RegistryCleanerXP is a rogue cleanup program that claims to clean your Windows Registry in your PC. RegistryCleanerXP is designed to identify and fix registry errors, but it is often installed through a Trojan or web security holes. Once it is installed, RegistryCleanerXP launches on Windows startup and popups exaggerated security alerts to try and scare you into buying the full version of the program.

Registry Defender is a security program that gives false scan reports and misleading warnings. Our analysis of Registry Defender Platinum v5, version 5.2.1 ("Registry Defender"), suggests that caution is warranted in using this product. We ran Registry Defender on a clean install of Windows XP SP2 Home Edition, and Registry Defender identified 127 "Issues" from this clean install. No registry repair product is perfect, but in our opinion, the 127 "Issues" Registry Defender contained an...

MalwareAlarm is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent by a Trojan or through browser security holes. MalwareAlarm launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. MalwareAlarm will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. MalwareAlarm program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate...

Antispyware or 2-Antispyware is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent by a Trojan or through browser security holes. Antispyware launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. Antispyware will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. Antispyware program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to...

Ad-Protect is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent by a Trojan or through browser security holes. Ad-Protect launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. Ad-Protect will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. Ad-Protect is related to VirusBlaster and VirusBlast .

ContraVirus is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent by a Trojan or through browser security holes. ContraVirus launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. ContraVirus will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. ContraVirus program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself....

ErrorProtector is a fake system repair utility that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. ErrorProtector will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. This program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself. ErrorProtector is a clone of SystemDoctor .

AntiSpyZone is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. AntiSpyZone launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. It will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version.

AntiVerminser, a clone of AntiVermins , is a rogue anti-spyware program that may download and install through a Trojan or browser security holes. AntiVerminser will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in an attempts to get you to purchase the full version. AntiVerminser security alert sample: "System detected virus activities. These may impact the performance of your computer. Please, use antimalware software to clean and protect your system from parasite programs. Click...

SpyShield is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent by a Trojan or through browser security holes. SpyShield launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. SpyShield will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. SpyShield can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.

DriveCleaner 2006, also known as Drive Cleaner , is a computer security assessment program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan, browser security holes, or other unconventional and unethical mechanisms. Once installed, DriveCleaner 2006 launches on Windows startup and may generate excessive popup advertisements. DriveCleaner 2006 will also display notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version.

PestCapture, a SpySheriff clone , is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays false security messages to lure the user into purchasing the PestCapture software. PestCapture pops up a message on the system tray, which says the compromised computer is infected with dangerous spyware parasites and asks the user to download and install the PestCapture removal program. Once the you click on the message, the PestCapture trojan opens a purchase page distributing the PestCapture software....

SystemDoctor, a ErrorSafe clone, is a rogue registry cleaner designed to fix errors in your system, but once installed it pops up exaggerated security threats to trick you into purchasing the SystemDoctor 2006 repair/maintenance application. SystemDoctor 2006 may display pop-up or pop-under ads while you surf the web. SystemDoctor may come bundled with other spyware and may install without your permission. Since SystemDoctor installs different variants on your hard drive, SystemDoctor...

Ultimate Defender is a fake anti-virus application with close ties to other fraudulent AV products, including Bogema Security , Clean Security and Ultimate Guard . Ultimate Defender and related rogue anti-virus programs use deceitful installation methods to gain access to your PC. Once Ultimate Defender has a foothold on your hard drive, Ultimate Defender will create fake warnings and alerts that imply that the only way to restore normal functionality to your PC is by purchasing Ultimate...

SystemDoctor 2006 is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. SystemDoctor 2006 launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. SystemDoctor 2006 will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. SystemDoctor 2006 program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.