Antivirus Doktor 2009

Antivirus Doktor 2009 is another fake antivirus that wants to con you out of your money.

Why is Doctor spelled with a K? That’s because Antivirus Doctor has already been used by another scareware scam and the scammers aren’t known for coming up with original names.

Antivirus Doktor 2009 will run a security scan on your computer and tell you about all the nasty infections you have on there. Antivirus Doktor 2009 doesn’t really scan your hard drive, you are just looking at an animation. This means that all those infections Antivirus Doktor 2009 “found” are completely bogus.

Fortunately, there are detailed manual removal instructions for Antivirus Doktor 2009 that you can follow.

Before you do that, Click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items“, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups. Now click Start, Search, All File and Folders, and see if there is a folder called Antivirus Doktor 2009. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 3% [?]

VSCodec PRO

VSCodec PRO is a fake media video codec that is currently circulating around porn sites so try not to infect yourself with this at work.

VSCodec PRO will generate errors saying that you need a Codec to view a certain media file or will say that your computer is incapable of opening media files unless you buy VSCodec PRO. This is to try to get you to waste money on this worthless program.

On the bright side, PC Codec Pack’s website is entertaining, I love their user comment for this program which on the the main page.

Just super! Older come was on a half-day tune codecs, and now only two minuty and lose all the films are. A quality – generally superior. I do not think that this can be increase it. Thanks for the cool program.
Alex, NY

If anyone from NY knows what the hell she is saying, could you translate it in the comments?

If VSCodec PRO is giving you grief, here are the VSCodec PRO removal instructions. Just Super!

Before you follow the instructions, click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items“, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups and make life a little easier.

Now click Start > Search, in “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.” Do a search for VSCodec PRO and delete any folder using this name.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Presto TuneUp

Presto TuneUp (AKA Presto TuneUp Total Doctor) is yet another fake security made by scammers who are desperately running out of names for their programs.

Presto TuneUp promises to remove all your computers problems in it’s fake security alerts for threats that aren’t even on your computer in order to trick you into buying the full version of Presto TuneUp. If you buy Presto TuneUp then Presto, watch your money disappear and enjoy your worthless program and the Trojan that gave it to you.

Presto TuneUp is known to generate the following popup:

System alert: Needless programs and files have been detected on your PC. Click here to remove them immediately with Presto TuneUp.

Fortunately, there are detailed removal instructions for Presto TuneUp that you can follow.

Before you do that, click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items”, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups and make following give the Presto TuneUp manual removal instructions easier. Also see if there is a folder in your “Program Files” called “Presto TuneUp”. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 4% [?]

Fast Antivirus 2009

Fast Antivirus 2009 is just another fake antivirus program where scammers are trying to pull a fast one on you.

All Fast Antivirus 2009 is fast at is generating fake security alerts for threats that aren’t even on your computer to trick you into buying the full version. Running circles around your computer will protect it better than Fast Antivirus 2009 which is so fast, it runs past the Trojan that put it on your computer in the first place.

Here are instructions to remove Fast Antivirus 2009.

Before you do that, click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items”, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups and make following give the Fast Antivirus 2009 manual removal instructions easier. Also see if there is a folder in your “Program Files” called “Fast Antivirus 2009″. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 3% [?]

PCenter

PCenter is just another fake antivirus program that wants to scam you out of your money.

I like the name PCenter as it is very accurate. PCenter will have most likely come onto your computer through a Trojan which would have opened the door for PCenter to install on your computer, hence it’s name “PC enter.”

All PCenter does is give you false alarms as it ties to scare you with fake security alerts for threats that aren’t even on your computer to trick you into buying the full version.

There are no detailed removal instructions for PCenter yet so in the mean time, just follow these instructions.

Click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items”, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups and make following give the PCenter manual removal instructions easier. Also see if there is a folder in your “Program Files” called “PCenter”. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 2% [?]

Adio Registry Optimizer

Adio Registry Optimizer is a fake registry cleaners that wants to part you from your from your money. It was most likely put on your computer by a Trojan which came with what you thought was a legitimate program.

The “registry errors” these Adio Registry Optimizer says it has found in it’s constant pop ups are fake and is trying to trick you into buying the “full” version.

Adio Registry Optimizer is known to generate the following popup:

Warning 19 Critical Registry errors found!
If not fixed immediately , these errors may cause the following problems.
- Lost Documents or Settings
- Permanent Data Loss
- System slowdown and crashes
- System not starting up

You need to register Registry Optimizer to cure these errors. Click register now to register and eliminate these system hazards.

Do I really to emphasize how badly you should not register Adio Registry Optimizer.

If you have Adio Registry Optimizer on your computer, here are the instructions to remove Adio Registry Optimizer.

Before you do that, click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items“, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups and make removing Adio Registry Optimizer a little easier.

Now click Start > Search, in “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.” Do a search for Adio Registry Optimizer and delete any folder using this name. Now follow the removal instructions.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 2% [?]

Crusader Antivirus

Crusader Antivirus is just another fake antivirus program that wants to scam you out of your money.

All Crusader Antivirus does is give false alarms as it ties to scare with fake security alerts for threats that aren’t even on your computer to trick you into buying the full version. Reading a book about the Crusades will protect your computer better than Crusader Antivirus which can’t even pick up the Trojan that would have put it on your computer in the first place.

I’m not sure why the scammers would choose the name “Crusader Antivirus”. I know history is often revised, perhaps Jerusalem was besieged by Spyware and Viruses during the Crusades. It will probably make it’s way into the next Dan Brown novel.

There are no detailed instructions to remove Crusader Antivirus yet so in the mean time, just follow these instructions:

Click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items”, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups and make following give the Crusader Antivirus manual removal instructions easier. Also see if there is a folder in your “Program Files” called “Crusader Antivirus”. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 2% [?]

Secure Antivirus Pro

Please welcome Secure Antivirus Pro, the latest fake antivirus wanting to scam you out of your money.

From the moment it gets on your computer courtesy of a Trojan, Secure Antivirus Pro will bombard you with fake alerts for threats that aren’t even on your computer to try and trick you into buying the “full” version of Secure Antivirus Pro.

Secure Antivirus Pro likes to generates the following message:

It seems that your computer is infected with W32:Virut virus. This threat has been designed to steal money, Internet accounts, send massive amounts of spam, and commit various kinds of fraud.
It is recommended that you remove this threat immediately to avoid participating in criminal activity.
Do you want to remove Virut now?

Would you like to buy a fake antivirus to remove a threat that isn’t even on your computer? Hmm, that’s a tough one.

There aren’t any instructions yet to remove Secure Antivirus Pro so in mean time, follow these instructions:

Click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK

Uncheck “Load Startup Items“, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop the Secure Antivirus Pro annoying popups. Also see if there is a folder in your “Program Files” called “Secure Antivirus Pro “. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 2% [?]

Spyware Destroyer

Spyware Destroyer (AKA Spyware Destroyer 2008) is another fake anti-spyware program that wants to con you out of your money.

Please DO NOT confuse this program with “X-Con Spyware Destroyer” which is a legitimate program and is probably not happy with people mistaking it as a fake program.

If you are ever unsure if a program is a fake or not, all you have to to is go to that programs web site. Fake security programs love to show that it has won a bunch of awards which if you investigate, you will find are completely bogus. SpywareDestroyer.org says it won an award at scup.com, a website that doesn’t even exist. The other awards are to small to read so I can’t even validate them.

Spyware Destroyer will run a fancy looking security scan on your computer and tell you about all the nasty infections you have on there. Spyware Destroyer doesn’t really scan your hard drive, you are just looking at an animation. This means that all those infections Spyware Destroyer “found” are as fake as the awards it has won.

There are no manual removal instructions yet for Spyware Destroyer so in the mean time, follow these instructions:

Click Start > Run: Type MSCONFIG, Click OK, Uncheck “Load Startup Items“, click OK and restart your computer when prompted. This should stop those annoying popups. Now click Start, Search, All File and Folders, and see if there is a folder called Spyware Destroyer. If it is there, delete it.

(FYI: for some links to software we receive a commission. This is one of them. But we wouldn’t recommend Spyware Doctor if we didn’t think it would help.)

Popularity: 2% [?]

Live-Player

Live-Player is reportedly a malicious software program that can trick you to install other malicious software onto your computer.

I use the word “reportedly” as I have been reading conflicting reports on Live-Player on different websites. 411-Spyware says that “Live-Player may slip contextual ads into your web experience, and launch Live-Player pop-under ads.” This is standard for alot of add supported programs. 411 goes onto say that “Live-Player may also suggest downloading more software — such as video codecs — to watch material.” 2-spyware.com also says this but goes one step further and calls Live-Player an “adware infection”.

Although I’ve put Live-Player in “Damn Scams”, I’m hesitant to call it scam. Live-Player’s listing in the Symantic database is a cause of concern but with the information I have found, I wouldn’t suggest completely avoiding Live-Player. There are alot of security websites that say to avoid it but I haven’t been able to find any forums with users complaining about the software. Despite it wanting you to install fake codecs, this could be the fault of a 3rd party on not Live-Player so be cautious when asked to install anything when using Live-Player.

If you want to install Live Player, I suggest having a paid up to date antivirus/antispyware program installed on your computer. If it flashes a warning when you try to install Live-Player, cancel the installation.

If you are having problems with Live-Player, here are the Live-Player removal instructions.

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Popularity: 2% [?]

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