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WinFixer,WinAntiVirusPro, ErrorSafe, SystemDoctor, WinAntiSpyware, AVSystemCare, WinAntiSpy, Performance Optimizer, StorageProtector, PrivacyProtector, WinReanimator, DriveCleaner, WinspywareProtect, PCTurboPro, FreePCSecure, ErrorProtector, SysProtect, WinSoftware and ECsecure are a family of Rogue security programs, developed by Winsoftware available for the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems which claim to repair computer system problems if a user purchases the software. These programs are generally installed without the user's consent. They display false information about the user's computer, confusing the user into believing that their PC is infected with viruses, spyware and/or other forms of malware. The advertisements pop up a display with notifications to convince the user that something may be amiss with the computer, or run a fake diagnostic. The program repeatedly prompts the user to purchase a licensed copy of the program. Due to these problems, WinFixer and its sister applications are generally considered scareware and Rogue software through misleading popups and forced downloads.

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WinFixer,WinAntiVirusPro, ErrorSafe, SystemDoctor, WinAntiSpyware, AVSystemCare, WinAntiSpy, Performance Optimizer, StorageProtector, PrivacyProtector, WinReanimator, DriveCleaner, WinspywareProtect, PCTurboPro, FreePCSecure, ErrorProtector, SysProtect, WinSoftware and ECsecure are a family of Rogue security programs, developed by Winsoftware available for the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems which claim to repair computer system problems if a user purchases the software. These programs are generally installed without the user's consent. They display false information about the user's computer, confusing the user into believing that their PC is infected with viruses, spyware and/or other forms of malware. The advertisements pop up a display with notifications to convince the user that something may be amiss with the computer, or run a fake diagnostic. The program repeatedly prompts the user to purchase a licensed copy of the program. Due to these problems, WinFixer and its sister applications are generally considered scareware and Rogue software through misleading popups and forced downloads.

WinFixer claims it "is a useful utility to scan and fix any system, registry and hard drive errors. It ensures system stability and performance, frees wasted hard-drive space and recovers damaged Word, Excel, music and video files", but its claims have not been verified, and it has not been vetted by any reputable vendor.

Methods of Installation

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The WinFixer application is known to infect users using the Microsoft Windows Operating system, and is browser independent, One infection method involves the Emcodec.E trojan, a fake codec scam. Anouther involves the use of the Vundo family of Trojans.

Typical infection

The infection usually occurs during a visit to a distributing web site using a web browser. A message appears in a Dialog Box, or popup asking the user if they want to install WinFixer, or claiming a users machine is infected with malware, and requests the user to run a free scan. Download of the software may be triggered when a user attempts to exit the window by clicking 'Ok' or 'Cancel' or by clicking the corner 'X', it will trigger a pop-up window and WinFixer will download and install itself

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Microsoft data shows Web attacks on the rise

ComputerworldThe most widely spotted of these bogus or malicious programs that pretend to protect PCs was Win32/Winfixer. It popped up five times as frequently as its nearest rival. Microsoft fixed fewer bugs in 2007 than in 2006. The company released 69 security ... http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewA...

Mac Security Program a Scam?

PC WorldAmong the more notorious scareware for PCs is Winfixer, also known by the aliases ErrorSafe, WinAntiVirus and DriveCleaner. The MacSweeper Web page is hosted on a server in Kiev, Ukraine, said Patrik Runald, security response manager for F-Secure, who ... http://www.pcworld.com/article/141368/mac_security_program_a...

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St. Petersburg TimesShould everybody disable System Restore before they run a full system scan, or just people who have downloaded WinFixer? Good question. I always say to keep things as simple as possible, and having to disable and then enable System Restore each time ... http://www.tampabay.com/SearchForwardServlet.do?articleId=82...

Mac security program tries to scare users into buying

Mac CentralAmong the more notorious scareware for PCs is Winfixer, also known by the aliases ErrorSafe, WinAntiVirus and DriveCleaner. The MacSweeper Web page is hosted on a server in Kiev, Ukraine, said Patrik Runald, security response manager for F-Secure, who ... http://www.macworld.com/article/131575/2008/01/security.html

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Answers for WinFixer

Pi

How can I remove winfixer from my computer?

PiThere a number of ways to remove winfixer which involve playing with your registry. If you are an advanced user and are comfortable with such operations, then you can google for websites that have sol...
tekwar@sbcglobal.net

How do i fix the damage winfixer has done, and remove it?

tekwar@sbcglobal.netThis will remove it, free. http://superantispyware.com/ SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect s...
ellalicious

How do you get rid of these stupid Winfixer 2006 popups?

ellaliciousMany forms of spyware behave like viruses. They regenerate themselves through registry entries and are extremely difficult to get rid of (once infected) - even using the "best" removal tools. Preven...
clandestine406

how can i get rid of this winfixer pop up or virus that keeps showing up?

clandestine406OK, these things are tricky, and I am assuming you are using Win XP. This is the best procedure to get rid of 'hard to remove' annoyances: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
reichman2007

Anyone know how to get rid of this Winfixer?

reichman2007Winfixer is a program that can easily become installed on your computer even if you don't want it. It's basically pushed onto you beceause the sites that are doing the pushing make commission from eve...

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