Remove FilterProgram (Removal Instructions)

How to Remove FilterProgram

Updated Jan 14, 2008

FilterProgram is yet another rogue registry repair application. FilterProgram might have installed itself on your PC through a trojan, and FilterProgram may give you exaggerated registry repair scans and/or popup system alerts to scare you into buying FilterProgram. FilterProgram may also make your system unstable.

Avoid www.FilterProgram.com like that one-night stand that kept calling you.

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Do You Have FilterProgram?

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s FilterProgram, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like FilterProgram to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with FilterProgram.
New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like FilterProgram may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.
Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.

How to Remove FilterProgram Manually

FilterProgram warning Before we get started, you should backup your system and your registry, so it’ll be easy to restore your computer if anything goes wrong.

To remove FilterProgram manually, you need to delete FilterProgram files. Not sure how to delete FilterProgram files? Click here, and I’ll show you. Otherwise, go ahead and…

Stop FilterProgram processes:

%program_files%\common files\filterprogram\mc.exe
unins000.exe
ugdccw.exe
setup.exe
ih.exe
gdc.exe
gdcpatch.exe
ugdccw.exe
%program_files%\common files\filterprogram\mc.exe
unins000.exe

Remove FilterProgram registry values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\filterprogram
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram abbr
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram eulaugdc1_0001_n119m0911
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: deselected tasks
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram scns
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 displayversion
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj.1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj.1\clsid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 urlupdateinfo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\ugdccw domainname
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram installpath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 displayname
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 installlocation
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj\clsid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: icon group
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run filterprogram
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj\curver
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\inprocserver32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\inprocserver32 threadingmodel
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 nomodify
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 norepair
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 publisher
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 quietuninstallstring
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\filterprogram prodcode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 helplink
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: app path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 uninstallstring
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 urlinfoabout
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\progid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\typelib
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}\versionindependentprogid
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar {7d4ffde7-20c0-45a8-99ea-e9ddee9f617d}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run filterprogram
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cleanerscleaner.cleanerscleanerobj
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: selected tasks
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: setup version
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 inno setup: user
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1 installdate
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\0\win32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\flags
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{7a0257e0-1406-4c5f-b016-5108159a099f}\1.0\helpdir
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\gdc1_is1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run filterprogram

Delete FilterProgram DLLs:

cleanertoolbar.dll
%program_files%\filterprogram\cleanertoolbar.dll
%program_files%\filterprogram\cleanertoolbar.dll

Get rid of FilterProgram files:

%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\acoustica cd label maker.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ad-aware se.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adaptec easy cd creator v4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adaptec’s audio cd.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\addsoft.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\addweb 3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v3.1.scr
%common_programs%\filterprogram\contact customer service.lnk
%common_programs%\filterprogram\filterprogram unregistered.lnk
%common_programs%\filterprogram\filterprogram web page.lnk
%common_programs%\filterprogram\uninstall filterprogram.lnk
%desktopdirectory%\filterprogram unregistered.lnk
%profile%\application data\filterprogram\abbr
%profile%\application data\filterprogram\prodcode
%profile%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\filterprogram unregistered.lnk
%program_files%\filterprogram\config.ini
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\7-zip compression pgm.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\absoluteftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\acdsee32.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v5.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v6.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe acrobat reader v7.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.0 le.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v5.5.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v6.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\adobe photoshop v7.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\advanced disk catalog.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\advanced mp3 catalog.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\advanced password recovery.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ahead cover designer.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\albatros adgaspect.scr
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%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\albatros adgview.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\alcohol mru list.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\animation shop 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\animation shop 3.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\aol – spool.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\aspack.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\avant browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ax-icons 4.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\axialis icon workshop 5.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\axialis media browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\babylon builder 2.2.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\babylon translator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\blazedvd 2.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\bookreader.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\c++ builder.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\emule.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\enfish onespace.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\enigma browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ftp voyager.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\chameleon web browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\classify 98.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\clicktionary 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\coffeecup directftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\coffeecup gif animator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cool edit 2000 1.1.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\diskeeper 5.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\divx player.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\download accelerator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\f-secure ssh 2.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\gator.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\geovid video to flash batch converter.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\getright explorerbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\getright.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\go!zilla.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google deskbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google desktop search history.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google toolbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\google video player 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\gozilla.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\gravity newsreader.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hardcopy.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\helios textpad v3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fix-it 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\flashget.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fotocanvas 2.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fotostation 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\datarescue_ida.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cabinet manager.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cutehtml.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v7.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\disk explorer professional 3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\editplus 2.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\edonkey2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\delphi v5.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft works 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mijenix powerdesk 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\homesite 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\interquick.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia flash v4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\irfanview.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\iso buster.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc animation shop 3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v5.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver ultradev 4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hotbar 3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hotjava browser.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\html help workshop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\icon extractor.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\imesh.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft frontpage.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft help workshop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v7.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jasc paintshop pro v8.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\foxit reader.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\free download manager 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ftp explorer.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ebay toolbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\editpad.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\fun cd.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\helios textpad v4.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\helpwriter.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\hexworkshop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\inoculatelt pe antivirus.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\installshield express.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia firework mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia fireworks 3.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia flash mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia flash player.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\meda mp3 splitter.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\metapad.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\netcaptor.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\nero vision.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\net vampire 3.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\netants.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft imaging.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft managemant console.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft netmeeting.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\naviscope.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microangelo.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v7.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\micrografx picture publisher v8.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office 2003.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\magic iso maker 4.6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mapinfo mapmarker.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mass download.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mastersplitter v2.1.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office 97.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cute ftp v4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cute mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cuteftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\jet photo shell.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\juno.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mgusoft setup builder.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microangelo 98.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft picture it publishing.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft publisher 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\napster music community.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft frontpage express.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\neato labels.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\nero burning rom.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mcafee virus scan.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\k-lite codec pack.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\kazaa media desktop.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\kodak imaging.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\leapftp 2.6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office infopath 2003.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office xp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft office.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft outlook express 5.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft photo editor 3.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft photodraw.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\netmeeting.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft visual studio 6.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft windows paint.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft windows wordpad.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mirc.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\miromedia pctv.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft html help.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft word 2000.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\microsoft word backup files.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cool edit pro.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\corel photopaint 8.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\crisscross.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\crt 2.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\cute ftp v3.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\leechftp.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\letterbox.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\lviewpro 2.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\macromedia dreamweaver mx.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mgi photosuite se 1.x.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mixmeister.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\morpheus.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\moviexone 1.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mozart 4.0.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ms autoroute express.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\ms word.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\mse.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\msn toolbar.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\music match jukebox.scr
%program_files%\filterprogram\data\application\myway advertising.scr

Note: In any FilterProgram files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”). If you have any questions about manual FilterProgram removal, go ahead and leave a comment.

How Do You Remove FilterProgram Files?

Need help figuring out how to delete FilterProgram files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove FilterProgram files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete FilterProgram files in Windows.

How to delete FilterProgram files in Windows XP and Vista:

Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”
A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
Type a FilterProgram file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

How to stop FilterProgram processes:

Click the Start menu, select Run.
Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.
Click Processes tab, and find FilterProgram processes.
Once you’ve found the FilterProgram processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill FilterProgram.

How to remove FilterProgram registry keys:

FilterProgram warning Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.

Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
To find a registry key, such as any FilterProgram registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of FilterProgram’s registry keys.
As soon as FilterProgram registry key appears, you can delete the FilterProgram registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

How to delete FilterProgram DLL files:

First locate FilterProgram DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the FilterProgram DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the FilterProgram DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
When you’ve located the FilterProgram DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

That’s it. If you want to restore any FilterProgram DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did FilterProgram change your homepage?

Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
Select Apply > OK.
You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

FilterProgram Removal Tip

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any FilterProgram files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating sytem.

Want to save time finding FilterProgram files? Download Spyware Doctor, let it find the FilterProgram files for you, and then manually delete FilterProgram files.

How Did You Get FilterProgram?

Wondering how FilterProgram ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with FilterProgram or other badware, perhaps you were using…

Freeware or shareware: Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like FilterProgram. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
Peer-to-peer software: Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like FilterProgram.
Questionable websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like FilterProgram. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

Understanding FilterProgram

If you’re infected with FilterProgram, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to FilterProgram.

FilterProgram May Be Rogue Registry Cleaner

Rogue registry cleaners are registry cleaner software of questionable value. Rogue registry cleaners may not be proven to repair your PC’s registry issues, may popup fake alerts or create many false positives about your PC being damaged, or may use scare tactics to try to get you to purchase the application. Rogue registry repair software may be installed by a Trojan, come bundled with other software, or install itself through web browser security holes. You may have also downloaded the rogue registry cleaner from its own site.

Rogue Registry Cleaner Tactics

Typically, a rogue registry cleaner like FilterProgram has one or more of the qualities listed below, which is why rogue registry cleaners are considered registry cleaning software of questionable value.

False positives/fake alerts: Rogue registry cleaner may produce a large number of false positives or use fake alerts, noting that your computer has registry errors that don’t really exist.
Copycat looks: Rogue registry cleaners may copy the look and feel of other legitimate registry cleaners. Often, rogue registry cleaners may appear as close clones of other rogue registry cleaner software.
High pressure marketing: Rogue registry cleaners may use scare tactics or other aggressive advertising and marketing tactics to try to trick you into buying the rogue registry cleaner application. Often, rogue registry cleaners may produce false positives and fake alerts about your system being damaged.
Poor detection/scan reporting: Rogue registry cleaner software may produce poor reports when it scans your PC. For example, a rogue registry cleaner may say your computer has 12 registry errors, but not specify which what types of errors. Rogue registry cleaners may also report that your PC has Fake Error #20, but not tell you which files or registry keys are specifically damaged.
Weak scanning/detection: Rogue registry cleaner applications may not only poorly report on registry errors, but rogue registry cleaners may also poorly scan your PC. Rogue registry cleaner applications may skip over important folders and files of your computer that should be scanned to detect errors.

Did FilterProgram use these tactics to trick you into buying FilterProgram?

FilterProgram May Be a Trojan

Trojans install themselves secretly onto your computer, most often through your downloading a simple email attachment (often Trojans pose as harmless pictures). Most Trojans are able to gain complete control over your PC after installation. With this control, the Trojan and the hacker behind it may change your system settings, delete important files, steal your passwords, and watch your computer acitivity.

Infection Methods of FilterProgram and Other Trojans

Most Trojans infect your computer by tricking you into launching an infected file. This poisoned file could disguised as a small file, such as a jpeg or other email attachment, or it might be downloaded via a website or FTP.

Email: Your PC may be infected with a Trojan when you download infected email attachments, or sometimes even when you simply open an email. Many Trojans exploit security holes in Microsoft Outlook. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a Trojan by using a spam-blocking software.
Websites: Your PC may be infected with a Trojan when you visit a rogue site. Many Trojans exploit security holes in Internet Explorer web browser so that by simply visiting a website you may unknowingly download a Trojan.
Open ports: If your computer runs programs that provide file-sharing functions – such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and more – you may open your computer up to vulnerabilities. Using file sharing through these applications may create a network that gives attackers the opportunity to remotely access your computer.

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