate antispyware program, it will automatically detect this application and others. Manual removal should not be attempted unless you are an expert. Doing so may cause nearly irreparable damage, as you may leave files that should be deleted, or delete files that should not be removed. Using a reputable antispyware tool is highly recommended.

The problem with many of these malicious applications is that the user believes they have closed out the program. Since Renus2008 displays alerts persistently, the user will attempt to close the window out by clicking the X. Although it appears that they have gotten out of the program, it reloads itself on a timer and the alerts will begin again in a very short period of time. Many times, the infections have already spread throughout your pc before you realize that spyware exists.

Here are some of the symptoms of spyware to help you detect if you may have a problem:

Slow computer performance
Numerous annoying pop-up ads
New toolbars installed in browser
Changed homepage
Browser redirects to strange websites

These are some of the most common signs that you may have malicious software installed on your computer. Spyware collects information about you, and it must be removed promptly. Not only can it track the searches you perform and websites you visit, it can also collect private information such as passwords and credit card numbers. You may notice that most pop-up and banner ads that are displayed are related to your online searches, and you may also receive spam emails related to your interests. This software is usually downloaded innocently by the user, through other applications such as freeware, weather, message alerts and so on.

To remove spyware, avoid fake tools like Renus2008. You need a reputable product that actually detects infections and removes them. If you believe infections and parasites reside on your pc, click here now for a free scan using Spyzooka.

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