AntiToolbar Description:
AntiToolbar (also known as AntiToolbar Pro or Anti Toolbar) is one more example of a bogus system improvement and phony bug-fixing utility. AntiToolbar is distributed via nice-looking yet misleading web sources that describe this software as a sophisticated instrument for optimizing one’s computer system and depriving it of unnecessary or potentially hazardous elements. If AntiToolbar gets downloaded it will usually configure the system to run its own processes ‘AntiToolbar.exe’ and ‘AntiToolbarAgent.exe’ right away as you boot up your computer. This will become a cause of random system scanners, exaggerated pop-ups and other falsified ads. For instance, AntiToolbar scans your system for errors and states to have intercepted ‘illicit adware’ that can ‘injure your hard disc and violate your private information’. Of course, the above message is anything
Data Doctor 2010 Description:
Data Doctor 2010 is a malware program that could be referred to the category of fake system optimizer and rogue anti-spyware tool concurrently. Data Doctor 2010 is a more of a bogus registry cleaner though. It is usually installed by credulous PC users unknowingly since this malware dwells on some insecure internet sources to be a legitimate utility that can help you get your system run smooth and quick. Once Data Doctor 2010 gets inside your computer, it starts messing with your system configuration. Data Doctor 2010 will distort Windows registry information and create some files of its own on your system. Now that Data Doctor 2010 has partial control of your computer, it commences the activity we call the brainwashing. It tries to make it look as though you were experiencing severe issues which may lead to system collapse.
ErrorSweeper Description:
ErrorSweeper (aka Error Sweeper) is an example of typical pseudo optimization software being able to only persuade people it’s useful without actually being able to do any kind of PC error fixing job. ErrorSweeper spreads through misleading tactics which involve the use of deceptive ads, some framed-up sites and a number of other forbidden techniques. If ErrorSweeper finds itself inside a random OS, it configures the system to display the imposed fake scanners, misleading system tray alerts and error detection reports which try to make it obvious to the victim that the system has tons of mismatches with how it should be. The above is done in order to make you inclined to register your copy of ErrorSweeper and of course pay the corresponding fee. Please do not do a thing as unreasonable as that. You should immediately remove ErrorSweeper,
PC MightyMax 2009 Description:
PC MightyMax 2009 (also known as PC Mighty Max 2009) is a bogus program that pretends to be capable of ordering one’s PC registry in exchange for some money wasted for purchasing its license. PC MightyMax 2009, whose predecessor was PC MightyMax malware, typically spreads through trojan viruses or browser-hijacking techniques that result in redirecting users to insecure and misleading websites that push PC MightyMax 2009 system scareware – currently, the domain is at Pcmightymax.net. People may as well get some alerts from Pcmightymax.net that claim you have some computer problems that require a special treatment by PC MightyMax 2009. Then, you will be probably suggested to run a free scan by PC MightyMax 2009 in order to see if your PC has registry problems and any security issues to fix. PC MightyMax 2009 scanners and alerts are totally misleading and must NOT be trusted.
Contraviro Description:
Contraviro is not one of the trustworthy programs because it uses illicit tactics to propagate and get people paying for its license. Contraviro hails from the same family of fake anti-spyware programs as UnVirex and inherits most of its characteristic traits. For example, the methods of hidden installation onto a host node are common – they presuppose the use of Trojans that sneak inside though firewall flaws and other security vulnerabilities of the challenged system. Upon infiltration, Contraviro makes the system launch its unregistered trialware each time the PC starts, which basically means you will keep getting more and more of its scanners and phony alerts about malware detections on your PC. Indeed, Contraviro pretends to scan the compromised computer and then produces fake detection reports that list a variety of threats that are nor
Wind Optimizer Description:
Wind Optimizer is a bogus system optimization solution that claims to “accelerate” your system while the only thing it can possibly speed up is the rate of its fraudulent developers’ enrichment rapidity. Wind Optimizer propagates through deceptive techniques and browser-hijacking options involving its official website at Windoptimizer.com. When downloaded and installed on one’s computer, Wind Optimizer gets configured to launch each time Windows starts. While operating on the compromised computer, Wind Optimizer issues misleading and exaggerated alerts and detection notifications that claim you have an overload of junk files, hard drive errors, tracking cookies etc. Then, Wind Optimizer suggests fixing all the detected problems for as little as $29.95, which is the cost Wind Optimizer full version. It’s important to realize that installing and buying Wind Optimizer is not going to lead to any positive system changes. Wind Optimizer does not do what it claims to do because it’s a fake optimization program
System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor Description:
System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor is a fake security application that aims to trick credulous PC users into installing and purchasing its licensed software. In order to propagate to its target host computers, System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor uses forbidden hijacking tactics for driving traffic to its associated websites. Therefore, keep your online surfing away from the following websites with malicious scripts: antimalwarewarrior2009.com, antiviral-softtools.com, advanced-anti-virus.com, advanced-antivirus.com, antispyware-solutions.com, antivirus-buy1.com, antivirus-cs1.com, antivirusmaster2009.com, antivirus-research-lab.com. If installed and operating inside the compromised system, System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor tends to issue fake misleading popup alerts and bogus security scanners that return results stating that your computer has a variety of security issues and hardware errors that need to be attended to ASAP. If you get tricked after that brainwashing, you may end up downloading System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor
HeroCodec Description:
HeroCodec (also known as Hero Codec) is fake software that claims to be necessary for displaying media content on the target computer. As a rule, HeroCodec propagates through Trojans of Vundo or Zlob categories which compromise the authentication barriers of the host PC and get on board without any authorization. When inside the target system, HeroCodec acts in a deceptive way by issuing fake error messages when the user attempts to view media files. When trying to open such files, an alert appears stating that the file cannot be displayed unless you purchase and install the licensed version of HeroCodec software. In fact, though, HeroCodec only pretends to optimize the multimedia options, it’s been designed to brainwash people into wasting their money for HeroCodec commercial version
PC Codec Pack Description:
PC Codec Pack (aka PCCodecPack) is a fake program which is introduced to a new victim’s system through its misleading error messages. PC Codec Pack infiltrates computers through trojans that dodge the authentication barriers and remain undetected all the way. When on board, these backdoor trojans issue fake alerts claiming you cannot view multimedia content unless you update your media codec. If you click to find out more, you will be diverted to the misleading web page at Pc-codec-pack.com which contains adware that persistently pushes PC Codec Pack software. On Pc-codec-pack.com, PC Codec Pack is described as an all-in-one codec capable of significantly improving multimedia quality and providing advanced encode options. The whole strategy pursues the goal to make you waste your money for purchasing something
ErrorEasy Description:
ErrorEasy (also known as Error Easy) is a fake registry optimizer that promises to lift your PC performance to a higher level but in fact only tricks you into purchasing its license. ErrorEasy makes it onto the potential victim’s computer through software exploits and firewall flaws and bypasses the authentication of your system. Therefore, you will know you have ErrorEasy on board only when it starts displaying its annoying alerts and commences running its bogus scanners. These pop-ups and scans state that your system is full of registry problems, junk files, privacy issues and unattended performance features which are claimed to prevent your PC from speeding up. Then, as a way to resolve these detected issues, you will be persistently recommended to install ErrorEasy full commercial version and let it bring your Operating System in order.