Archive for September, 2008

List of Common Problems After Removal

If you are still experiencing problems after the removal of the infection, we will provide you with a list of the most common leftover problems below. If you problem is listed below, we cannot fix it automatically but we will give you instructions on how to fix it manually.

(1) Cannot Change your Internet Explorer Homepage

Open SpyHunter, go to the Network Sentry tab, under the Internet Explorer Homepage Protection, check the box that says “Activate Internet Explorer Homepage Protection”, check Use and type the webpage you would like to have as your homepage.

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AntiSpyware Pro XP Info & Manual Removal Guide


AntiSpyware Pro XP Description

AntiSpyware Pro XP or AntiSpywareProXP, is a rogue anti-spyware program known to trick users into believing they are infected with numerous spyware infections. AntiSpyware Pro XP uses deceiving tactis, such as fake popups and fake scan results displaying imaginary threats supposedly found in the user’s computer system. The user may have been infected with AntiSpyware Pro XP by a Trojan Zlob or Vundo through browser security holes or he/she may have downloaded AntiSpyware Pro XP’s trial version from a malicious website thinking it would solve his/her spyware situation.

AntiSpyware Pro XP’s fake popups and scan results may redirect the user to several fake security websites, such as Scan-Antispyware-Free-Scanner.com, to urge him/her to purchase AntiSpyware Pro XP’s full version. AntiSpyware Pro XP may cause computer slowdowns. AntiSpyware Pro XP is clone of AntiSpyware 2008 XP.

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More Common SpyHunter Activation and Update Problems

When SpyHunter3 does not activate or update properly, it is often because of a problem on your computer.

Here are four of the most common problems SpyHunter customers encounter when activating or updating the program and ways to solve them.

  1. Username and/or password are mistyped.
  2. A firewall program, such as Norton Internet Security, McAfee, Zone Alarm, Avast! and others, prevents SpyHunter3 from accessing the Intenet.
  3. “Work Offline” is checked in the Internet Explorer or Firefox settings. Therefore, when you try to activate or update SpyHunter, you receive the error message “No Internet connection is available”.
  4. Spybot-S&D or a spyware infection has blocked SpyHunter and/or enigmasoftware.com domain.

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Antivirus Lab 2009 Info & Manual Removal Guide


Antivirus Lab 2009 Description

Antivirus Lab 2009, AntivirusLab 2009 or AntivirusLab 2009 2.1, is a rogue anti-spyware program. Antivirus Lab 2009 is known to deceive computer users with fake security warning messages stating that their computer system is flooded with spyware. This tactic is widely used by many rogues roaming the Internet today, their final purpose is to sell a fake anti-spyware program as a legitimate software. Antivirus Lab 2009 promises to remove the user’s spyware infections once he/she has spent his/her money on this major scam.

Antivirus Lab 2009 may be installed with the help of Trojans through a fake video codec download or from a rogue website. Users usually download Antivirus Lab 2009’s trial version thinking it’ll be an effective spyware remover. In addition, Antivirus Lab 2009 may display fake system tray alerts and launch its fake system scan. Once the user’s computer is supposedly scanned, he/she will receive a list of supposed spyware infections as a result. In order to remove these imaginary threats, the user will be urged to purchase Antivirus Lab 2009’s full version.

Antivirus Lab 2009 may also cause system slowdowns and errors in applications.

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AntiMalware 2009 Info & Manual Removal Guide


AntiMalware 2009 Description

AntiMalware 2009 or AntiMalware2009, is a rogue anti-spyware program. AntiMalware 2009 is usually installed in the user’s computer system with the help of Trojan Zlob or the user may have downloaded it from a malicious website. Once installed, the user may receive annoying popup notifications of imaginary spyware infections. These fake notifications redirect the user to fraudulent websites, such as AntiMalware2009.com, that sell AntiMalware 2009 as a legitimate software. AntiMalware 2009 is not able to detect nor remove any spyware infections. AntiMalware 2009 is an infection itself.

In addition, AntiMalware 2009 is able to emulate a computer system scan and trick users into believing their computer systems are flooded with spyware. The result of this scan is entirely bogus and is only meant to push users into purchasing the “full” version of a rogue software. AntiMalware 2009 may also hijack the user’s Internet browser and display a fake popup notification stating that the browser has been blocked due to the presence of malware.

AntiMalware 2009 may cause system errors and freezes. AntiMalware 2009 is a clone of eAntivirusPro and XP Protector 2009.

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MicroAV Security Center Info & Manual Removal Guide


MicroAV Security Center Description

MicroAV Security Center is a rogue anti-spyware program. MicroAV Security Center is popularly known to use dubious mechanisms to steal money from computer users. MicroAV Security Center may be installed in the user’s computer system by a Trojan bundled in a fake video codec download or the user may have downloaded it thinking it would remove his/her spyware infections. Once infected, the user may receive numerous popups stating that the user’s computer system is flooded with spyware. In order to remove these imaginary threats, the user will be urged to purchase MicroAV Security Center’s full version. However, MicroAV Security Center is not able to detect nor remove any spyware in the system.

In addition, MicroAV Security Center may run its fake system scanner to “detect” spyware infections in the user’s computer system. Once the fake scan is over, MicroAV Security Center will generate a list of spyware infections as a result. These results are fake. If the user decides to protect him/herself by clicking on any of the links provided by MicroAV Security Center, he/she will be most likely redirected to a malicious website that sells MicroAV Security Center “full” version as a legitimate software.

MicroAV Security Center is clone of Micro Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus 2008 and MS Antivirus. MicroAV Security Center may cause computer slowdowns and disable some Windows features.

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ErrorSmart, Trojan.Small.bpu, more - SpyHunter Update v.9.20

SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update:v.9.20 (09/11/2008)
SpyHunter Latest Program Update: v.3.5.11

The following new parasites have been added:

ErrorSmart, Trojan.Small.bpu

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XP Protector 2009, Trojan.Downloader.Agent.vsa, SpyDevastator, more - SpyHunter Update v.9.19

SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update: v.9.19 (09/10/2008)
SpyHunter Latest Program Update: v.3.5.11

The following new parasites have been added:

XP Protector 2009, Trojan.Downloader.Agent.vsa, SpyDevastator, Cleaner 2009

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Micro Antivirus 2009 Info & Manual Removal Guide


Micro Antivirus 2009 Description

Micro Antivirus 2009 or MicroAntivirus2009, is a rogue anti-spyware application, clone of MS Antivirus 2008. Micro Antivirus 2009 may have installed in the user’s computer system by Trojan Zlob bundled in a fake video codec installation. Once infected, the user will receive a large amount of fake popup adverts and system notification messages informing the user about imaginary spyware threats found on his/her computer. Micro Antivirus 2009 will then offer Micro Antivirus 2009’s full version to remove the imaginary spyware infections. Micro Antivirus 2009 may also display a rogue icon on the user’s system tray stating that the user’s computer is infected with spyware.

Micro Antivirus 2009 may also launch its rogue system scanner and emulate a computer system scan. Micro Antivirus 2009 will then display a list of spyware infections and redirect the user to Scanner.Microantivirus-2009.com, MicroAntiVir2009.com, MicroAntiVir-2009.com or other malicious websites that distribute Micro Antivirus 2009’s full program as a real spyware removal application.

Micro Antivirus 2009 may seem a trustworthy program, however, it’s just a scam to download and install additional adware and spyware and steal the user’s money.

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Trojan.Downloader.VB, Smart Antivirus 2009, XLG Security Center, more - SpyHunter Update v.9.18

SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update: v.9.18 (09/09/2008)
SpyHunter Latest Program Update: v.3.5.11

The following new parasites have been added:

Trojan.Downloader.VB, Smart Antivirus 2009, XLG Security Center, AntivirusDoc, XLG Privacy Control Center

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